Aga Khan University

This study tested a program in Pakistan that gives cash to families if their teen daughters (ages 15-19) take weekly iron supplements and attend nutrition classes. The goal was to see if this approach lowers anemia rates. Over 2,100 girls and their mothers took part. The program …

This study tested whether the drug metformin helps improve fertility-related hormones and reduce inflammation in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). 110 women with PCOS took metformin for 8 weeks and provided blood samples and symptom reports at the start and end. The go…

This study compared two ways to clean between teeth—water flosser vs interdental brush—in 70 people with a permanent retainer glued to the back of their lower teeth. The goal was to see which method better reduces plaque, bleeding, and gum inflammation over six months. Results wi…

This study tested whether a scalp nerve block given before brain surgery works better than standard opioid painkillers for controlling pain during and after the operation. Sixty-two adults having brain tumor surgery were randomly assigned to receive either a scalp nerve block or …

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided PECS nerve block could reduce opioid use and improve pain control in 70 women undergoing breast cancer surgery. Participants received either the nerve block or standard care. The goal was to see if the block could lower the need for …

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) can reduce pain, speed up tooth movement, and improve gum health in people getting braces. 108 Pakistani adults aged 18-30 with mild crowding received either LLLT or no laser during their first six months of treatment. The …

This study observed 100 adults having planned heart surgery to see how many develop delirium and whether their EuroSCORE II (a standard risk calculator) could predict it. Researchers found that delirium is common after heart surgery and that higher EuroSCORE II scores were linked…

This study looked back at the medical records of 134 adults with long-term cancer pain to see how well their pain treatments worked. Researchers measured pain levels using a simple 0-to-10 scale and noted the types of pain patients felt, like burning or sharp pain. The goal was t…

This study looked at whether a 12-month lifestyle program could lower body fat and change certain gene markers in adults with metabolic syndrome and obesity. Twenty-six participants tracked their diet and activity using a mobile app, and had blood tests and body scans at the star…