Chyle leak (CL) following pancreatectomy primarily results from iatrogenic injury to the cisterna chyli or its tributaries during pancreatic resection procedures. Having been overlooked for decades, CL has increasingly been recognized as a clinically relevant morbidity following pancreatic resections. It can result in malnutrition, lower immunity, and secondary infections.  In 2016, the International Study Group for Pancreatic Surgery (ISGPS) introduced a definition and classification ...

After six years of global medical consultations spanning Bangladesh, India, and Singapore, Saleh, a 50-year-old trader from Bangladesh, finally found cure at the First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (FAHZU). What had confounded international experts was resolved in just seven days at the renowned Chinese hospital.  In 2018, Saleh began experiencing severe leg pain initially dismissed as age-related discomfort. Diagnosed with arteriosclerosis obliterans in I...

The breath of spring awakens the earth, setting all things into graceful motion. Over the years, Hangzhou and Zhejiang University have grown side by side, their connections deepened not only by minds at work but by roads, rails, and now, the gentle course of water. The newly added “Zhejiang University (Zijingang Campus)” stop on Water Bus Line 2 is more than a pier on a map. It reflects the harmonious progress between the city and the university, marking the start of a cultural journey and a p...

As you step into the greenhouse, the biting chill of February in Hangzhou fades away. Sunlight streams through the translucent roof, casting a warm glow over lush green leaves dotted with small white flowers. Among them, plump, ruby-red strawberries emerge like hidden treasures, their sweet fragrance filling the air.Nestled in Shunba Village, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, this strawberry greenhouse has become a must-visit destination for families during the Spring Festival. Children laugh and adu...

Zhejiang University (ZJU) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reaffirmed their collaboration in August 2024 by signing a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The partnership aims to contribute to innovation and digital transformation in agrifood systems globally.The agreement focuses on four key areas of cooperation: leveraging digital agriculture solutions to build efficient and resilient agrifood systems, empowering individuals and organizations in digit...

Researchers at Zhejiang University found that rapid graphic updates in video games can cause players to experience headaches, dizziness, and unsettling feelings akin to the Uncanny Valley Effect. This finding was first noticed when DOTA 2 players complained of these negative effects while playing in a rotated version of the DOTA 2 map during a temporary fun mode called Mutation Mode. The phenomenon is not exclusive to video games but can also occur with other user interfaces. Studies conducted i...

In the late 20th century, a breakthrough in nutritional science revealed the profound health benefits of resistant starch. Unlike regular starch, resistant starch resists digestion in the small intestine, preventing it from quickly converting into glucose and entering the bloodstream. This unique property makes rice varieties rich in resistant starch particularly beneficial for stabilizing blood sugar and reducing lipid levels, especially for people with diabetes.However, most of high-quality ri...

At the crossroads of Zheda Road and Yugu Road, just beyond the main gate of Zhejiang University’s Yuquan Campus stands a cedar that has captured the hearts of students and faculty alike. Affectionately known as the “Report Tree” or “BG Tree,” it has become a symbol of tradition and nostalgia for the university community.The main gate and the cedar before its replacement in 2016Yet, since 2021, the “Report Tree” has been showing signs of age. Despite numerous efforts to restore it, experts...

How can the contemporary landscape of Zijingang Campus be captured through the brushstrokes of traditional art?  Inside the serene halls of the Crescent Building, dozens of exquisite paintings are on display, immersing visitors in their artistic charm. This exhibition, part of the Traditional Patterns course offered by the School of Art and Archaeology at Zhejiang University under the guidance of Professor HU Xiaojun, invites visitors on a journey of artistic discovery. Under the ...

In October 2024, HUANG Qi, a graduate student at Zhejiang University School of Medicine, received a call from the Red Cross Society, informing her that her blood sample, registered in the hematopoietic stem cell donor database, had matched a child suffering from a blood disorder.Without hesitation, Huang responded, “I’ve been prepared since joining the registry three years ago. This is a meaningful and positive endeavor. If I match, I’ll definitely step up!”But as weeks passed without furthe...