University Of Malaya

This study tested whether clear, removable aligners could effectively guide jaw growth in children with a specific type of overbite (Class II malocclusion). It compared two types of these aligners against a traditional twin-block appliance over six months. Researchers measured ph…

This small study tested whether eating house cricket powder before a sugary drink could help control blood sugar spikes in people with type 2 diabetes. Twenty participants on metformin tried cricket powder, whey protein, or a placebo mixed into soup. Researchers measured their bl…

This study tested whether professional dental cleaning (nonsurgical periodontal therapy) could help people who have both rheumatoid arthritis and serious gum disease. Researchers wanted to see if reducing gum inflammation would also lower body-wide inflammation, potentially impro…

This study tested a non-drug method to help adults who feel anxious about going to the dentist. Researchers in Iraq had 240 patients listen to soft music and practice simple breathing and muscle relaxation exercises during their dental appointments. They compared this group to pa…

This small pilot study explored whether listening to specific songs could help people recover after a stroke. Researchers tested 40 participants, including stroke survivors and healthy individuals, to see if music could improve brain activity during rehabilitation. They measured …

This study tested whether applying a local anesthetic (lignocaine) directly inside the abdomen during major gynecologic surgery helps reduce pain afterwards. It involved 112 women undergoing open abdominal surgery, comparing the anesthetic to a placebo. The goal was to see if thi…