Firat University

This study tested two dental materials, Biodentine and Theracal PT, for treating deep cavities in adults. 61 participants received a partial pulpotomy (removing part of the tooth's nerve) and were followed for a year. The goal was to see if the tooth could survive without needing…

This study tested a simple, non-drug technique called Sujok therapy to help cancer patients feel more comfortable during port catheter placement (a small device inserted under the skin for chemotherapy). The therapy involves placing seeds on specific points on the hands and massa…

This study looked at 27 women aged 45-70 with knee osteoarthritis. They received a single platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection into the knee, followed by a 6-week home exercise program focusing on hip and leg strength. Researchers measured pain and muscle strength at the start, a…

This study looked at whether a simple hand massage can help reduce anxiety and increase comfort in people who have had weight-loss (bariatric) surgery. 90 adults took part, and researchers measured their anxiety and comfort levels after the massage. The goal was to see if this ea…

This study looked at whether educational podcasts can help people with high blood pressure stick to their treatment and take better care of themselves. About 94 adults with high blood pressure took part. They listened to podcasts on Spotify designed to teach them about managing t…

This study tested whether an ice-cold spray with menthol can reduce thirst, dry mouth, and nausea in 90 adults after rhinoplasty (nose job). Participants received the spray after surgery, and researchers measured their comfort and vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure. T…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles for relaxation could lower stress, anxiety, and fatigue in nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs). Sixty nurses took part, and researchers measured their feelings using standard surveys before and after the VR ex…

This study looked at whether a low-histamine version of the Mediterranean diet can help people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS) feel better. Fifty-one adults were split into three groups: one followed the low-histamine diet, another followed a standard Mediterrane…

This study looked at 80 severely obese adults having weight-loss surgery to see how changing their body position during the operation affected their heart function and electrical activity. Researchers measured heart signals and blood pressure at different positions, including lyi…

This study looked at how doing isometric (static) exercises for the thigh muscles at different knee angles affects balance, joint awareness, and physical performance in healthy adults aged 20-30. Thirty participants did an eight-week training program three times a week. The goal …

This study looked at whether dexmedetomidine, a drug used in general anesthesia, can protect the inner lining of blood vessels (endothelium) from damage during nose surgery. Researchers measured two biomarkers in the blood of 90 rhinoplasty patients. The goal was to see if adding…

This study explored whether levels of a natural substance, Phoenixin-14, can help predict which sepsis patients in the ICU are at higher risk of dying. Researchers measured Phoenixin-14 in the blood of 77 adults with sepsis and compared it to other markers. The goal was to see if…