Shandong University

This study looked back at medical records to compare two different types of scopes used to examine the small bowel in children. It involved 208 patients under 18 years old to see which scope was better at finding problems, allowing treatment, and was safer. The goal was to help d…

This study looked back at nearly 4,000 patients who had a procedure called ERCP to treat bile or pancreas problems. Researchers wanted to see if using a contrast dye with a more neutral acidity (pH) during the procedure could lower the chance of developing painful pancreatitis af…

This study tested if a simple writing exercise could help college students feeling down. Four students with mild depressive symptoms were asked to write about impactful life experiences for 20-25 minutes, once a week for eight weeks. Researchers then looked at changes in their se…

This study tested a free online training course designed to help Syrian nurses better understand how to prevent chronic kidney disease. Thirty nurses working in relevant hospital departments completed a 4-week course on their phones or computers. Researchers measured if the nurse…