Khyber Medical University Peshawar

This study tested whether natural dietary supplements (myo-inositol, D-chiro-inositol, and acetyl L-carnitine) could help women with PCOS get pregnant. Researchers compared these supplements, alone and combined, to the standard drug metformin. The goal was to see if the natural o…

This study compared two types of surgical mesh used to repair abdominal hernias: a lighter, softer mesh and a traditional, heavier mesh. Researchers wanted to see which mesh led to fewer surgical site infections and less pain after the operation. The trial involved 106 patients a…

This study tested whether personalized meal plans could help people with type 2 diabetes better manage their condition. Researchers worked with 122 adults in Pakistan to see if customized diet advice was practical to follow and could improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels ove…

This study tested if psilocybin, the active compound in 'magic mushrooms,' could help people with major depression. Researchers compared giving psilocybin alone, standard therapy alone, or combining the two. They measured changes in people's depression symptoms, anxiety, and rela…

This study tested whether a moderate dose of cholesterol-lowering medication (statins) works as well as a high dose for people recovering from a heart attack. Researchers wanted to see if the lower dose could achieve the same cholesterol-lowering goal while possibly causing fewer…

This study tested whether adding two specific hands-on physical therapy techniques—Muscle Energy Technique and Mulligan Mobilization—to standard physical therapy helps people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers worked with 24 adults over 40 from Peshawar who had knee pain for m…

This study tested two different physical therapy approaches to help young women with painful menstrual cramps. Forty-four participants received either post-isometric relaxation or simple stretching exercises three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers compared which method wo…

This study tested two common exercise methods to see which is better for people with ongoing low back pain. Researchers compared using elastic resistance bands to using free weights, like dumbbells, for strengthening a key hip muscle. The goal was to see which method more effecti…

This study aimed to find the best way to polish teeth after a professional cleaning to keep them smooth and prevent plaque buildup. Researchers tested three common polishing methods on 56 extracted human teeth and examined the surface smoothness under a powerful microscope. The g…