Aga Khan University

This study tested a program to reduce anemia in teenage girls in flood-affected areas of Pakistan. It gave mothers small cash payments if their daughters took weekly iron supplements and attended nutrition education sessions. Researchers measured if this approach successfully low…

This study looked at whether the medication metformin helps improve hormone levels and reduce symptoms in women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), compared to lifestyle changes alone. 110 women with PCOS took metformin for 8 weeks. Researchers measured their hormone and infla…

This study aimed to find the best tool for cleaning around permanent lower retainers to keep gums healthy. Researchers randomly assigned 70 people with these retainers to use either a water flosser or an interdental brush. They then compared how well each tool reduced plaque, ble…

This study tested whether a targeted nerve-block injection could provide better pain relief after breast cancer surgery. It involved 70 patients who had a mastectomy, comparing the nerve block to standard pain medication. The main goals were to see if the block reduced the need f…

This study tested if a gentle, painless laser treatment could help people wearing braces. Researchers wanted to see if the laser could reduce common problems like pain and gum inflammation, and possibly help teeth move faster. They compared two groups of 108 young adults getting …

This study compared two methods for managing pain during and after brain surgery to remove tumors. It tested whether numbing the scalp with a local anesthetic nerve block works better than standard opioid painkillers. Researchers looked at which method kept patients' heart rate a…

This study looked back at the medical records of 134 adult cancer patients with long-term pain. Researchers wanted to see how well different pain treatments worked at a hospital clinic. They checked patients' pain scores and what kinds of procedures were used to manage their pain…

This study aimed to understand how a 12-month lifestyle program affects body fat and specific gene activity in adults with metabolic syndrome. Researchers followed 50 participants, tracking their weight, body composition, and blood markers at the start, 6 months, and 12 months. P…