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Low back pain is a common problem. In low back pain, the core region and posture are frequently affected. However, no definitive decision has been reached regarding cognition and mental fatigue. In the treatment of low back pain, exercise and kinesio taping approaches are frequen…

Radical cavities resulting from open tympanoplasty performed for chronic cholesteatomatous otitis may lead to postoperative complications and negatively affect patients' quality of life. These cavities can remain unstable and may be associated with persistent otorrhea, limitation…

Colonoscopy is an important diagnostic and screening procedure for colorectal diseases, but it can cause pain and anxiety, especially when performed without sedation. Verbal suggestion techniques - in which the physician provides calm, positive, and encouraging communication duri…

This interventional study aims to investigate the acute effects of different types of exercise on cerebral and peripheral muscle oxygenation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) and near-infrared spectroscopy…

The current study will compare the effect of using the muscle energy technique in 2 different methods on the hamstring muscle flexibility

Myopia and high myopia are the leading causes of visual impairment and blindness worldwide. The total number of myopic people globally was estimated to be 2.6 billion in 2020, and it could reach 4.8 billion by 2050 unless preventive interventions are implemented. Strategies to s…

This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled parallel-group trial will evaluate whether four weeks of β-alanine (BA) supplementation improves sport-specific anaerobic performance, neuromuscular power, and strength endurance in trained male kickboxers. β-Alanine is the rate-l…

This cross-sectional observational study aims to investigate the effects of e-cigarette use on oxidative and matrix-degrading pathways in periodontally healthy individuals. Gingival crevicular fluid biomarkers, including matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), reactive oxygen species…

Placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PAS) refers to a condition where the placenta fails to separate naturally after childbirth, which can cause significant maternal and neonatal complications, including severe bleeding, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. According to t…

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fascial hydrodissection with 10% dextrose or lidocaine-saline on pain, neck functions, and quality of daily life in patients with chronic neck pain due to resistant myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle u…

The goal of this clinical trial is to extend this period of optimal cognitive performance by applying neurostimulation to buffer health volunteers against the effects of increased levels of stress, distraction, and cybersickness. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can w…

The goal of this study is to understand if there are differences in the fat, muscle and metabolism of individuals who developed obesity during childhood versus those who developed obesity in adulthood. We will do this by having recruited participants undergo subcutaneous adipose …

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a major global health crisis that requires a rapid and effective response, particularly in the field of diagnostics. The first tests used, based on PCR (polymerase chain reaction) performed through a deep nasopharyngeal swab, have shown limitati…

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a group of common hematological malignancies characterized by high aggressiveness and heterogeneity. Over the past 50 years, outcomes for pediatric ALL have significantly improved, with approximately 90% of children achieving long-term surviv…

Many people suffer from alopecia, which is caused by hereditary factors, emotional stress, and psychiatric disorders. There are devastating physical and psychological consequences as a result. Exosomes are isolated from donated human mesenchymal stem cells and purified using spec…

This is a 16-week prospective, single-arm cohort, study of patients initiating advanced therapy for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque PSO. Eligible patients must be willing to be seen in-person by their treating physician for a Baseline visit (with first dose of the adva…

Post-mastectomy lymphedema is one of the most common chronic complications that significantly impacts patients' quality of life following breast cancer surgery. postural stability is maintained through the intricate integration of muscular forces, sensory input from mechanorecept…

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, characterized clinically by motor and non-motor symptoms, including bradykinesia, resting tremor, and/or rigidity. Among the motor deficits observed in PD, decreased postural control often results in de…

At birth, the newborn begins a process of adaptation to extrauterine life. One of the phases of this stabilization process is the maintenance of body temperature; indeed, the newborn passes from a warm environment (mother's womb) of around 37°C to an environment with a temperatur…

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of functional respiratory muscle training on diaphragm function, core stabilization, respiratory muscle strength, pain, functional status and quality of life in patients with chronic non-specific low back pain.