Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

This study tested if starting with a low dose of the fertility drug letrozole and gradually increasing it (step-up) works better than a standard fixed dose for helping women with PCOS ovulate. It involved 70 women with PCOS-related infertility over three treatment cycles. The goa…

This study investigated whether adding nicotinic acid (a form of vitamin B3) to a standard migraine prevention medication (a beta-blocker) could better control migraines. For 12 weeks, 58 adults with frequent moderate-to-severe migraines received either a 500mg dose, a 1000mg dos…

This study tested whether a natural mouthwash made from guava leaf extract works as well as the standard chlorhexidine mouthwash for treating gum inflammation. Researchers compared both treatments in 160 adults with moderate to severe gingivitis over three months. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a nutritional supplement called L-carnitine could help people with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis. For 8 weeks, 66 participants either took L-carnitine pills or a placebo (dummy pill) three times a day. Researchers measured changes in pain, stiffne…

This study tested a new digital system called 'SmartAMR' in community pharmacies in Bangladesh. The goal was to see if the app, which helps with record-keeping, patient checks, and education, is a practical and acceptable way to reduce the misuse of antibiotics. Researchers measu…