Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan

This study looked at whether adding Chinese herbal medicine to standard care can help people with moderate to severe eczema (atopic dermatitis). Nineteen people aged 6 to 30 took part. Researchers measured skin symptoms and quality of life before and after treatment. The goal was…

This study tested a sleep improvement program for new parents and their babies. The program included sleep education, relaxation training, and support. Researchers wanted to see if it could help parents sleep better, feel less stressed, and improve their baby's health. The study …

This study tested whether low-dose ketamine can quickly reduce depression in teenagers (ages 13-19) whose depression did not improve with at least two standard antidepressants. The trial was small, with 12 participants, and compared ketamine to a placebo. The goal was to see if k…

This study tested a new needle that uses special light imaging (OCT) to help doctors see the different layers of the belly wall during laparoscopic surgery. 12 adults having laparoscopic surgery took part. The goal was to see if the needle could safely and accurately identify fat…