Sahlgrenska University Hospital

This study tested a modified laparoscopic surgery designed to treat multiple pelvic organ prolapses that cause difficult bowel movements and incontinence. It involved 25 women who had not improved with simpler treatments. Researchers assessed their anatomy, bowel function, and qu…

This study compared a newer surgical technique to a traditional one for patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who needed a specific bowel pouch surgery. The newer method uses an additional access point through the anus to give the surgeon better…

This study checked if a simple, nurse-led care plan for urinary catheters is still working to prevent infections and bladder problems nine years after it was first introduced. Researchers looked back at the medical records of 750 patients aged 65 and older who had hip fracture su…

This large European study aimed to see if regularly checking and refreshing patients' knowledge and skills for performing home peritoneal dialysis could prevent serious abdominal infections called peritonitis. It involved 713 new dialysis patients who could perform their treatmen…

This study investigated whether fructans, a type of fiber found in foods like wheat and onions, could help manage symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). Researchers compared fructan supplements to a placebo in 65 participants to see if they improved gut sympt…

This study tested whether online group hypnotherapy, led by a trained nurse, could help adults with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who still had symptoms despite standard medical care. It aimed to reduce the severity of gut symptoms like pain and bloating, and also looked at effe…

This study tested whether taking extra dietary fiber during pelvic radiation therapy for cancer could protect long-term bowel health and reduce inflammation. Over 350 patients were randomly assigned to take either fiber capsules or placebo pills, in addition to following a high-f…

This study investigated whether giving spinal anesthesia slowly (over 90 seconds) causes less of a dangerous drop in blood pressure compared to giving it quickly (over 15 seconds) in elderly patients having hip fracture surgery. Researchers monitored 84 patients over 65 to see wh…