Tang-du Hospital

This study looks at whether dalfampridine, a drug already used for walking problems in multiple sclerosis, can improve mobility in people with vascular parkinsonism or Parkinson-plus syndromes. Participants who do not respond well to standard levodopa treatment will receive dalfa…

This study tested a new, custom-made 3D-printed device to hold breathing tubes in place for 66 obese adults. Standard methods often fail because of short necks and extra tissue, causing dangerous tube movement. The new holder is designed to fit each patient's face, and researcher…

This study is testing whether artificial intelligence can accurately analyze knee MRI images. Researchers will review thousands of existing knee scans to see if AI can identify and measure knee structures and abnormalities as well as trained experts. The goal is to make knee imag…

This completed study looked at why people with IgA nephropathy (a kidney disease) often experience memory and attention problems. Researchers used powerful 7-Tesla MRI scanners to examine the brains of 100 patients and 100 healthy volunteers, along with analyzing their gut bacter…

This study examined 200 adults who had surgery to remove plaque from their carotid arteries. Researchers identified bacteria living inside the plaques and tracked whether certain types were linked to later strokes, re-narrowing of the artery, or death. The goal was to learn which…