Istanbul University

This study tested whether combining a patient's own fat-derived cells (stromal vascular fraction) with a minor surgical procedure called microfracture can improve knee osteoarthritis better than the cell therapy alone. Fifty adults with moderate knee arthritis were randomly assig…

This study looked at whether non-surgical gum disease treatment could reduce body-wide inflammation and improve blood fat levels in young adults with severe periodontitis. Fifty participants, including a healthy comparison group, were followed for 6 months after deep cleaning and…

This study looked at how well cold, heat, and electric tests can tell if a tooth's nerve is alive or dead. 175 adults with teeth needing root canal treatment took part. The test results were compared to what doctors saw when they opened the tooth. The goal was to find out which t…

This study tested a nurse-led home program to help older adults at high risk of falling. 82 seniors aged 65+ took part. The program focused on exercise, safety checks, and education to reduce falls and improve balance and quality of life.

This study tested two different numbing injections (erector spinae plane block and thoracic paravertebral block) in 120 adults having gallbladder removal surgery. The goal was to see which one better reduces the need for opioid painkillers in the first 24 hours after surgery. Res…

This study tested whether custom mouthguards designed using a jaw-tracking device called MODJAW work better than standard mouthguards for people with teeth grinding (bruxism) or jaw joint pain. Forty adults with mild-to-moderate symptoms used either a custom or standard splint fo…

This study tested whether using a lower amount of fresh gas during anesthesia (low-flow) could reduce lung collapse (atelectasis) after laparoscopic weight-loss surgery. Sixty adults were randomly assigned to receive either low-flow or normal-flow anesthesia. The researchers meas…

This study looked at whether adding specific postural exercises to standard mouthguard therapy can better reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with internal temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Fifty-seven adults were split into three groups: one received only a mou…

This study compared a special hand therapy (mCIMT) delivered via video calls to a standard home program in 42 children with unilateral cerebral palsy. The telerehabilitation group did therapy for 1 hour, 3 times a week for 6 weeks, plus daily activities. The goal was to see if re…

This study tested whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose prolotherapy) into the shoulder could reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic rotator cuff disease. Sixty adults aged 30 to 65 with shoulder pain lasting more than 3 months took part. The treatment aim…

This study tested whether showing children pictures and explaining the dental environment before treatment could lower their anxiety. 70 children aged 5 to 14 took part, with half receiving the visual lesson and half getting standard care. The results showed that the visual group…

This study reviewed 148 patients who had thigh bone or hip replacement-related fracture surgery using metal wires (cerclage) to hold bone pieces together. Researchers found that using more wires was linked to a higher risk of deep infection and persistent wound drainage. The find…

This study looked at immune cells in the blood of 44 people with membranous nephropathy, a kidney disease. Researchers tracked T- and B-cell levels over two years to see how they relate to treatment response and relapse. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test …

This study tested whether a blood protein called PTX3 can predict how much weight people lose and how their metabolism improves after gastric bypass surgery. Researchers followed 23 adults with obesity for 6 months after surgery. The goal was to see if PTX3 levels before surgery …

This study looked at 64 obese adults to see if having obesity hypoventilation syndrome (OHS) adds extra problems beyond obesity alone. Researchers measured exercise capacity, muscle strength, and quality of life using walking tests and questionnaires. The goal was to understand h…

This study looked at 75 people—some healthy and some with mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome—to see if ultrasound measurements of the median nerve can help diagnose the condition. Researchers measured nerve size at the wrist and forearm and compared these to pain, symptom se…

This study looked at whether people with Friedreich's ataxia have trouble making certain hormones. Researchers measured hormone levels in 11 patients and compared them to 15 healthy volunteers. The goal was to learn more about how the disease affects the body's hormone system, no…

This study looked at jawbone X-rays from 120 people—half with gum disease (periodontitis) and half healthy—to see if computer analysis could spot bone differences. Researchers used special software to measure bone patterns and thickness. The goal is to find better ways to detect …

This study looked at whether a tool called EVARUCI, which helps predict pressure injuries (bedsores) in intensive care patients, works well in Turkish hospitals. Researchers translated it into Turkish and tested it with 100 adult ICU patients who had no pressure injury when they …

This study looked at whether people on hemodialysis know how to safely disconnect themselves from the machine during an emergency, like a fire or power outage. Researchers tested 620 patients from multiple countries using a checklist. The goal was to see if training helps patient…

This study measured how giving higher or normal oxygen levels during laparoscopic lower abdominal surgery affects certain substances in the blood related to lung stress, inflammation, and blood vessel health. 76 adults took part, and researchers compared the two oxygen strategies…

This study surveyed 190 intensive care unit nurses from around the world to find out what they know and think about eye care for their patients. The goal was to see if nurses follow the latest guidelines for preventing eye problems in critically ill patients. The results help ide…

This study looked at different ways to move gum tissue aside during dental scans to see which method gives the best balance of clear images, patient comfort, and minimal tissue movement. Researchers studied 50 healthy adults with thick gums and good oral health. The goal is to he…

This study looked at 56 teens and young women with PCOS to see how birth control pills change their hormone levels over 6 months. Researchers used a precise method to measure hormones before and after treatment. The goal was to better understand how the pills work in young people…

This study tested whether doing push-ups with blood flow restriction (using bands to partially limit blood flow to the arms) can temporarily improve upper body explosive power. Thirty healthy volleyball players aged 18-25 participated. The main goal was to measure how far they co…