Ankara Etlik City Hospital

This study looked at whether regular Turkish traditional dancing, combined with home exercises, could improve bone density, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 50-60 with osteopenia (low bone mass). 81 women took part. The goal was to see if dancing is a fun…

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound technique called fetal lung elastography can predict which preterm babies will develop respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), a serious breathing problem. Researchers measured lung stiffness in 80 unborn babies between 24-33 weeks o…

This study compared two medicines, carbetocin and oxytocin, to see which works better at preventing heavy bleeding after an emergency C-section. It involved 300 women who were low-risk for bleeding and had a full-term pregnancy. The goal was to find the most effective drug to kee…

This study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (hydrodissection) and the other using a steroid. Fifty-three adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduces symptoms a…

This study looked at whether watching a short video before a prostate biopsy helps men feel less pain and anxiety compared to just hearing verbal instructions or looking at static images. Over 200 men participated, and their pain and anxiety levels were measured before and after …

This study looked at 50 adults having shoulder arthroscopy to compare regional anesthesia (keeping you awake) with general anesthesia (being fully asleep). The goal was to see which method leads to less pain after surgery and higher satisfaction for both patients and surgeons. Re…

This study observed 225 adults with solid tumors who received G-CSF (a drug to boost white blood cells) during chemotherapy, which often causes bone pain. Researchers tracked pain levels, quality of life, and which pain relief methods (like medications or non-drug approaches) wer…

This study looked at whether a family-centered approach—where parents are more involved in their baby's care—helps infants (28 days to 2 years old) who are on high-flow nasal oxygen for a lung infection. Researchers measured the babies' vital signs and how long they needed oxygen…

This study tested a therapy using special prism glasses (prism adaptation therapy) to see if it can reduce pain and improve movement in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I, a condition that causes severe, long-lasting pain often after an injury. The therapy a…

This study looked at two different nerve block methods to control pain after shoulder surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to one of two nerve blocks or a control group. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and reduces the need for strong painkillers …

This study looked at two different ways to give a pain block (called quadratus lumborum block) to women having gynecologic surgery through a bikini-line cut. The goal was to see if using one type of block or a combination of two types better reduces the need for strong pain medic…

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (lateral quadratus lumborum block) can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers during a bile duct imaging procedure called percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography (PTC). Fifty-two adults who needed this procedure took …

This study looked at two different nerve blocks to control pain after mastectomy (breast removal surgery). 60 patients received one of two blocks and their pain levels and need for extra pain medicine were tracked for 24 hours. The goal was to find which block provides better pai…

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and fat tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup in the legs. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects …

This study looked at how much caregivers of stroke patients know about common complications like muscle stiffness, swallowing problems, and falls. 80 caregivers took a 20-question test to measure their awareness. The goal was to find gaps in knowledge so that better training can …

This study looked at 198 adults with non-metastatic gastrointestinal cancer to see if taking chemotherapy as a pill (oral) or through a vein (IV) affects sleep quality and depression. Researchers measured sleep and mood before treatment, at 45 days, and at 90 days. The goal was t…

This study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used special ultrasound techniques to measure nerve stiffness and blood flow, and also checked hand function with …

This study looked at 110 children aged 2-10 having surgery under general anesthesia. It compared two common breathing machine modes (volume-controlled vs. pressure-controlled) to see which one causes less lung collapse (atelectasis). Doctors used lung ultrasound to check for coll…

This study looked at how raising the head of the bed changes lung movement in 31 healthy adults. Participants lay flat and with their heads raised to 20 and 40 degrees while doctors used ultrasound to measure lung sliding. The goal is to help healthcare providers position patient…

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 65 and older with cancers of the stomach, colon, pancreas, or esophagus. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery…

This study looked at 264 people with chronic back and leg pain to see if routine blood test results could predict who would benefit from a combined pain treatment (pulsed radiofrequency and steroid injection). Researchers analyzed markers of inflammation in the blood and compared…

This study looked at 115 people with advanced lung cancer to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) and a blood-based score called CTI could predict how well immunotherapy works. Researchers reviewed medical records and CT scans from patients treated at a single hospital. The goal is to…

This study looked at 50 men having robot-assisted prostate surgery to compare two ways of using a breathing machine: flow-controlled ventilation and volume-controlled ventilation. The goal was to see which method helps maintain better oxygen levels and lung function during surger…

This study looked at how financial problems impact the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers. Over 750 adult cancer patients in Turkey completed surveys about money stress, caregiving burden, and emotional health. The goal is to understand these connecti…

This study used ultrasound to measure the thickness of certain hip muscles in 60 adults with hip pain on one side (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome) and compared them to healthy people. The goal was to see if the piriformis muscle and other gluteal muscles are different in peop…

This study looked at 68 adults who had a hip replacement at least a year ago. Researchers used a special ultrasound to measure stiffness in a thigh band (ITB) and compared it to actual and perceived leg length differences. The goal was to understand how tissue stiffness might aff…

This study looked at 1,250 adults with advanced cancer who visited the emergency room to find out what factors are linked to dying within 90 days. Researchers checked medical records and lab results to create risk profiles. The goal is to help doctors identify patients who need e…

This study examined whether using minimal-flow anesthesia during surgery helps reduce memory and thinking problems in older patients (ages 65-85). Researchers measured cognitive function before and after surgery in 90 participants. The goal was to understand how surgery length an…

This study followed 102 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or endometrial cancer to see how standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) changes their sense of taste, muscle mass, and nutrition. Researchers measured these effects before, during, and after six cycles of tre…

This study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients before, during, and after treatment to see if frailty scor…

This study looked at two ways to numb the leg for varicose vein surgery: a femoral nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the groin) and low-dose spinal anesthesia (injecting medicine near the spine). The goal was to see which method allows patients to go home sooner after …

This study reviewed medical records of 232 adults with advanced melanoma to find out which factors influence how well treatments work and how long patients live. Researchers looked at patient details, tumor features, and treatments like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The goal…

This study looked at how body temperature changes in 285 children having an MRI scan under sedation. Researchers measured temperature before and after the scan to see what factors might cause changes. The goal was to better understand these temperature shifts to improve safety an…

This study measured hand grip strength in 130 hospitalized cancer patients to see if it could predict short-term health outcomes. Researchers found that weaker grip strength was linked to higher risk of death within 30 days, ICU admission, and hospital readmission. The goal is to…