Ankara University

This study tested whether a personalized, 12-week diet plan could improve nutrition and physical abilities in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Nine children aged 4-8 in Ankara, Turkey, received dietary counseling focused on energy, protein, and key nutrients. Rese…

This study compared two common dental procedures for treating deep cavities in children's baby molars. Researchers tested whether sealing the cavity from a distance or placing a protective cap directly on the exposed tooth nerve worked better. They followed 45 healthy children fo…

This study tested a 6-session program designed to help middle school students at high risk for digital addiction. It involved 80 sixth-graders, with half receiving the training and half not. Researchers measured changes in addiction symptoms and mental resilience before, after, a…

This study tested two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after heart surgery. Researchers compared a standard nerve block against a combination of two blocks in 42 adult patients. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain control while reducing the need…

This study tested whether two surgical sealants (FloSeal and Surgicel) help reduce complications after kidney tumor removal surgery. Researchers divided 150 patients into three groups to compare standard stitching alone versus stitching with each sealant. The study found these se…

This study tested whether adding a therapy called radial extracorporeal shock wave treatment (ESWT) to standard knee exercises helps people with knee osteoarthritis. 72 participants, aged 50-85, were randomly assigned to receive either the real shock wave therapy or a sham (fake)…

This study compared two non-drug treatments for chronic, widespread itching that lasts over six weeks. Researchers tested whether acupuncture (twice weekly) or a special UV light therapy (three times weekly) was better at reducing itch severity over one month. They measured how 9…

This study tested whether putting a colorful undersea-themed cover on the examination table could reduce fear and anxiety in children getting a painless heart test (ECG). Researchers compared 80 children, aged 3 to 12, with half using the special cover and half using a standard t…

This study tested whether adding visual tools to standard pre-surgery information could help reduce anxiety in patients scheduled for jaw surgery. Thirty adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard verbal information, verbal information plus a short animation video, …

This study aimed to understand how Parkinson's disease affects the body's connective tissue and movement. Researchers compared 80 people with Parkinson's to healthy adults, using ultrasound scans to measure tissue thickness and simple movement tests. The goal was to gather knowle…

This study looked for a link between gum health and a substance in the blood linked to heart disease risk. Researchers measured this substance in the blood and saliva of 61 people with clogged leg arteries. They compared levels between people with healthy gums, gum disease, or no…

This study aimed to understand how problems with the sense of touch, temperature, and body position in the arm and hand are related to movement difficulties in children with cerebral palsy that affects one side of the body. Researchers compared 55 children with this type of cereb…

This study aimed to understand how common muscle loss and weakness are in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers compared 43 people with Parkinson's at different stages to 22 healthy individuals, measuring their muscle thickness, grip strength, and ability to stand up from …

This study looked back at the medical records of 276 adults with sepsis in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers wanted to see if a score calculated from three common blood tests (the CALLY index) could help predict which patients were more likely to die within 30 days or de…

This study aimed to understand why shoulder pain and disability are common after a stroke. Researchers measured the space in the shoulder joint using ultrasound and asked 51 stroke survivors about their pain and daily difficulties. The goal was to find connections between physica…

This study tested different ways to teach CPR to people who aren't healthcare professionals. Researchers compared training with Virtual Reality (VR), high-tech manikins, and basic manikins to see which method helped people learn and remember CPR skills best. They measured partici…

This study looked at whether a common blood test, called RDW, could help doctors predict which severely ill COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) might need a breathing tube or are at higher risk of dying. Researchers analyzed medical records of 146 adult patients to…