Hanoi Medical University

This study tested a 6-month support program designed to help people recover after a stroke. It involved 92 patients in Vietnam who received either the new program or standard care. The program used regular check-ups, guided exercises, counseling, and a portable brain scanner to m…

This study tested a flexible support program for people in Vietnam who are receiving methadone for opioid addiction but also use methamphetamine. The goal was to help them reduce meth use and, for those with HIV, improve their health outcomes. Researchers compared different combi…

This study compared two common, minimally invasive surgeries for removing small kidney stones (20mm or less). Researchers in Vietnam randomly assigned 72 patients to one of two procedures to see which was more successful at clearing stones, safer, and less expensive. The goal was…

This study tested whether a herbal capsule made from purslane and spiny amaranth could control bleeding internal hemorrhoids as well as the standard medication, diosmin. 172 adults with grade II hemorrhoids were randomly assigned to take either the herbal treatment or the standar…

This study tested if adding low-level laser therapy to a self-care program helps people with jaw joint (TMJ) pain. It involved 66 adults with recent jaw pain. Researchers compared laser treatment to a standard mouthguard and self-care advice to see which better reduced pain and i…