Hanoi Medical University

This study tested different combinations of counseling, incentives, and text messages to help people in Vietnam who are on methadone treatment for opioid addiction. The goal was to reduce their use of methamphetamine and improve HIV-related health. It involved 667 people who were…

This study tested a 6-month support program designed to help people recover after a stroke. It involved 92 patients in Vietnam who received either the new program or standard care. The program used regular check-ups, guided exercises, counseling, and a portable brain scanner to m…

This study compared two common, minimally invasive surgeries for removing small kidney stones (20mm or less). Researchers in Vietnam randomly assigned 72 patients to one of two procedures to see which was more successful at clearing stones, safer, and less expensive. The goal was…

This study tested whether a herbal capsule made from purslane and spiny amaranth could reduce bleeding and other symptoms in people with grade II internal hemorrhoids. It compared the herbal treatment to a standard medication called Diosmin (Daflon). 172 participants took either …

This study tested if adding low-level laser therapy to a self-care program helps people with jaw joint (TMJ) pain. It involved 66 adults with recent jaw pain. Researchers compared laser treatment to a standard mouthguard and self-care advice to see which better reduced pain and i…