Muhammad Aamir Latif

This study aimed to find out if adding Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to a common knee ligament surgery improves recovery. It compared two groups of 60 adults (aged 18-40) who had surgery for a torn ACL: one group received PRP with their hamstring graft, and the other did not. The go…

This study compared two medications—myo-inositol and metformin—for treating obesity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Researchers followed 60 women with PCOS to see which drug was more effective at reducing body mass index and which had fewer side effects. The goal …

This study compared two oral antifungal medicines to see which works better to cure ringworm of the scalp in children. It involved 164 kids aged 1 to 13 who had the infection for over a month. Researchers tested a pulsed schedule of itraconazole against a continuous course of ter…

This study directly compared two intravenous medications, brivaracetam and levetiracetam, for stopping prolonged, dangerous seizures (status epilepticus) in children. It involved 152 participants aged one month to 16 years to see which drug stopped seizures faster and with fewer …

This study compared two non-invasive breathing support methods for premature babies with respiratory distress syndrome who didn't improve with standard treatment. Researchers tested a newer high-frequency technique against conventional ventilation in 100 infants to see which bett…

This study compared two common steroid medicines—one given by IV (dexamethasone) and one by mouth (prednisolone)—to see which works better for treating sudden, severe asthma attacks in children. It involved 224 children aged 2 to 12 who came to the hospital with an asthma flare-u…

This study compared two different intravenous (IV) iron treatments for pregnant women with anemia. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen) levels more effectively in the local population. Forty pregnant women with anemia …

This study compared two common injection treatments for keloid scars to see which works better. Doctors gave 60 patients either a steroid (triamcinolone) or a blood pressure medication (verapamil) directly into their scars. They measured changes in scar thickness, color, and soft…

This study compared two similar pain medications, pregabalin and gabapentin, given to patients before leg surgery. Researchers wanted to see which drug provided longer-lasting pain relief after surgery and reduced the need for strong opioid painkillers. The study involved 142 adu…

This study compared two common methods used to start labor in pregnant women who need help beginning delivery. Researchers wanted to see whether using a Foley catheter (a small balloon device) or misoprostol (a medication) resulted in faster time from induction to baby's birth. T…

This study compared two sedative drugs, dexmedetomidine and midazolam, to see which one better prevents agitation when patients wake up from sinus surgery. It involved 146 adults in Pakistan undergoing a common nasal procedure. The goal was to find the safer, more effective optio…

This study tested if adding a specific probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) to the standard zinc treatment helps children under 5 recover from acute diarrhea and vomiting more quickly. Researchers compared the recovery time for 276 children who received either zinc alone or zinc p…

This study tested whether a drug called phloroglucinol can safely shorten the active pushing phase of labor. It involved 134 pregnant women over 37 weeks. The goal was to see if this approach leads to better outcomes for mothers and babies compared to just waiting.

This study compared two common pain medications—gabapentin and diclofenac sodium—to see which works better for pain relief after major abdominal surgery. Researchers followed 240 adults who had elective abdominal operations, measuring their pain levels after receiving one of the …

This study aimed to find out whether using a computer-based virtual microscope or a traditional optical microscope is better for teaching pathology to medical students. Researchers compared the two methods with 350 fourth-year medical students to see which one helped students ach…