Istanbul University

This study tested if combining two procedures works better than one for knee arthritis. 50 patients with moderate knee arthritis received either a cell therapy injection alone or that injection plus a bone marrow stimulation technique. Researchers measured pain, function, and car…

This study aimed to find out how accurate common dental tests are at telling if a tooth's nerve is alive or dead. Researchers tested 175 adults who needed a root canal, using cold, heat, and a small electric current on their tooth. They then compared the test results to what they…

This study aimed to see if ultrasound scans could be a good alternative to standard nerve tests for diagnosing carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Researchers compared ultrasound measurements of the median nerve in 75 people, including healthy individuals and those with mild to moderat…

This study tested whether adding specific neck and posture exercises to standard jaw splint therapy works better for reducing pain and improving movement in people with jaw joint disorders. Fifty-seven adults with jaw pain were split into three groups: one used only a jaw splint,…

This study compared two different nerve-block techniques to manage pain after laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers tested whether an erector spinae plane block or a thoracic paravertebral block was more effective at reducing patients' need for opioid pain medicat…

This study tested whether a special arm therapy delivered through video calls (telerehabilitation) could help children with one-sided cerebral palsy use their affected arm better. Forty-two children were split into two groups: one received the guided online therapy, and the other…

This study tested whether injections of a sugar-water solution (dextrose prolotherapy) could reduce pain and improve movement in people with long-term rotator cuff shoulder problems. 60 patients who still had pain after standard treatments were randomly assigned to receive either…

This study tested if a custom-made mouth splint, designed using a device that tracks a person's unique jaw movements, works better than a standard splint for people who grind their teeth. Forty adults with mild-to-moderate teeth grinding or jaw pain were randomly given either the…

This study looked at how doing push-ups with a special cuff that partially restricts blood flow affects short-term explosive arm power. Researchers tested 30 young volleyball players, having them perform push-ups under three different conditions: with blood flow restriction, with…

This study looked at whether standard dental X-rays can show differences in jawbone quality between people with gum disease and healthy people. Researchers analyzed 120 existing X-rays using special computer measurements to compare bone patterns. The goal was to see if these X-ra…

This small, completed study aimed to understand if people with Friedreich's ataxia have problems producing certain hormones. Researchers compared detailed hormone measurements from 11 patients with the disease to 15 healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather new knowledge about t…

This study aimed to better understand a serious autoimmune kidney disease called primary membranous nephropathy. Researchers analyzed specific immune cells (T-cells and B-cells) in the blood of 44 patients over two years to see how these cells relate to treatment success, relapse…

This study tested different methods dentists use to gently push back the gum line before taking a digital scan of a tooth. Researchers compared four techniques on 32 healthy participants to see which one provided the clearest scan picture while causing the least bleeding and disc…

This study aimed to understand how birth control pills affect hormone levels in teenagers and young women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Researchers measured detailed hormone profiles in 56 participants aged 13-21. They compared levels before and after 6 months of birth c…

This study surveyed 190 nurses working in intensive care units (ICUs) around the world. The goal was to understand their current knowledge, attitudes, and daily practices regarding eye care for critically ill patients. The results will help identify where education and training a…

This study aimed to see if a blood test taken before weight loss surgery could predict how well a patient would do afterward. Researchers followed 23 patients who had gastric bypass surgery, checking their blood for a marker called PTX3 beforehand. They then tracked the patients'…

This study aimed to understand if a breathing disorder linked to obesity makes things worse for people's fitness and daily life. Researchers compared 64 people with obesity, some with and some without the specific breathing condition. They measured how far people could walk, thei…

The purpose of this dual-center retrospective study is to investigate the relationship between the number of metallic cerclage wires used in femoral fracture surgery and the risk of developing deep infections. Cerclage wiring is a common technique used to hold bone fragments toge…