University Of Medicine And Pharmacy At Ho Chi Minh City

This study looked at whether adding a quick ear acupuncture method called Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA) to standard electroacupuncture and pain pills helps people with long-term low back pain from spine wear-and-tear. Sixty adults with moderate to severe pain took part. Researche…

This study tested whether using cold saline (0-4°C) instead of room-temperature saline during wisdom tooth surgery reduces pain, swelling, and jaw stiffness. Fourteen healthy adults with two impacted wisdom teeth had one tooth removed with cold saline and the other with room-temp…

This study tested whether a single session of laser treatment right after gum graft surgery could reduce pain and help the wound heal faster. 36 healthy adults took part, and half received the laser while the other half got standard care. Researchers measured pain levels, wound s…

This study tested whether placing small seeds on specific points of the ear (auricular acupressure) can help reduce pain after a cesarean section. Seventy women who had a C-section were randomly assigned to receive either real acupressure seeds or fake (sham) patches on both ears…

This study tested whether doing paper-based cognitive training (like memory and attention exercises) could improve thinking and daily living skills in 70 Vietnamese patients with early Alzheimer's disease. Participants were aged 60-80 with mild symptoms. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether adding thread embedding acupuncture (TEA) to standard inhaled steroids helps people with allergic rhinitis more than steroids alone. Sixty-four adults with allergy symptoms like sneezing and stuffy nose took part. Researchers measured symptom severity an…

This study tested if shining a special LED light on the gums can help people with braces feel less pain, move teeth faster, and lower the risk of root damage. Sixteen Vietnamese patients aged 11 to 30 took part. Half received the LED treatment, and half got a fake treatment. The …

This study tested whether adding a non-invasive ear acupressure technique to a standard acne cream (adapalene) improves acne more than the cream alone. Sixty-four people with mild to moderate acne took part. Researchers measured changes in acne severity and lesion counts over the…

This study tested a 4-month nutrition education program for 811 ethnic minority children aged 5-16 in Tra Vinh, Vietnam. The program included monthly lessons, videos, and support activities. Researchers measured changes in weight, height, diet, and physical activity to see if the…

This study looked at 16 adults who had apicoectomy (a dental surgery to remove the tip of a tooth root) and received MTA flow material as a filling. Researchers wanted to see if this material helps the tooth heal without pain, swelling, or infection. Participants were followed fo…