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This study compares giving 80% oxygen versus 33% oxygen during liver or gallbladder surgery to see if higher oxygen levels reduce surgical site infections. About 146 adults having planned abdominal surgery lasting over two hours will take part. Researchers will track infections f…

This study compared two medications, levosimendan and adrenaline, given during heart bypass surgery to patients with weak hearts (ejection fraction 30-40%). Sixty adults aged 18-65 having elective surgery were included. The goal was to see which drug better supports heart functio…

This study tested two drugs—nifedipine (a pill) and magnesium sulfate (given through a vein)—to see which is better at delaying preterm labor in pregnant women between 32 and 36 weeks. A total of 264 women took part, and the main goal was to see how many avoided giving birth with…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (superior cervical sympathetic block and stellate ganglion block) to treat blood vessel spasms in the brain after a traumatic head bleed. The goal was to improve blood flow and prevent further brain damage. The study included 60 adults …

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block, using a steroid and local anesthetic, could better control pain from shingles and prevent postherpetic neuralgia (long-term nerve pain). 100 adults with acute shingles and moderate to severe pain were randomly assigned t…

This study looked at 80 people with a broken eye socket bone (orbital floor blow-out fracture) to see if a titanium mesh or a bone graft from the hip works better for repair. The goal was to restore eye movement, reduce double vision, and fix a sunken eye. Both methods aim to sup…

This study tested whether giving muscle relaxants along with sedation helps improve oxygen levels in patients with severe COVID-19 lung failure (ARDS) who need a breathing machine. Forty adults were enrolled. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce complications and imp…

This study looked at 170 women with severe pre-eclampsia in the ICU to see which blood pressure drug—phentolamine or glyceryl trinitrate (GTN)—better protects kidney function. Pre-eclampsia can harm the kidneys, and GTN has been linked to kidney injury in some cases. The research…

This study tested two different solutions used to protect the heart during bypass surgery. One is a modified version of a common fluid (Ringer acetate), the other is a standard solution (HTK). Researchers checked which one led to fewer abnormal heart rhythms and less heart muscle…

This study tested whether placing a mesh (a supportive screen) during stoma reversal surgery could prevent hernias better than standard closure. 62 patients who had a temporary stoma took part. The researchers measured hernia rates, infections, pain, and hospital stay length.

This study compared two common surgeries for removing kidney stones up to 2 cm: flexible ureteroscopy (a scope through the urinary tract) and mini-PCNL (a tiny incision in the back). 118 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal was to see which me…

This study looked at whether a new blood test called the pan-immune-inflammation value (PIN) can help measure disease activity in people with Behçet's syndrome. Researchers compared 80 Behçet's patients to healthy controls. The goal is to find a simple, non-invasive way to monito…

This study tested whether a bedside ultrasound (POCUS) can accurately detect skull fractures in children aged 2-18 with mild closed head injuries. Researchers enrolled 95 children in the emergency department and compared ultrasound results to CT scans. If effective, this approach…

This completed study looked at whether measuring blood flow in the fetal lung artery using ultrasound can predict breathing difficulties in newborns. Researchers studied 86 pregnant women with severe preeclampsia between 28 and 37 weeks. The goal was to see if a specific ultrasou…

This study looked at four substances in the blood (Osteoprotegerin, sRANKL, NFkB, and TFF3) to see if they could help diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Researchers measured these markers in 70 newly diagnosed patient…

This study tested two medicines, dexamethasone and dexmedetomidine, to see which one better prevents shivering after a C-section done with spinal anesthesia. A total of 382 women took part. The goal was to find a safe and effective way to keep new mothers comfortable after surger…

This study looked at 111 people having arm surgery to see if a drug called dexmedetomidine or dexamethasone could prevent severe pain when the numbing shot wears off. Participants got one of the two drugs or a saltwater placebo. The goal was to see which drug reduces the chance o…

This study tested whether inhaling tranexamic acid before sinus surgery reduces bleeding during the operation. 90 adults having sinus surgery were randomly given either the drug or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug improves the surgical field and reduces complications.

This study compared two pain-blocking injections for people with multiple broken ribs. One method (paravertebral block) is effective but risky; the newer retrolaminar block may be safer and easier. Sixty adults with rib fractures received one of the two blocks, and researchers me…

This completed trial tested whether giving dexmedetomidine or lidocaine continuously during gallbladder surgery can control pain afterward and reduce the need for opioids. 64 adults undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs. Th…

This study tested a special recovery program (ERAS) for people having thyroid surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain, nausea, and time spent in the hospital compared to usual care. 143 adults took part, and the program focused on improving comfort and speeding up re…

This study tested whether placing a throat pack soaked in the steroid dexamethasone could reduce sore throat after septoplasty (nose surgery). 65 adults were randomly assigned to receive either a dexamethasone-soaked pack, a saline-soaked pack (placebo), or no pack. The main goal…

This study tested whether a single dose of dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, can prevent severe agitation in children aged 1-7 after cleft palate repair. Sixty children were randomly assigned to receive either the drug or a placebo (saline). The main goal was to measure emer…

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate or dexmedetomidine to a standard numbing medicine (bupivacaine) improves pain control after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 63 adults having elective surgery received one of three mixtures in a nerve block. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate or neostigmine to a standard painkiller (bupivacaine) in a nerve block could improve pain relief after cesarean section. 68 women received one of the two additives, and researchers tracked their pain scores, how soon they needed …

This study tested whether adding magnesium sulfate to a standard nerve block (erector spinae plane block) reduces pain and the need for morphine after a mastectomy. Sixty women scheduled for breast cancer surgery took part. The main goal was to see how much morphine they needed i…

This study compared two types of laser eye surgery—FS-LASIK and single-step TransPRK—for correcting mixed astigmatism, a condition where the eye's shape causes blurry vision at all distances. Thirty-nine people received one of the two procedures, and researchers measured their vi…

This study compared two ultrasound-guided nerve blocks—transversalis fascia plane block and erector spinae plane block—for pain relief after inguinal hernia repair. Forty-three men undergoing open hernia surgery received one of the two blocks before the procedure. The goal was to…

This study tested whether adding ketamine or magnesium sulfate to a standard numbing medicine (levobupivacaine) can improve pain control after breast cancer surgery. Sixty adults undergoing mastectomy received one of the two add-ons via a nerve block. The main goal was to see if …

This study tested three different pain-relief methods in 102 adults having keyhole lung surgery. The goal was to see which method keeps patients comfortable the longest after the operation. Researchers measured how soon patients needed extra pain medicine and how strong their pai…

This study tested whether adding dexamethasone and atropine to spinal anesthesia can prevent nausea and vomiting caused by morphine in women having planned C-sections. 150 women aged 18-45 participated. The goal was to see if these drugs could reduce the need for extra anti-nause…

This study looked at whether taking mirtazapine, a common antidepressant, before and after mastectomy surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. 62 women scheduled for mastectomy were given either mirtazapine or a placebo daily for two weeks. Researchers measure…

This study tested two treatments for vocal nodules—non-cancerous growths on the vocal cords caused by voice overuse. Fifty adult women received either a steroid injection directly into the nodule or a special voice therapy called the Accent method. The goal was to see which appro…

This study tested whether wearing augmented reality goggles during a tooth extraction could help children aged 6 to 10 feel less pain and anxiety. Sixty kids were split into two groups: one used the goggles as a distraction, while the other received standard care. The goal was to…

This completed trial tested a new 'external pop out' technique for delivering the baby's head during repeat C-sections, compared to the conventional method. In 600 women with a previous C-section, the new approach avoids putting the surgeon's hand inside the uterus, potentially r…

This study tested two different nerve block techniques to control pain and help patients regain muscle strength after hip fracture surgery. 96 adults with a hip fracture received either a PENG block plus lateral femoral cutaneous nerve block or a supra-inguinal fascia iliaca comp…

This study tested whether inhaling magnesium sulfate before surgery could reduce sore throat and stress caused by breathing tubes. One hundred adults having gallbladder surgery were included. Researchers measured sore throat at several time points and checked heart rate, blood pr…

This study looked at whether adding duloxetine (a nerve pain drug) to tramadol (a painkiller) can better control chronic cancer pain and reduce the amount of tramadol needed. 400 adults with cancer pain who had not taken painkillers before were split into two groups: one received…

This study tested whether adding dexmedetomidine to the numbing drug bupivacaine improves pain relief after lower abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers compared two types of nerve blocks: quadratus lumborum and epidural. Fifty-four adults aged 18–70 participated. The main goal wa…

This study tested a small change in how surgeons break up brown cataracts, which are very hard and tough to remove. Instead of using ultrasound energy the whole time, surgeons made a groove in the cataract and then sprayed saline for 30 seconds to soften it. The goal was to see i…

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided erector spinae nerve block can reduce pain after hip reconstruction surgery in children aged 2-7. Seventy children were split into two groups: one received the new nerve block, the other a standard caudal block. Researchers measured …

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—genicular nerve block and IPACK block—for pain relief after knee arthroscopy. Fifty adults aged 20-60 were enrolled. The main goal was to see which block provides better pain control in the first 24 hours after surgery. Both blocks us…

This study tested whether a multimodal prehabilitation program (exercise, nutrition, and education before surgery) could improve outcomes for 140 women undergoing gynecologic cancer surgery. The program was combined with enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) care. Researchers me…

This completed study tested whether active nutritional support with high-protein drinks can reduce the occurrence of painful mouth sores (mucositis) and improve quality of life in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The study enrolled 47 newly diagnosed adults …

This study looks at whether people with dyssynergic defecation—a condition where the pelvic muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements—are more likely to have psychiatric disorders like anxiety or depression. Researchers will compare 148 patients to healthy volunteers us…

This study looked at 60 children aged 1 to 4 years who had surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip. Doctors compared two ways of cutting the hip capsule: a U-shaped cut and a T-shaped cut. The goal was to see which method was faster and needed fewer stitches. The results m…

This study looked at a protein called FSTL-1 in the blood of 80 adults with Behcet's disease. The goal was to see if higher or lower levels of this protein are linked to how active the disease is. No treatments were tested; the study only measured and compared protein levels with…

This study used color Doppler ultrasound to look at blood vessels in the belly and hands of 30 adults with systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). The goal was to see how the disease affects larger blood vessels. Participants had an ultrasound scan of arteries in the abdomen and wrist.…

This study looked at 59 people who came to the emergency room with eye injuries from fireworks during festivals in Upper Egypt in 2024. Researchers recorded the type and severity of each injury, along with complications and final eyesight. The goal was to better understand how th…

This study looked at whether special ultrasound measurements of the baby's kidney and placenta can help predict health problems in newborns. Researchers compared 114 pregnant women with and without preeclampsia. The goal was to see if these scans could warn doctors about complica…

This study looked at whether body contouring surgery (like tummy tucks) after weight loss surgery helps people keep the weight off and affects metabolism. Researchers measured weight and certain blood markers in 60 adults before and after body contouring. The goal was to see if r…

This study looked at 106 people admitted for addiction treatment at Assiut University Hospital. Researchers collected information on their personal background, drug use patterns, and personality traits. The goal was to identify trends that could help improve addiction care and pr…

This study looked at 100 adults with H. pylori infection to find out which antibiotics the bacteria are resistant to and which harmful genes they carry. Researchers took stomach biopsies during endoscopy to test the bacteria and also asked about diet and medication use. The goal …

This study tested a device called Sonoclot to quickly measure blood clotting in 90 women who had severe bleeding within 24 hours after giving birth. The goal was to see if this point-of-care test could help doctors spot clotting problems faster and improve treatment. The study is…

This study tested a new scoring system called the Intensive Care Cirrhosis Outcome (ICCO) score to see how well it predicts survival in cirrhosis patients admitted to the ICU. Researchers calculated the score for 150 adult patients using routine lab tests and tracked their outcom…

This study looked at two ways of doing a knee realignment surgery (open wedge high tibial osteotomy) to see which one keeps the important blood vessels behind the knee safer. 40 people with knee arthritis took part. Researchers used CT scans to measure the distance between the su…

This study measured the amount and type of dark coloring (pigmentation) on the gums of 70 healthy Egyptian adults. Researchers used standard dental scales to record how widespread and how dark the pigmentation was. The goal was simply to describe normal gum color patterns in this…

This study looked at 100 adults with irregular patches on their vocal cords. Researchers used a special camera called a laryngostroboscope to see how the vocal cords vibrate, then compared those results with standard tissue analysis. The goal was to see if the camera test alone c…

This study aimed to find new reasons why some women have repeated miscarriages with no known cause. Researchers looked at specific genetic markers (microRNA 410 and BIRC7) in 86 women aged 20-30 who had two or three miscarriages. The goal was to better understand the disease, not…

This study tested a teaching program to improve nurses' knowledge and practice of infection control for patients having a procedure called percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) to remove kidney stones. Thirty nurses who care for these patients took part. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested whether a special ultrasound scoring system (Placenta Accreta Index) can help doctors decide the safest type of surgery for pregnant women with placenta accreta, a condition where the placenta grows too deeply into the womb. Researchers studied 154 women with pl…

This study looked at 100 adults hospitalized with liver cirrhosis to see how many survived within 90 days and what factors increased their risk of death. Researchers collected basic health information and followed patients for three months. The goal was to better understand which…

This study examined whether three blood measurements—blood thickness (viscosity), the balance of two proteins (albumin/fibrinogen ratio), and red blood cell size variation (RDW)—can help predict how newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients will fare over the next year. Researche…