University Hospital Muenster

This study tested whether 3 weeks of intensive language therapy (at least 2 hours per day, 5 days a week) can improve everyday communication in people who have had aphasia for at least 6 months after a stroke. 156 participants were assigned to either start therapy immediately or …

This study looked at over 1,000 patients with multiple rib fractures to see how age and injury severity affect outcomes after surgical repair. Researchers tracked deaths, time on a ventilator, and hospital stay length. The goal is to better understand which patients benefit most …

This study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficia…

This study compared how patients feel about two ways to take a small sample of liver tissue: one using a needle through the skin (percutaneous) and another using a thin tube through the mouth (EUS-guided). 102 adults with chronic liver disease were randomly assigned to one method…

This study looked back at medical records of 397 patients who had surgery for a broken shinbone (tibia) using either an antibiotic-coated or a standard uncoated titanium nail. The goal was to see if the coated nail reduced infections and improved bone healing. Researchers also ch…