Biruni University

This study looked at whether adding ozone gas to standard deep-cleaning treatment helps people with gum disease. 18 healthy adults received standard cleaning on one side of their mouth and standard cleaning plus ozone on the other side. Researchers measured gum pocket depth, plaq…

This study tested a personalized nutrition plan for 40 men with gastric cancer who were having surgery. The plan included extra amino acids to help prevent muscle loss and fat buildup in muscles. Researchers measured changes in muscle quality and recovery one week before and four…

This study looked at whether different music frequencies played during yoga-based exercises can improve physical and mental performance in inactive young adults aged 18-35. Thirty healthy but inactive participants completed tests of cognitive flexibility and lower body strength. …

This study looked at whether placing stitches in the roof of the mouth before taking a gum graft can reduce bleeding and improve patient comfort. 32 adults with receding gums took part. Researchers measured blood loss, pain, and healing after surgery. The goal is to make this com…

This study looked at whether playing music for pregnant women during a routine non-stress test (a check on baby's heartbeat and movements) can lower the mother's anxiety and improve her mood. About 100 pregnant women took part, with half listening to music through headphones duri…

This study tested whether balance training with stroboscopic glasses (glasses that flicker on and off) helps female volleyball players with chronic ankle instability. 24 professional players did balance exercises either with or without the glasses. The results showed that the gro…

This study looked at whether applying chitosan (a natural substance) and i-PRF (a blood concentrate) to the wound site can help gums heal better after a gum graft procedure. 68 patients were divided into three groups: one received a standard gelatin sponge, one got chitosan, and …

This study looked at two different types of arm exercises in 14 children aged 5–12 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. One group did bilateral strengthening exercises based on PNF patterns, and the other did plyometric exercises. The goal was to see which approach better impr…

This study tested whether a mild electrical brain stimulation technique called tDCS, applied for 5 days in a row, could help adults who stutter speak more fluently. 36 adults with developmental stuttering received either real or fake (sham) stimulation while doing speech exercise…

This study tested a manual therapy technique called Mulligan SNAG for people with long-term low back pain. Thirty adults were split into three groups: one received SNAG plus standard physiotherapy, another received standard physiotherapy alone, and a third received a fake SNAG tr…

This study looked at whether adding task-oriented training (practicing real-life arm movements) to standard physical therapy could help people who had a stroke at least 6 months ago regain better use of their affected arm. 39 participants were split into two groups: one got stand…

This study looked at whether special breathing exercises (called functional inspiratory muscle training) can improve health in people with obesity. 45 adults with a BMI between 30 and 40 took part. The goal was to see if these exercises could help with body composition, heart hea…

This study looked at whether Baduanjin, a gentle mind-body exercise, can help people with knee osteoarthritis reduce pain, improve balance, and overcome fear of movement. Sixty adults aged 40 to 70 with knee OA were split into three groups: one did standard exercises, one added B…

This study looked at whether using sonic devices (EDDY or EndoActivator) with or without a laser during root canal treatment could lower pain after the procedure. Eighty adults with infected single-root teeth were randomly assigned to one of four cleaning methods. Patients report…

This study looked at how muscle strength relates to balance in people with chronic ankle instability or ACL knee injuries, compared to healthy individuals. Researchers measured static and dynamic balance using a special platform. The goal was to better understand how these injuri…

This study looked at whether adding one-on-one counseling to standard childbirth education helps first-time mothers feel more prepared for pregnancy and birth. 110 pregnant women in Istanbul took part, with half getting education plus counseling and the other half getting educati…

This study looked at whether thermal imaging (a camera that measures body heat) can reliably assess injury risk in volleyball players. Researchers compared thermal images with standard performance tests like jumping and balance in 33 amateur and professional players. The goal was…

This study tested a new breathing exercise device made in Turkey on 40 healthy adults. The device combines features of two existing tools to improve lung function and breathing muscle strength. Participants used the device 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the new…

This study looked at whether adding recovery training to regular tennis practice improves lower leg explosive strength in young athletes. Twenty-eight tennis players aged 11-17 were split into two groups: one did only their usual training, the other added recovery sessions. Jump …

This study looked at how a single basketball training session affects balance and muscle control in 34 professional teen basketball players aged 13-18. Researchers measured jumps and balance before and after training to see if fatigue changes performance, and whether boys and gir…

This study looked at how a single session of blood flow restriction (BFR) training—using a cuff to limit blood flow during exercise—affects balance and joint awareness in healthy adults aged 18 to 35. Seventy-four participants were split into three groups: BFR, sham, and control.…

This study looked at how standing versus squatting during the first stage of labor affects birth length, comfort, pain, and feelings of trauma. 82 women who had given birth before took part. The goal was to see which position might make labor better for moms.

This study looked at 108 Turkish adults to see if knowing more about oral health leads to healthier gums. Participants took a reading test about dental terms and got a gum exam. The goal was to find out if people with lower oral health literacy have worse gum disease, which could…

This study looked at how different training frequencies during a six-week functional training program affect explosive strength in adolescent tennis players aged 12-18. Thirty participants with at least two years of tennis experience completed the program, and researchers measure…

This observational study looked at 46 men aged 18-30 to compare trunk muscle strength and balance between elite wrestlers and healthy, sedentary volunteers. The goal was to see if years of professional wrestling training leads to better core strength and stability. Participants c…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) could better predict fall risk in people with Parkinson's disease by analyzing walking tests that involve thinking at the same time (dual-tasking). Thirty participants completed balance and stepping tests while being recorded…

This study looked at whether an 8-week core stabilization exercise program improves balance and trunk endurance in people who had ACL reconstruction surgery. 30 participants (15 with ACL surgery and 15 healthy) did the same exercises twice a week. The goal was to compare results …