Hayat Abad Medical Complex, Peshawar

This study tested two ways of closing the skin after reversing a temporary stoma (ileostomy). 252 adults were randomly assigned to either a straight-line closure or a purse-string closure that leaves a small opening for drainage. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer su…

This study looked at 350 adults with incisional hernia (a bulge through a past surgery scar) to compare two common repair methods: onlay and sublay mesh placement. Patients were randomly assigned to one of the two surgeries, and complications like infection, fluid buildup, and he…

This study compared two antifungal creams, oxiconazole and clotrimazole, for treating jock itch (tinea cruris). 386 adults with the condition used one of the creams and were monitored for improvements in itching and redness. The goal was to see which cream provides better symptom…

This study tested whether levetiracetam works better and safer than standard drugs (phenobarbitone) for stopping seizures in newborns. 260 babies aged 0-28 days with seizures were randomly assigned to receive either levetiracetam or standard treatment. The goal was to see how qui…

This study tested whether injecting tranexamic acid into the skin works better than taking it as a pill for melasma, a common skin condition causing dark patches. 218 adults with melasma took part. Researchers measured how much the dark patches improved after 8 weeks using a stan…