Deraya University

This early-phase trial tested a special insulin gel applied directly to the ear drum after surgery to repair a long-standing hole. Fifty adults with dry ear drum perforations received either the insulin gel or a plain foam control. The insulin group showed significantly better he…

This study looked at whether high-intensity interval training (short bursts of intense exercise) combined with the DASH diet (a heart-healthy eating plan) can reduce artery stiffness in people with high blood pressure. 66 adults aged 35-50 with controlled hypertension took part. …

This study looked at whether moderate aerobic exercise or resistance exercise is better for improving bone density in postmenopausal women with type 2 diabetes and osteoporosis. Fifty women aged 50-60 did either treadmill walking or resistance training three times a week for 12 w…

This small study tested a herbal tea made from berry and mango leaves in 10 adults with acute sinusitis. Participants drank the tea three times a day alongside their usual care for one month. Researchers measured changes in quality of life using a standard symptom questionnaire. …

This study tested two treatments for forward head posture, a common problem where the head juts forward causing neck pain and muscle strain. Forty adults were randomly assigned to receive either kinesio taping (a special tape applied to the skin) or corrective postural exercises.…

This study tested two different hands-on treatments for people with lower back pain that shoots down the leg (lumbar radiculopathy). Twenty adults received either spinal mobilization with leg movement or nerve gliding exercises for six weeks. The goal was to see which therapy bet…

This study tested whether adding Kinesio Taping (a special elastic tape) to posture correction exercises helps university students with tension-type headaches. Fifty-two students aged 18-25 were split into two groups: one did posture exercises alone, the other added Kinesio Tapin…

This study tested whether dry needling—a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle knots—combined with neck exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with chronic mechanical neck pain. Forty adults aged 25 to 65 were split into two groups: one received …

This study looked at two ways to help people with diabetic nerve pain in their legs: high-intensity laser therapy and moderate aerobic exercise. Sixty adults with symptoms like numbness, tingling, or burning took part. The goal was to see which approach improves leg function and …

This study tested two simple treatments for tennis elbow (lateral elbow tendinopathy) in 40 adults aged 18-55 with pain lasting over 3 months. One group received a forearm brace, the other got a hands-on therapy that mobilizes the upper back. Researchers measured pain using a sta…

This study looked at 85 young men who use smartphones a lot to see if forward head posture is linked to changes in lower spine alignment. Researchers measured head angle with a phone app and spine shape with a 3D scanner. The goal was to understand how screen time might affect po…

This study measured calf muscle thickness and length in 26 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (ages 6-12) who could still walk. Researchers used ultrasound and motion analysis to see how muscle structure relates to walking and other movements. The goal was to better unders…

This study measured hip and upper back movement in 60 adults with chronic low back pain to see if they are related. Participants had their hip range of motion and thoracic spine flexibility tested. The goal was to understand how these body areas might influence each other in peop…

This study looked at how well anti-HER2 drugs work in Egyptian women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Researchers followed 80 patients who received either one drug (trastuzumab) or a combination (trastuzumab plus pertuzumab or lapatinib) as part of their regular care. The goal w…