Dow University Of Health Sciences

This study tested whether a newer cream (ruxolitinib) works better alone or when combined with two older creams (tacrolimus and steroids) for vitiligo. 120 adults with small patches of vitiligo were treated for 24 weeks. The goal was to see which approach restores more skin color…

This study compared how well manual and electric toothbrushes remove dental plaque in 50 healthy adults aged 21-25. Participants brushed with either type, and researchers measured plaque and gum health before and after. The goal was to see which toothbrush works better for everyd…

This study tested three different pastes placed inside the tooth after root canal treatment to see which one reduces pain best. 75 adults with severe tooth pain received either probiotics, a double antibiotic paste, or calcium hydroxide. Participants reported their pain levels ov…

This study looked at social media addiction in 260 school students aged 11-16 in Karachi, Pakistan. Researchers measured how addicted students were and tested short videos designed to help them reduce their social media use. The goal was to see if these videos could lower addicti…

This study tested whether a one-month educational program delivered through WhatsApp videos could improve oral health knowledge and habits in adults with type 2 diabetes. 98 participants were split into two groups: one received videos via WhatsApp, the other a brochure. After one…

This study looked at two different methods for moving front teeth backward using tiny screws (mini-implants) as anchors. Eighty people aged 18 to 25 who needed upper premolars removed took part. The goal was to see which method—moving all front teeth at once or in two steps—works…

This study looked at 45 people aged 15-30 who needed braces and had a premolar removed. Researchers compared pulling the canine tooth with force from only the cheek side (labial) versus from both the cheek and palate sides (dual force). The goal was to see which method moves the …

This study looked at 34 people getting braces who needed four premolars removed. Researchers compared how fast and how much the gaps closed when teeth were pulled just before braces (fresh sites) versus waiting for the gums to heal first (healed sites). The goal was to help denti…