Izmir Katip Celebi University

This study compared three types of ready-made caps (stainless steel, zirconia, and nanohybrid composite) for fixing large cavities in children's back baby teeth. It involved 46 children aged 4-9 to see which cap performed best over a year in terms of durability, appearance, and g…

This study tested a new scoring system to help doctors quickly identify which patients with stomach bleeding are at highest risk for serious complications. Researchers looked back at the records of 312 adult patients who came to one emergency room with stomach bleeding. They crea…

This study aimed to find out if measuring three specific substances in saliva could help doctors better diagnose gum disease. Researchers compared saliva samples from 60 healthy people, people with mild gum inflammation (gingivitis), and people with more serious gum disease (peri…

This study compared three different types of dental sealants to see which ones stay in place best and prevent cavities in children's back teeth over two years. Researchers worked with 200 healthy children aged 6-12, applying different sealants to matching teeth on opposite sides …

This study tested whether a special breathing muscle training program, delivered remotely through tele-rehabilitation, could help children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The goal was to see if this training could improve their lung strength, walking ability, and overall qualit…

This study tested whether listening to music during wound dressing changes helps reduce pain and anxiety for people with venous leg ulcers. Researchers compared two types of music (instrumental Turkish and Western) to no music in 97 patients. They measured pain and anxiety levels…

This study tested if a special pre-surgery education class could help people recover better after colon cancer surgery. 88 patients were randomly assigned to either get the new class or the usual pre-surgery instructions. The class explained what to expect before and after surger…

This study tested whether adding special eye and balance exercises to standard hands-on therapy could better help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers worked with 54 adults who had neck pain for at least three months. They compared the effects of standard therapy alone to…

This study tested whether adding specific exercises for the upper back (thoracic spine) to regular soccer training could improve spinal alignment and movement in professional players. Forty-two male soccer players were split into two groups: one did the extra exercises for six we…

This study tested whether a specific breathing technique called diaphragmatic breathing could help pregnant women who have low back pain. It involved 58 women in their second trimester. Researchers measured if the breathing exercises reduced pain, improved daily function and bala…

This study aimed to understand gum disease better by measuring the levels of three specific proteins in saliva. Researchers collected saliva samples from 60 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis to see if protein levels correlated with the health of their gums. T…

This study aimed to find out if certain inflammation markers in saliva can be used to diagnose gum disease. Researchers collected saliva from 60 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. They measured three specific proteins to see if their levels differed between t…