Shandong University

This study looked at whether using low-acid contrast media (dye) during ERCP can lower the chance of developing pancreatitis afterward. Researchers reviewed records of nearly 4,000 patients from five hospitals. They compared patients who received low-acid contrast media to those …

Researchers are studying whether small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is common in people with abdominal bloating or distension. Adults aged 18 to 70 with these symptoms take a breath test that measures hydrogen and methane in their exhaled air. The study aims to see how …

This study looked at 208 children who had a procedure called balloon enteroscopy to find problems in the small intestine. Researchers compared two types—single-balloon and double-balloon—to see which one worked better and was safer. The goal was to help doctors choose the best me…

This study tested whether expressive writing—writing about deep thoughts and feelings—can improve mental health in college students with mild depression. Four students wrote for 20-25 minutes on three consecutive days each week for four weeks. Researchers tracked changes in negat…

This study looked at 353 adults with fragility fractures to see if their ability to use digital health tools (eHealth literacy) and their nutritional status before surgery were linked to how well they recovered early on. Researchers measured daily living activities and quality of…

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 hormone units took seven short modules on their phones or computers over four weeks. The goal was to see if …