Shanghai Jiao Tong University School Of Medicine

This study looked at whether Korean red ginseng capsules can reduce oxidative stress (a type of cell damage linked to aging) in healthy adults aged 40 to 75. Nine hundred participants took either the ginseng or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the ginseng could impr…

This study tested a traditional Chinese herbal pill, Liuwei Dihuang, against a placebo in 120 adults aged 65-75 with mild to moderate age-related hearing loss. The goal was to see if the pill could improve speech recognition over 48 weeks. The approach is to manage the condition,…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help women with early breast cancer follow their recommended treatment plan and feel better. Over 500 women used either the app (which gave reminders, tips, and a way to talk to their care team) or standard follow-up. The goal was to s…

This study tested a 14-day treatment with minocycline and metronidazole for people whose H. pylori infection did not clear with previous treatments. The new combination worked as well as the standard therapy, but over half of participants had side effects. The goal was to find a …

This study tested whether a rifabutin-based triple therapy can effectively treat Helicobacter pylori infections that did not respond to previous treatments. 360 adults with confirmed H. pylori and prior treatment experience were randomly assigned to one of three rescue therapies.…

This study looked at whether the drug sacubitril/valsartan can stop atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) from returning after a catheter ablation procedure in older adults with high blood pressure. About 320 people aged 55-80 took either the study drug or a standard blood…

This study tested three different colonoscopy techniques—narrow band imaging, indigo carmine staining, and acetic acid staining—to see which most accurately predicts whether colorectal growths are cancerous. 565 patients with at least one growth 6mm or larger took part. The resul…

This study looked at whether a special endoscopy technique called magnifying endoscopy with narrow band imaging (ME-NBI) is better than standard biopsy for diagnosing early stomach cancer. Researchers compared the accuracy of both methods in 211 patients with suspicious stomach l…

This study tested a new interactive software that guides older adults with knee osteoarthritis through personalized exercises. The software uses wearable devices to give real-time feedback, helping patients perform movements correctly and safely. The goal was to improve joint mov…

This study tested seven different diets—including time-restricted eating, alternate-day fasting, and low-calorie plans—in 84 healthy adults aged 18-35 with normal weight. Researchers measured changes in visceral (belly) fat and other health markers over 4 weeks of dieting and a 2…

This study looked at the electronic health records of 3,345 adults with tinnitus (ringing in the ears) from three hospitals in China. The goal was to find patterns and risk factors that could help identify different types of tinnitus. No new treatments were tested; instead, resea…

This study tested a digital balance test that uses a camera and game-like features (avatars, progress bars) to assess fall risk in older adults. 40 people aged 60+ did balance tasks, and researchers compared the digital test to a standard clinical test. They also checked if the g…