Muhammad Aamir Latif

This study compared two medicines—itraconazole and terbinafine—for treating scalp ringworm (tinea capitis) in 164 children aged 1 to 13. The goal was to see which one works better to completely clear the infection. Both treatments are taken by mouth and aim to cure the fungal inf…

This study compared two injected treatments for keloid scars: triamcinolone acetonide (a steroid) and verapamil hydrochloride (a blood pressure medicine). Sixty adults with keloids received one of the two injections. Doctors measured scar height, color, softness, and thickness us…

This study tested whether a newer seizure medicine, brivaracetam, works as well as the standard medicine levetiracetam for stopping prolonged seizures in children. 152 children aged 1 month to 16 years with status epilepticus received one of the two drugs intravenously. The main …

This study looked at 100 preterm babies with breathing problems who did not get better with standard treatment. Doctors compared two different breathing machines to see which one improved oxygen levels better and caused fewer side effects like infections or lung damage. The goal …

This study looked at 40 pregnant women with anemia to compare two intravenous iron treatments: ferric carboxymaltose and iron sucrose. The goal was to see which one raised hemoglobin levels more. Both treatments are already known to work, but local data was lacking. The main meas…

This study compared two blood pressure medicines, labetalol and hydralazine, given through an IV to pregnant women with severe preeclampsia. The goal was to see which drug more effectively lowers blood pressure to a safe level. The study included 132 women aged 20-35 with severe …

This study compared an oral blood thinner (rivaroxaban) to standard injectable blood thinners in 75 children with cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (a blood clot in the brain). The goal was to see if the pill was as safe and effective at dissolving the clot. The study measured clo…

This study looked at 126 women who had an episiotomy (a cut made during childbirth) to see which type of stitch helps healing better: modern absorbable synthetic stitches or traditional catgut stitches. The researchers measured pain, infection, and wound reopening after delivery.…

This study tested whether a stronger saltwater eyedrop (5%) works better than a weaker one (3%) for reducing swelling of the cornea after cataract surgery. 70 adults who developed corneal edema following surgery received one of the two eyedrop types. The main goal was to see whic…

This study looked at 76 pregnant women to compare two ways of starting labor: a Foley catheter (a thin tube placed in the cervix) and a medicine called misoprostol. The goal was to see which method leads to a shorter time from induction to delivery. The findings help doctors choo…

This study looked at 60 people aged 18-40 who had surgery for a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. Doctors compared standard hamstring-graft surgery with and without adding platelet-rich plasma (PRP), a substance made from the patient's own blood that may help hea…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic (Saccharomyces boulardii) along with zinc helps children under 5 recover from acute diarrhea faster than zinc alone. The trial involved 276 children and measured how quickly diarrhea and vomiting stopped. The goal was to see if the …

This study looked at 224 children aged 2-12 who came to the hospital with an asthma attack. Researchers compared two common steroids given by IV or mouth to see which one controlled symptoms better. The goal was to find the best option for quick relief during an asthma flare-up.

This study looked at 146 adults having sinus surgery to see if one sedative works better than another at preventing confusion and agitation right after waking up. Researchers compared dexmedetomidine and midazolam given during surgery. The goal was to find which drug helps patien…

This study looked at whether using a splint (a small support) helps keep IV lines in place longer in newborn babies in the NICU. Researchers compared how long IVs lasted with and without a splint in 192 newborns. The goal was to find a better way to secure IVs and reduce the need…

This study tested two common pain medicines—gabapentin and diclofenac sodium—to see which works better for pain after major abdominal surgery. 240 adults took part, and their pain was measured using a simple scale. The goal was to find out which drug keeps pain levels low without…

This study compared two medications, esomeprazole and vonoprazan, for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 824 adults aged 18 to 65. The goal was to see which drug provides better relief from symptoms like heartburn. Results help doctors choose the most effective tr…

This study compared two common pain medicines, pregabalin and gabapentin, given before surgery to 142 adults having lower limb orthopedic surgery under spinal anesthesia. The goal was to see which one provides better pain relief and longer-lasting effects. Results showed which me…

This study tested whether adding Vita 6 or zinc to standard behavioral therapy helps reduce autism severity in children aged 3 to 12. Researchers measured changes using a standard rating scale. The goal was to find safer and more effective options for managing autism symptoms.

This study tested whether phloroglucinol, a drug that relaxes smooth muscles, can shorten the active phase of labor in pregnant women. 134 women aged 18-35 with a full-term pregnancy (over 37 weeks) took part. The main goal was to measure how long labor lasted from diagnosis to f…