Shandong University

This study looked at whether using a low-acid contrast dye during ERCP (a procedure to diagnose and treat bile duct problems) can reduce the chance of developing pancreatitis afterward. Researchers reviewed records from nearly 4,000 patients across five hospitals in China. The go…

This study looked at whether expressive writing—writing about your deepest thoughts and feelings—can improve mental health in college students with mild depression. Four students wrote for 20-25 minutes over eight weeks. Researchers tracked changes in their emotions and how they …

This study looked at 208 children with suspected small bowel disease to compare two types of balloon enteroscopy: single-balloon and double-balloon. The goal was to see which method works better and is safer for diagnosis. Researchers used past medical records to analyze how ofte…

This study tested a short online course for Syrian nurses to improve their ability to detect and manage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Thirty nurses from kidney, heart, and diabetes units took the course on their phones or computers over four weeks. The goal was to see if their kn…