University Of Medicine And Pharmacy At Ho Chi Minh City

This study looked at how well a dental material called MTA Flow works when used during apicoectomy surgery, which repairs the tip of a tooth's root. Researchers followed 16 patients who received this material as part of their regular dental care, checking their healing progress o…

This study tested if adding a traditional ear acupressure technique to a standard acne gel (0.1% adapalene) works better than the gel alone. It involved 64 adults aged 18-35 with mild to moderate acne. Researchers measured changes in acne severity, number of pimples, and quality …

This study tested whether applying gentle pressure to specific points on the ear (auricular acupressure) could help reduce pain after a cesarean section. Seventy women who had a C-section were randomly assigned to receive either real acupressure with small seeds or a sham treatme…

This study tested whether a specific type of ear acupuncture, called Battlefield Acupuncture, could help relieve chronic low back pain when used alongside standard electroacupuncture and pain medication. Researchers in Vietnam enrolled 60 adults with long-term back pain caused by…

This study tested whether a 12-week program of paper-based brain training exercises could help improve memory and thinking skills in people with early Alzheimer's disease. It involved 70 Vietnamese patients and their caregivers, measuring changes in cognitive tests and daily livi…

This study tested whether a special LED light device could help people wearing braces. Researchers wanted to see if using the light daily could reduce the common pain from braces and lower the risk of damage to tooth roots. Sixteen participants, aged 11 to 30, were randomly given…

This study tested whether a form of acupuncture on the ear could help relieve dry eye symptoms in university students. Fifty students with dry eyes were randomly assigned to receive either real ear acupuncture or a fake version, along with standard artificial tear eye drops, for …

This study tested whether adding a special type of acupuncture, where tiny threads are placed under the skin, to a standard allergy nasal spray works better than the nasal spray alone. It involved 64 adults with allergic rhinitis (hay fever) over eight weeks. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether using cold saline (0-4°C) to rinse the surgical site during impacted wisdom tooth removal leads to better recovery than using room-temperature saline. Fourteen patients had one wisdom tooth removed with cold saline and the other with room-temperature sal…

This study tested whether shining a special low-level laser on the roof of the mouth could help after gum graft surgery. Thirty-six healthy adults who had the surgery were randomly assigned to get the laser treatment right after surgery or just the standard care. Researchers then…