Huazhong University Of Science And Technology

This study looked back at whether a special type of acupuncture called 'fire-needle' could help women who have had multiple failed IVF attempts. Researchers compared 100 women who received either no acupuncture, standard acupuncture, or fire-needle plus standard acupuncture. They…

This study looked at different ways to prevent and manage neutropenia, a dangerous drop in white blood cells that leaves cancer patients vulnerable to serious infections after chemotherapy. Researchers followed 3,000 patients with various cancers to see which treatment approaches…

This study tested whether taking daily vitamin D3 or prebiotic (inulin) supplements for six months could improve markers of heart disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes. About 190 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the real supplements or placebo pills and…

This study tested whether taking alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plant-based omega-3 fat from flaxseed oil, could help improve blood sugar control in adults with elevated glucose levels. Researchers gave 94 participants either ALA or a placebo oil in a blinded crossover trial to me…

This study tested whether taking a specific probiotic strain (Bifidobacterium animalis Bi66) for 8 months could improve gut function in healthy adults. Researchers compared the probiotic to a placebo (a dummy pill) in 117 participants who reported having fewer than five bowel mov…

This study compared two different methods for managing pain after total hip replacement surgery. Researchers tested a new type of nerve block injection against the standard pain injection given around the joint. The main goal was to see which method better reduced patients' need …

This study tested whether AI chatbots help people make better self-diagnosis and care decisions for common illnesses compared to regular search engines. Over 6,300 adults in China read short health scenarios and used either an AI chatbot or a search engine to research possible co…