Kafrelsheikh University

This study tested whether using a computer model to adjust doses of two common drugs (sitagliptin for diabetes and duloxetine for nerve pain) works better in people with liver cirrhosis. 64 patients with cirrhosis, diabetes, and nerve pain were grouped by liver severity and given…

This study tested two ways to guide a heart ablation procedure for people with a type of fast heartbeat called AVNRT. One method uses standard X-ray (fluoroscopy) and the other uses a 3D map of the heart. 80 adults took part. The goal was to see if the 3D method reduces radiation…

This study looked at two ways to treat advanced open-angle glaucoma: a gentle laser treatment (subthreshold diode laser) and a surgical procedure (trabeculotomy). 80 adults with advanced glaucoma that wasn't controlled by medications took part. The goal was to see which treatment…

This study tested two ways to place dental implants in the front upper jaw right after a tooth is pulled. Fifty adults aged 20 to 45 took part. One group got the standard socket shield technique, while the other got that plus a graft made from the patient's own extracted tooth. T…

This study tested a new way to rebuild lost jawbone using donated tooth material, guided by artificial intelligence. Twenty-two people with not enough bone for dental implants received either a block or shell-shaped graft made from donated teeth, along with an implant placed at t…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence can help dentists perform ridge splitting—a procedure to widen a narrow jawbone—and place dental implants at the same time. Twenty-two adults with thin upper jawbones were randomly assigned to either AI-guided or conventional surg…

This study compared two exercise programs—SEAS and BSPTS—for 30 teens with mild scoliosis (curves under 30 degrees). The goal was to see which approach better stops the curve from getting worse and improves posture and quality of life. Both methods use special exercises to streng…

This study compared three procedures for removing hard kidney stones that are not in the lower part of the kidney: flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL). 300 adults with a single stone up to 2 cm were random…

This study tested a new way to place dental implants using computer guidance and artificial intelligence. Twenty-two adults with a damaged front tooth received an implant right after tooth removal. The AI-assisted method aimed to improve implant stability and gum appearance compa…

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) helps older adults aged 65 and above who have severe obesity and related health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, or knee arthritis. Sixty patients chose either surge…

This study tested two approved drugs, mirabegron and montelukast, in 78 adults with liver cirrhosis who also had overactive bladder and asthma. The goal was to see if the drugs are safe and help control bladder and breathing symptoms. Participants were grouped by liver disease se…

This study looked at whether inositol, a natural insulin sensitizer, can improve ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who did not get pregnant with the drug letrozole. 36 women aged 18-35 took part. The researchers compared inositol to metformin, another commo…

This study tested two ways to fill the gap around a new dental implant placed right after a tooth is pulled. 63 adults received either a special tooth graft made from their own tooth or a standard bone graft. The goal was to see which method gave better implant stability and gum …

This study looked at 84 people with severe allergic rhinitis (constant sneezing, runny nose, itching, stuffiness) that didn't improve with usual treatments. Researchers compared three procedures that target the nerve in the nose: surgical cutting, radiofrequency, and surface cobl…

This study tested whether using a computer program to predict the right dose of blood pressure medication works better for people with liver cirrhosis. Forty participants with cirrhosis and high blood pressure received either nebivolol or carvedilol at doses suggested by the prog…

This study looked at the link between erectile dysfunction and early heart problems in men with metabolic syndrome. 60 men received either tadalafil, an SGLT2 inhibitor, or both for three months. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve both sexual function and heart…

This study tested two injections made from a woman's own blood (platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin) to treat stress urinary incontinence—leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising. Forty women aged 30-75 who could not or did not want surgery received one of t…

This study tested two ways to widen a narrow lower jawbone so dental implants can be placed. One method used AI and computer guidance to make tiny holes in the bone, while the other did the same procedure by hand. The goal was to see which approach is safer and more effective. Tw…

This study tested a new method to fix bone gaps that can happen when a dental implant is placed right after a tooth is pulled. Researchers used a plate made from the patient's own tooth to cover the gap, along with a tooth graft. The study included 63 adults aged 20 to 45 who nee…

This study tested a special massage technique to prevent or reduce stretch marks in first-time pregnant women. 42 women between 20-30 years old with a healthy weight participated. They performed the massage on their belly twice daily from week 17 to 28, then three times daily unt…

This study tested health programs to prevent obesity in 500 healthy children aged 6-12 living in Gharbia, Egypt. Researchers measured changes in weight, height, and blood tests. The goal was to help children maintain a healthy weight through education and lifestyle changes.

This study looked at 160 adults with heart failure who had a heart valve replaced. They were already taking dapagliflozin, a standard heart failure medicine. The researchers wanted to see if adding semaglutide (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) would improve heart functio…

This study looked at whether a gentle muscle release technique can help breastfeeding mothers with neck pain. Fifty women with postpartum neck pain were split into two groups: both received posture advice and exercises, but one group also got a positional release for the upper tr…

This study looked at 52 people over 50 with lower back pain and leg pain from a spine condition. It compared a less invasive surgery that only takes pressure off nerves to a more complex surgery that also fuses bones together. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pai…

This study tested a special muscle-relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) for women with cervicogenic headaches—headaches that start from the neck. Forty women took part; all received standard medical care, but half also got the extra muscle technique. The goa…

This study tested two drugs, zonisamide and topiramate, to see which works better for preventing migraines. About 600 people with migraines took one of the medicines for three months. Researchers measured how much their monthly migraine days dropped and how many people had at lea…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. 44 adults having shoulder surgery received either a pericapsular or interscalene nerve block. The goal was to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers after the procedure.

This study tested whether task-specific electrical stimulation can improve upper limb motor skills in 30 children aged 4-7 with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. The treatment involved applying electrical pulses to muscles to help build strength and support movement. The goal …

This study looked at whether aquatic (water) exercises could improve muscle strength and quality of life in children with sickle cell anemia. 50 children aged 6-10 took part. The goal was to see if gentle water-based activity could help without triggering pain episodes.

This study tested whether using computer-assisted 3D-printed guides helps dentists remove extra (supernumerary) teeth in healthy children more quickly and with less cutting than traditional freehand surgery. Thirty-two children took part, and the main goal was to measure how long…

This study tested whether a virtual reality-based posture correction program could reduce low back pain and improve balance in desk workers who sit for long hours. 50 adults with chronic low back pain participated. The program used VR to guide posture corrections, and researchers…

This study tested three medications (mirabegron, tamsulosin, and solifenacin) against a placebo to see which one best relieves lower urinary tract symptoms caused by a double-J stent. 535 adults who needed a stent after a kidney stone procedure took part. The goal was to find the…

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) in 64 men with mild to moderate severity. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either periareolar excision or pull-through surgery, and their satisfaction with chest appearance…

This study looked at two types of therapy—watching hand movements and core stability exercises—to see which better helps children aged 4 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy use their affected hand. 52 children participated, and the therapies were tested alone and together. The go…

This study looked at 150 adults who had endoscopic tear duct surgery (DCR) to fix a blocked tear duct causing watery eyes or infections. Half got a small internal nasal splint during surgery, half did not. The goal was to see if the splint helps prevent scarring and keeps the new…

This study compared three different surgical techniques for removing tonsils in 72 people with chronic tonsillitis. The goal was to see which method caused less pain, less bleeding, and faster healing. Researchers measured pain levels and checked for complications after surgery.

This study looked at 600 stroke patients in the Middle East who received the clot-busting drug alteplase. Researchers wanted to find out which patient traits or treatment delays might predict different types of brain bleeding after the drug. The goal is to help doctors better ide…

This study tested whether a computer program (Simcyp) could help doctors choose the right starting dose of warfarin for 21 people with liver cirrhosis and a blood clot in the portal vein. The goal was to reach a safe level of blood thinning faster and with fewer side effects. The…

This study looked at whether giving metoclopramide, a drug that speeds up stomach emptying, helps diabetic patients have less stomach fluid before surgery. 60 adults having elective surgery were checked with ultrasound to measure stomach contents. The goal was to see if the drug …

This study tested whether a computer program could help doctors choose the right dose of a statin (simvastatin) for people with liver cirrhosis and high blood pressure in the liver. Twenty-two adults with mild to moderate cirrhosis took part. The goal was to see if the program co…

This study looked at 366 women having their first planned C-section to compare two stitching methods for closing the uterus: a single layer of unlocked stitches versus a double layer. The goal was to see which method reduces the chance of developing a uterine niche—a small defect…