National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan

This small study tested whether enhanced external counterpulsation (EECP) therapy can improve heart and lung function in adults with long COVID. Ten participants received EECP sessions either one or two hours daily for several weeks. Researchers measured exercise capacity, sympto…

This study looked at whether a simple intervention to relieve breast tenderness in the last weeks of pregnancy could improve breastfeeding, reduce breast engorgement, and lower stress for new mothers. Researchers followed 160 healthy pregnant women from 36 weeks through childbirt…

This study tested an early sleep program for preterm infants and their caregivers. Researchers followed 86 babies and their main caregivers to see if the program improved infant sleep and health, as well as caregiver sleep, stress, quality of life, and bonding. The program was de…