Renji Hospital

This study looked at whether oral nutritional supplements (special drinks) can help blood cancer patients maintain their weight and gut health after a stem cell transplant. 100 adults from one hospital were randomly assigned to receive either standard care or the supplements. The…

This study looked at 516 older patients (over 60) who had hip replacement surgery. It compared those who received a nerve block (numbing only the hip area) to those who got general anesthesia (being put to sleep). The goal was to see which group had better early recovery, includi…

This study tested whether medications that affect the gut-brain connection can relieve symptoms in people with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) who still have problems despite taking standard acid-reducing drugs. Researchers enrolled 164 adults with GERD and gave them a gut…

This study tested whether nalmefene, a drug that blocks opioids, can help patients wake up more quickly and safely after general anesthesia. Over 500 adults undergoing elective surgery received nalmefene or a placebo, and researchers measured how long they stayed in the recovery …

This study used a special full-body PET/CT scan to measure blood flow in 34 people: healthy volunteers and patients with severe aortic stenosis (a narrowed heart valve). Researchers compared blood flow before and after valve replacement surgery (TAVR) to see how the procedure aff…

This study looked at over 9,000 people in China to compare how often older and younger adults experience physical symptoms like pain or fatigue that may be linked to stress or mood. Researchers used questionnaires to measure these symptoms, along with depression and anxiety. The …

This study looked at 1,000 women with autoimmune diseases (like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis) who had a C-section. The goal was to find out how often severe bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) happens and what factors increase that risk. Researchers hope this will help doctors bett…

This study tested whether a new questionnaire called SSS-CN can accurately identify somatic symptom disorder (physical symptoms caused by mental distress) in patients visiting heart clinics. Over 1800 adults without known physical disease participated. The goal was to see if the …