Damascus University

This study compares two treatments—intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and plasma exchange (PLEX)—for people experiencing a myasthenic crisis, a severe episode of muscle weakness in myasthenia gravis. Fifty adults were treated with either IVIG or PLEX, and their improvement was mea…

This study tested a conservative dental bridge for replacing a missing upper front tooth. Instead of grinding down adjacent teeth like a traditional bridge, the new design bonds a ceramic false tooth to the back of one or two neighboring teeth. Twenty-three patients were followed…

This study tested whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood—called injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF)—could reduce root shortening that sometimes happens when wearing braces. Thirty-six adults with crowded front teeth received either i-PRF or a saltwater …

This study tested three different bone-splitting techniques (using special drills, ultrasound, or a magnetic mallet) to place dental implants in people with narrow lower jawbones. 39 patients with missing back teeth took part. The goal was to see which method gave the best bone w…

This study looked at whether taking vitamin C can prevent Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), a painful condition that can develop after a wrist fracture. Researchers enrolled 220 adults with specific types of wrist fractures and gave them vitamin C to see if it reduced their …

This study tested whether a single steroid injection given during cataract surgery works as well as standard steroid eye drops to control inflammation afterward. 72 adults aged 50 and older having routine cataract surgery took part. The goal was to see if the injection could simp…

This study tested whether a nano-crystalline silver dressing helps gums heal faster and with less pain after surgical removal of dark gum pigmentation. Twelve adults with moderate to severe gum pigmentation had the surgery, and the silver dressing was compared to a standard dress…

This study tested whether injecting a mix of painkillers (bupivacaine, ketorolac, and epinephrine) around the knee during total knee replacement surgery could reduce pain and improve function better than standard pain medicines alone. Eighty adults with end-stage knee arthritis t…

This study tested whether a special dental tool called Physics forceps can reduce pain, anxiety, and extraction time when removing baby molars in children aged 6-9 years. Eighty healthy children were randomly assigned to have their tooth pulled with either Physics forceps or conv…

This study tested whether using special magnifying glasses (loupes) during braces placement reduces discomfort and saves time for people with crowded teeth. Sixty adults each had braces bonded on one side of their mouth with loupes and the other side without. The researchers meas…

This study tested whether using a low-level laser along with a small gum surgery (called piezocision) can safely speed up moving front teeth back in people with overbite. 66 healthy patients aged 17-28 were split into three groups: laser plus surgery, surgery alone, or standard b…

This study tested a needle-free device called INJEX to give local anesthesia to children aged 6-9 during dental procedures. The goal was to see if it causes less pain and anxiety compared to a traditional needle. Researchers measured pain using child and observer scales, and anxi…

This study looked at 60 adults with crooked teeth needing braces. Researchers tested two methods—tiny gum surgery (piezocision) and low-level laser therapy—to see if they could speed up moving a canine tooth into place. The goal was to shorten treatment time while keeping gums he…

This study tested whether a surgical technique called corticotomy (drilling small holes in the bone) can help move impacted canine teeth into place faster than the usual method. Forty-four people aged 18-28 with one stuck upper canine took part. Researchers measured changes in to…

This study tested whether smelling lavender-neroli oil and listening to familiar music can reduce anxiety and pain in children during a dental numbing shot. 108 kids aged 6-11 were split into four groups: aromatherapy only, music only, both, or a placebo mask. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether visual or sensory distractions (like videos or toys) help reduce pain and anxiety in 100 healthy children aged 4-6 during a dental numbing shot. Kids were randomly assigned to a distraction group or a no-distraction group. Researchers measured pain and a…

This study tested whether augmented reality glasses can reduce pain and anxiety in children during dental numbing injections. 108 children aged 7-9 were divided into four groups: some watched movies, some played video games, some did both through the glasses, and a control group …

This pilot study tested a new type of archwire designed to help move the upper front teeth backward as a group. Six adults with a specific type of overbite received the wire along with small screws and springs. The main goal was to see how fast the teeth moved and whether the wir…

This completed study in Syria examined whether certain genetic variations in the apelin system are linked to coronary artery disease and high blood pressure. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 223 participants, including healthy controls and patients with heart disease and h…

This study looked at two different methods used to protect the heart during coronary artery bypass surgery. Twenty patients were randomly assigned to receive either Calafiore or modified Del Nido cardioplegic solutions. Researchers measured heart muscle damage markers and amino a…

This study tested whether applying the drugs milrinone or nitroglycerin directly onto a blood vessel used in heart bypass surgery could improve blood flow. Forty-six patients having elective bypass surgery were randomly assigned to receive one of the two drugs or a saltwater solu…

This study looked at 38 adults aged 18-25 with Class II malocclusion (overbite) who needed their upper first premolars removed. Researchers compared how well round versus rectangular archwires moved the canine teeth into the gap. The goal was to see which wire shape worked better…

This study looked at whether a single implant in the lower jaw to hold a denture can change hearing ability. Thirty adults aged 50-65 who had never worn dentures before were tested. Their hearing was measured before and after getting the denture, after implant surgery, and after …

This study looked at 40 young adults (ages 18-25) with severely crowded teeth who needed four premolars removed. Researchers compared how much the tooth roots shortened after treatment with clear aligners versus traditional braces. They used 3D X-rays to measure root length befor…