Eskisehir Osmangazi University

This study looked at two ways to manage pain after a planned C-section: a nerve block (TAP block) and injecting pain medicine into the wound. 75 women took part. The goal was to see which method helps mothers feel better and recover more quickly after surgery.

This study tested whether a daily mix of a special fiber (guar gum) and a probiotic (Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG) could help children with long-term constipation. Fifty-two children aged 4 to 16 took either the supplement plus diet advice or just diet advice for 12 weeks. Res…

This study tested three ways to manage pain during inguinal hernia repair: local anesthetic injection, quadratus lumborum block (QLB), and transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. 90 adults having surgery under general anesthesia took part. Researchers measured recovery quality a…

This study tested whether a mix of two probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus and Limosilactobacillus reuteri) could shorten diarrhea in children aged 1 to 6 with acute infectious diarrhea. 145 children were randomly assigned to receive the probiotics or a placebo. Researchers mea…

This study tested whether playing a 3D puzzle game three times a week for 10 weeks could improve cognitive skills and life engagement in older adults. Forty people aged 65 and older from a nursing home took part, with half playing the puzzles and half not. Results showed that the…

This completed trial tested whether an injection made from a patient's own blood (platelet-rich fibrin) can improve pain and jaw opening in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Forty adults were randomly assigned to receive either standard joint washing alone or j…

This study tested two techniques for washing out the jaw joint (arthrocentesis) in 30 adults with TMJ disorders. One method used a single needle, the other a catheter. Researchers measured pain and how wide patients could open their mouths. The goal was to see which approach prov…

This study tested whether a structured education program about vulvar self-examination could improve women's health beliefs and awareness. 203 women who had never learned about vulvar self-exams took part. The program was based on the Health Belief Model, which looks at how peopl…

This completed study looked at 70 patients over 65 years old undergoing hip surgery. Researchers compared two forms of spinal anesthesia (hypobaric and hyperbaric bupivacaine) to see which one causes fewer blood pressure drops. The goal is to find a safer option for older adults,…

This study explored the link between delirium (sudden confusion) and the process of taking patients off a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. Researchers watched 38 adults before and after their breathing tube was removed, checking for delirium using a special test. The…

This study checked how stable teeth are in people with cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD), a rare jaw condition that can affect tooth attachment. Researchers used two non-invasive tools—a device that measures tooth vibration and a bite force sensor—to compare affected teeth with hea…

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them learn to brush better. Sixty kids aged 7 to 14 received hands-on brushing lessons, some with positive images, some with negative images, and some with no images. Researchers measur…