The Affiliated Hospital Of Qingdao University

This study tested whether fluoride or probiotic toothpaste can prevent cavities in 508 children aged 4-5 years. Kids brushed twice daily for 12 months with their assigned toothpaste. Researchers also surveyed parents about brushing and diet habits to identify risk factors for too…

This study tested a new way to perform painless digestive endoscopy where specially trained anesthesia nurses, guided by anesthesiologists, manage sedation instead of doctors. Over 18,000 adults took part to see if this approach is as safe and effective as the standard doctor-led…

This study tested whether adding a pre-surgery health program (pre-habilitation) to standard enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) reduces complications in people with gastric cancer. 136 adults aged 18-75 who had chemotherapy before surgery took part. The program included exerc…

This study looked at how often air bubbles accidentally enter the bloodstream during bronchoscopy, a common lung procedure. Using heart and brain ultrasound on about 500 adults, researchers aimed to find the true rate of this rare but serious complication and identify which steps…

This study followed over 10,000 adults to see how often breathing problems like cough, fever, or shortness of breath happen after a digestive tract scope procedure done with sedation. The goal was to find out which factors make these complications more likely. The results can hel…