Istanbul Medipol University Hospital

This study aimed to find the best surgical tool for connecting bile ducts during living donor liver transplants. Researchers compared using a high-powered microscope to standard surgical magnifying glasses (loupes) in 52 patients. The goal was to see which method led to fewer bil…

This study aimed to understand how a specific type of back brace (Chêneau orthosis) affects the 3D alignment of the spine and legs in teenagers with idiopathic scoliosis. Researchers followed 30 teens, aged 10-18, for 6 months, using special low-dose X-rays and balance tests. The…

This study tested whether a yoga training program could help adults with bronchiectasis breathe easier and feel better in their daily lives. It involved 60 participants aged 30-55 who had been diagnosed with the lung condition. Researchers compared the effects of yoga on particip…

This study compared two types of hyaluronic acid injections for knee osteoarthritis pain in active adults aged 50-70. Researchers tested whether a single dose of a newer 'cross-linked' gel worked better than two doses of a standard gel over six months. They measured pain, stiffne…

This study compared two different hands-on physiotherapy techniques to see which is better for treating headaches that come from the neck. Forty adults with these cervicogenic headaches received either gentle joint mobilization (Mulligan Concept) or a massage-like muscle release …

This study tested a non-invasive visual exercise program, delivered online, for a single patient with Mal de Débarquement Syndrome—a condition causing persistent rocking or swaying sensations after travel. The patient performed head movements while watching moving stripes on a sc…

This study tested a new type of nerve block to see if it could better manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Researchers gave 77 patients an ultrasound-guided injection of numbing medicine near their ribs before surgery. The goal was to see if this block reduced the …

This study tested whether adding Baduanjin, a gentle traditional Chinese exercise, to standard physical therapy could help people with Parkinson's disease. It involved 27 older adults living in a nursing home who were split into two groups: one received standard therapy, and the …

This study tested whether applying special elastic tape (kinesiotape) provides immediate relief for people with shoulder pain caused by poor posture and a condition called subacromial impingement. Researchers enrolled 114 adults with neck and shoulder pain to see if the tape coul…

This study tested if adding structured music activities, like playing harmonica and drums, to regular occupational therapy could better help children with ADHD improve their attention and thinking skills. Thirty-nine children aged 6 to 17 were split into two groups: one received …

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with rotator cuff tears. Thirty adults with diagnosed tears received standard therapy, and some also did special breathing exercises. Researchers measured if the breathing exercises hel…

This study tested whether adding video game exercises to standard physical therapy could help people with Parkinson's disease improve their arm movement, balance, and daily function. Thirty participants with Parkinson's were split into two groups: one received standard therapy, a…

This study tested whether different types of exercises could improve balance and body awareness in adults with flat feet. Forty volunteers with mild to moderate flat feet were assigned to try stretching, mobility, or stability exercises. Researchers measured their balance and ank…

This study tested whether adding breathing exercises to standard shoulder therapy helps people with rotator cuff impingement. Fifty-two adults with shoulder pain received either standard therapy or standard therapy plus manual therapy and breathing exercises for six weeks. Resear…

This study compared two different exercise programs to help men recover after cosmetic leg lengthening surgery. It tested whether Reformer Pilates or standard physiotherapy was better at improving muscle strength, flexibility, and daily function. The trial involved 30 men aged 18…

This study aimed to better understand the body's inflammatory response to two common dental infections: apical periodontitis (an infection at the tip of a tooth's root) and chronic periodontitis (gum disease). Researchers compared 185 people, including those with one of these inf…

This study aimed to understand how much women in Turkey know about Kegel exercises, which strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Researchers surveyed 182 adult women with active sex lives to measure their awareness, sources of information, and exercise habits. The goal was to gather kn…

This study aimed to better understand what contributes to disability in people with long-term neck pain. Researchers looked at 80 adults to see how jaw problems, sleep quality, and how well the neck moves and senses position work together to affect a person's daily life. The goal…

This study aimed to understand how chronic low back pain relates to leg muscle strength and balance, and if these factors differ with age. Researchers measured the pain levels, leg strength, and balance of 110 adults with and without back pain. The goal was to gather knowledge to…

This study aimed to understand how performing two tasks at once (like walking while talking) affects muscle strength and balance tests in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers compared standard single-task tests with dual-task tests in 60 adults aged 40-65 with knee arthri…

This study aimed to understand 'kinesiophobia'—the fear of movement or re-injury—in amateur volleyball players. Researchers surveyed 52 players to see how this fear relates to their fatigue levels and sleep quality. The goal was to gather knowledge to potentially help athletes ma…

This study aimed to find out if the chemical makeup of saliva could help identify different stages of inflammation around dental implants and natural teeth. Researchers analyzed saliva samples from 120 people with varying levels of gum and implant health. The goal was to see if s…

This study aimed to understand the connection between low oxygen levels, a specific inflammation-related chemical pathway, and the severity of gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers compared 23 people with gum disease to 22 people with healthy gums by analyzing their saliva and…

This study aimed to understand how the shape and posture of our feet change as we get older, and how those changes might affect balance and daily function. Researchers measured the feet and tested the balance of 60 healthy volunteers aged 20 to 65. The goal was to gather knowledg…