Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University

This study compared two simple, drill-free methods for treating deep cavities in children's baby molars. 268 healthy children aged 3-12 received either the standard Hall technique (placing a metal crown over the cavity without cleaning it out) or a modified version (removing some…

This study tested if taking whey protein and collagen together works better for muscle and bone health than taking just one or a placebo. Forty healthy, young men who regularly lift weights were split into four groups and followed a supervised workout plan for eight weeks. The gr…

This study tested whether a specific, fast-paced presentation method (called Pecha Kucha) given to patients before cataract surgery could improve their recovery experience. Researchers compared 61 patients who received this special education to those who got standard care. They m…

This study tested whether a simple breathing exercise could help people feel better after weight loss surgery. Researchers taught 60 patients a specific 4-7-8 breathing pattern to use hourly after their operation. They then compared the pain and nausea levels of these patients to…

This study tested whether watching educational videos through virtual reality glasses helps patients care for themselves after weight-loss surgery. Researchers worked with 60 patients, giving half of them a 15-20 minute VR training session before leaving the hospital. They then f…

This study tested two different treatments for a common overuse injury in athletes known as shin splints. Researchers compared the pain relief and functional improvement from extracorporeal shock wave therapy versus deep tissue massage. Both treatments were given alongside a stan…

This study tested whether adding craniosacral therapy—a gentle hands-on treatment—to a standard home exercise program helps adults with knee osteoarthritis more than exercises alone. Twenty-one participants were randomly assigned to do exercises for six weeks, with one group also…

This study tested two simple devices to see if they could make insulin injections less painful and frightening for children with Type 1 diabetes. Researchers compared a cold-only device and a combined cold-and-vibration device against standard injection care in 90 children aged 6…

This study looked at how a single session of neuroathletic training—exercises designed to improve brain-body communication—affects non-athletic young adults. Researchers measured immediate changes in leg and back strength, balance, body awareness, and cognitive performance like a…

This study aimed to understand why football players often re-injure their hamstrings. Researchers measured muscle activity in 42 male players, comparing those with a past hamstring injury to healthy players. They found that even after recovery, injured players showed weaker activ…

This study aimed to understand how walking speed affects walking patterns in people who have had a stroke. Researchers measured 15 stroke survivors walking at comfortable, slow, and fast speeds on a special treadmill. The goal was to gather detailed information about step length,…

This study tested whether a virtual game simulation could help nursing students learn infection control skills better than traditional classroom teaching. Researchers compared two groups of first-year nursing students in Turkey: one group learned with the game, and the other lear…

This study aimed to find out if having a parent in the room helps or hurts a child's comfort during a dental procedure. Researchers observed 72 children, aged 4-7, getting a cavity filled. The kids were randomly assigned to have their parent present, absent, or sitting behind a b…

This study aimed to understand how repeated ankle sprains and instability affect athletes' performance. Researchers compared 16 athletes with chronic ankle instability to 16 healthy athletes, measuring their jumping height, power, and agility. The results showed that athletes wit…