Universitas Sumatera Utara

This study looked at whether giving thiamine (vitamin B1) for 28 days after a heart defect repair procedure helps children's hearts recover. The trial included 86 children aged 6 months to 18 years with certain heart defects. Researchers measured heart structure and function usin…

This study looked at 30 adults who had brain surgery after a hemorrhagic stroke and needed blood pressure control in the ICU. Researchers compared two IV medicines, nicardipine and labetalol, to see which one better controlled blood pressure and heart rate during the first 24 hou…

This study tested a vibratory wristband worn on the inner wrist for 15-20 minutes to reduce nausea and vomiting in 240 pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum (severe morning sickness). The device stimulates a pressure point (P6) thought to calm the stomach. Researchers measur…

This study tested a cream made from andaliman fruit extract on 40 adults with seborrheic keratosis, harmless skin growths on the face. Participants applied the cream daily for 12 weeks, and researchers checked for changes in the growths using a special camera. The goal was to see…

This study tested two pain medicines, ketamine and dexmedetomidine, in 38 adults recovering from brain surgery in the ICU. Researchers measured pain levels using a special tool at 6, 12, and 24 hours after treatment. The goal was to see which drug provides better pain relief for …

This study tested two drugs, dexmedetomidine and fentanyl, to see which one keeps heart rate and blood pressure more stable during spine surgery. Fifty adults having elective spine surgery received one of the two drugs as part of their anesthesia. Researchers measured their blood…

This study compared two medications, norepinephrine and phenylephrine, for treating low blood pressure during spinal anesthesia in C-sections. 46 women were randomly given one of the two drugs when their blood pressure dropped. Both drugs worked well, but norepinephrine kept the …

This study explored whether low hemoglobin (anemia) is linked to an enlarged heart (cardiomegaly) in children up to 18 years old. Researchers used chest X-rays and echocardiograms to check for heart enlargement in 56 anemic children. The goal was to better understand how anemia a…

This study looked at 20 adults having spine surgery to compare two common anesthetics—sevoflurane and propofol—and their effect on thinking and memory afterward. Participants took a simple mental test before surgery and again at several points after. The goal was to see which dru…