TREATMENT

This study looked at 119 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer to see which radiation dose (lower or higher) works better when combined with chemotherapy. The goal was to find a dose that helps people live longer without causing too many side effects. Participants had no…

This study tested whether special clear aligners can help guide jaw growth in children aged 10–16 with a type of overbite called Class II malocclusion. 21 participants were randomly assigned to one of three treatments: aligners with or without a bite-opening feature, or standard …

This study tested a new way to deliver radiation for locally advanced pancreatic cancer. Instead of targeting the whole tumor, doctors focused on areas where the cancer is most likely to come back. The goal was to see if this approach helps patients live longer without the diseas…

This study tested if injecting the antifungal drug fluconazole directly into the cornea is safe and effective for treating fungal keratitis, a serious eye infection. 40 patients with lab-confirmed fungal infections that were sensitive to fluconazole took part. The researchers mea…

This study tested two methods of arthrocentesis (a procedure to flush out the jaw joint) in 30 adults with TMJ disorders. The goal was to see which technique better reduces pain and improves mouth opening. Results help doctors choose the best approach for symptom relief.

This study tested whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (a concentrated part of your own blood) into the surgical wound helps people recover better after pilonidal sinus surgery. Forty patients with chronic or recurrent pilonidal sinuses took part. The goal was to see if this ex…

This study tested two sleep medications (suvorexant and zolpidem) against a placebo in 40 adults with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). The goal was to see if targeting the brain's wake-promoting system could improve sleep quality and daytime well-being. Each person tried all…

This study tested a short therapy program called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for 49 people with HIV who were heavy drinkers. The goal was to see if it could help them drink less and take their HIV medication more regularly. Participants learned mindfulness and values-…

This study tested whether an injection made from a patient's own blood (i-PRF) can improve pain and jaw movement in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. 40 adults with TMJ pain were randomly assigned to receive either standard joint washing alone or joint washing …

This study looked at 87 people with frozen shoulder to see if their level of central sensitization—a condition where the nervous system is extra sensitive to pain—affected how well they responded to a shoulder injection. Researchers measured central sensitization using a question…

This study looked at the real-life experiences of 30 people with migraine and their healthcare providers in Thailand who used a new preventive medicine called eptinezumab. The goal was to find out what makes it easier or harder to use this treatment in a hospital setting. Partici…