Ataturk University

This study tested if a medication called N-acetylcysteine (NAC) works better than two standard pastes when placed inside a tooth during root canal treatment. Researchers compared how well each paste killed bacteria, reduced pain after the procedure, and helped heal the bone aroun…

This study tested if a very short, visual presentation could help people on hemodialysis follow their strict diet and fluid limits better. Researchers taught 60 patients using a fast-paced method with 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. They measured if this brief education impr…

This study tested whether giving patients back their own blood left in the heart-lung machine after bypass surgery could reduce the need for donor blood transfusions. Researchers compared 60 patients who either received this recycled blood or did not, measuring blood clotting and…

This study looked at whether measuring the amount of carbon dioxide in a person's breath could help doctors quickly identify dangerous blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolism) and see if treatments are working. Researchers followed 120 people—some with serious clots, some wi…

This study tested whether a special education program led by nurses could help teenagers reduce their digital addiction and improve their nutrition and exercise behaviors. It involved 76 students in grades 5-7 who scored high on a digital addiction test. The goal was to see if te…

This study tested whether a specific local anesthesia technique called WALANT could reduce pain and increase comfort during the placement of a central venous catheter (CVC), a common but often painful hospital procedure. Researchers compared WALANT against the standard lidocaine …

This study tested whether wearing a light-blocking eye mask at night could help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) sleep better. Researchers compared 60 ICU patients who wore the mask to those who received standard care, measuring sleep quality and a natural sleep hormone.…

This study tested whether simple head and neck stretching exercises could help people recover after thyroid surgery. Researchers compared 103 patients who did the stretches to those who received only standard care. They measured voice quality, anxiety levels, and psychological re…

This study tested whether breathing therapy could help people with schizophrenia who struggle with sleep problems and fatigue. Researchers worked with 68 adults diagnosed with schizophrenia who were in stable recovery. One group received eight sessions of breathing therapy, while…

This study compared three different pain relief techniques for women recovering from planned cesarean sections. Researchers tested how well each method helped 120 participants feel better in the first two days after surgery. They measured recovery quality using a standard questio…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help manage symptoms and improve quality of life for women after menopause. Researchers worked with 120 postmenopausal women, with half participating in twice-weekly laughter yoga sessions for four weeks. The goal was to see if this f…

This study tested whether the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a mind-body practice involving tapping on acupressure points, could help reduce pain and anxiety after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers worked with 80 patients, teaching the technique to one group and com…

This study tested whether a combination of spiritual support could help women during labor. Researchers gave 125 Muslim women in active labor either the Virgin Mary's hand plant and a recitation from the Quran (Surah Maryam) or standard care. They measured the women's pain, anxie…

This study compared different methods to manage pain after cesarean section surgery. Researchers tested whether local numbing medications injected into the abdominal area could work as well as traditional spinal morphine to reduce pain. The goal was to see if these alternative me…

This study tested whether stimulating a premature baby's natural grasp reflex could reduce their pain and improve comfort during routine PICC line care. Researchers worked with 32 preterm infants, gently triggering this reflex while nurses performed the necessary care. The goal w…

This study tested if a single pre-game dose of amino acid supplements could boost performance in elite youth soccer players. Twenty-one players took either BCAA, L-Arginine, or a placebo before training. The results showed that BCAA improved 20-meter sprint times, agility, and he…

This study tested two simple devices—a ShotBlocker (a plastic shield with pressure points) and a vibration pen—to see if they could reduce pain in babies during routine vaccinations. Researchers compared these methods against no special intervention in 96 healthy infants aged 2 t…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during an endoscopy procedure could help reduce patients' pain and anxiety. It involved 78 adults who were awake during their upper endoscopy. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels, as well as vital signs like heart rate…

This study compared two different pain control methods used after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers wanted to see which method—a combination of injections or a specific nerve block—helped patients recover better and feel less pain after their operation. They measured re…

This study tested two fun methods to help children feel less scared and experience less pain when getting a numbing shot at the dentist. Researchers compared using virtual reality glasses, a special play session with toy dental tools, and regular care in 66 kids aged 6-9. They me…

This study tested whether adding aromatherapy foot massage to standard care helps people recover after gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers compared 103 patients who received either the massage or usual postoperative care. They measured pain levels, sleep quality, and overall…

This study looked at how two common pain medications affect breathing and blood flow in stable patients with severe kidney stone pain. Researchers gave 102 adults in the emergency room either one painkiller, another, or a combination, and measured their breathing and blood marker…

This study tested if a mouthwash made from propolis, a natural substance from bees, could help people recover after having their wisdom teeth removed. Researchers compared it to a common medical mouthwash (chlorhexidine) in 52 healthy patients. They looked at pain, swelling, mout…

This study tested whether adding short instructional videos to standard classroom teaching helps first-year nursing students learn how to care for central venous catheters (CVCs). Researchers compared two groups of students: one group received videos showing procedures like blood…

This study looked back at the medical records of 455 adults who had heart surgery using a heart-lung machine. Researchers wanted to see if certain pre-surgery blood tests, which measure inflammation and kidney function, could help predict which patients would develop sudden kidne…

This study looked back at medical records of 325 adult crush syndrome patients in intensive care. Researchers wanted to see if simple ratios calculated from routine blood tests could predict which patients were most likely to die within 28 days. They compared these blood test rat…

This study tested whether a mobile app providing education about HPV and breast cancer could improve women's knowledge and their attitudes toward getting screened. Researchers compared a group of 70 women who used the app to a group that did not. The goal was to see if the app ma…

This study aimed to understand how a short, high-intensity workout called Tabata affects certain blood markers related to inflammation and blood vessel health. Researchers compared 40 healthy adults who smoke with those who don't to see if exercise impacts them differently. The g…

This study looked back at medical records to see if a score calculated from three common blood test results (LDH, CRP, and platelet count) could help predict how severe a man's erectile dysfunction (ED) might be. Researchers compared this 'Modified EASIX' score between 380 men wi…

This study looked back at medical records to see if a number calculated from a routine blood test (called the Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index or SII) could help predict which critically ill patients were more likely to die in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers analyzed…

This study tested whether a short training program could improve midwifery students' knowledge about baby massage. Researchers divided 64 students into two groups: one received 30-45 minutes of structured training with video and practice, while the other received no training. Stu…

This study aimed to establish normal reference ranges for a detailed measurement of how hard the heart has to work to pump blood through the arteries, called total arterial impedance. Researchers analyzed existing data from 437 adult surgery patients who had stable blood pressure…

This study looked back at the records of 1,248 adult patients in an intensive care unit (ICU) to see if the type of illness they had when admitted (like sepsis or respiratory failure) was linked to their chance of dying in the ICU. Researchers wanted to know if these diagnoses pr…

This study aimed to see if two simple scores calculated from common blood tests (CALLY and HALP) could help doctors better understand and track flare-ups in people with ulcerative colitis. Researchers looked at 100 patients under 18 years old to check if changes in these scores m…