Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

This study looked at whether adding a blue light to a common cavity treatment makes it work better for children. Researchers treated cavities in baby molars with a silver fluoride solution, and for some kids, they also shined a blue light on the tooth. They then measured if the l…

This study compared two types of gentle, tooth-colored fillings for children's cavities over one year. Researchers treated 127 children aged 4-9 with a minimally invasive technique and checked how well the fillings held up, looked, and felt at 3, 6, and 12 months. The goal was to…

This study tested whether a special art activity could help first-time mothers who had a difficult birth experience feel more connected to their babies and more confident as parents. Sixty-six new moms were randomly assigned to either do a guided mandala drawing session focused o…

This study tested two non-drug methods to help young women with severe menstrual cramps. One hundred university students with very painful periods tried either a ritual using a special plant (Anastatica hierochuntica) or a specific breathing technique for three months. Researcher…

This study tested whether providing education and daily reminder cards about oral care could help patients on long-term dialysis. Researchers worked with 82 adults in Turkey who had been receiving dialysis for at least six months. After a one-week program of education and using r…

This study tested two different ways to help medical students learn clinical skills through peer support. Researchers compared online digital support, in-person group sessions, and regular classroom training to see which worked best. They measured how well students performed on p…

This study looked at whether a simple blood test could help doctors decide the best treatment for a herniated disc in the lower back. Researchers analyzed medical records of 130 patients to see if a blood marker for inflammation was linked to whether patients needed surgery or co…

This study tested whether skin-to-skin contact helps new fathers bond with their healthy babies. Researchers randomly assigned 165 first-time fathers in Turkey to either have early, frequent, or no structured skin-to-skin contact. They measured the strength of the father-infant b…

This study compared bone and mineral health in 167 adults with chronic kidney disease who were receiving either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. Researchers analyzed patients' existing blood test results to understand how the two dialysis methods might differently affect bone…