Duzce University

This study looked at 82 patients with unexplained high liver enzymes to see if a thinner 22-gauge needle works as well as a thicker 19-gauge needle for taking liver tissue samples during an endoscopy. Each patient had both needles used on the same liver lobe in one session. The g…

This study tested whether injecting epinephrine (a drug that shrinks blood vessels) into the opening of the bile duct, along with standard care, can lower the chance of pancreatitis after an ERCP procedure. Pancreatitis is a common and serious side effect of ERCP. The trial invol…

This study tested a mindfulness-based psychoeducation program for 66 nurses working in intensive care, oncology, and emergency units. The goal was to see if the program could reduce burnout, improve clinical decision-making, and lower existential anxiety. Researchers measured cha…

This study tested whether acupressure—a gentle finger pressure on specific body points—could improve sleep in 75 elderly people living in care homes. Participants received 12 sessions over four weeks. Results showed better sleep quality, less time to fall asleep, and reduced dayt…

This study looked at how ACL injuries impact not just the knee, but also brain activity, reaction speed, and mental readiness to return to sports. Researchers tested 60 male athletes using brain scans, computer reaction tests, and questionnaires. They found that athletes who had …

This study looked at whether adding physiotherapy—like massage, electrical stimulation, and exercises—to standard pain medicine helps people with sudden lower back spasms in the emergency room. Researchers reviewed records of 150 adults treated at one hospital. They compared pain…

This study looked at how combining simulation training with real hospital practice affects nursing students' skills. 94 second-year nursing students took part. The researchers compared different timings of simulation sessions to find the best way to improve competence.

This study looked at 140 women who had a C-section to see if the type of anesthesia (general vs. regional) changes the levels of natural antioxidants in their breast milk. Researchers collected a small milk sample 6 hours after surgery. The goal was to understand how different an…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence can predict difficult intubation by analyzing video images from a breathing tube camera. Researchers used data from 132 adults having planned surgery to train an AI model to spot high-risk cases. The goal is to help doctors prepar…

This study looked at how laparoscopic abdominal surgery might affect the brain. Researchers measured eye nerve thickness and brain oxygen levels in 50 adults before and after surgery, and tested their thinking skills. The goal was to see if these measurements could help detect ea…