Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

This study tested a new biological approach to treat dead teeth with infected roots. Researchers compared transplanting a patient's own healthy tooth pulp tissue (with or without a growth factor gel) against the standard root canal procedure. The goal was to see if the transplant…

This study tested whether treating dental implants with different types of cold plasma gas could help them bond more securely to the jawbone. Eleven patients each received four implants, with each implant randomly assigned to receive either no treatment or one of three plasma tre…

This study tested two methods to help gum grafts heal better and shrink less after surgery. Forty-eight adults with receding gums received a standard gum graft, with some also getting an injection of their own platelet-rich fibrin or low-level laser therapy. The goal was to see i…

This study tested different combinations of natural healing materials and cleaning solutions to treat infected, underdeveloped permanent teeth in young people. Thirty patients had their treated teeth followed for one year to see which approach best helped the tooth roots continue…

This study tested three different materials used to seal root canals to see if one causes less pain after the procedure and leads to better healing of the bone around the tooth root. 72 adults with a tooth infection received a standard root canal treatment and were randomly assig…

This small, early study tested a new procedure for treating dead, infected teeth. Doctors took healthy pulp tissue from a patient's wisdom tooth and placed it into the cleaned-out root canal of a dead tooth, along with concentrated growth factors from the patient's own blood. The…

This study investigated whether a form of acupuncture using mild electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture) could help protect the heart and reduce inflammation in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. It involved 104 patients who were randomly assigned to receive …

This study tested a special mind-body exercise program called BETY to see if it could help people with Primary Sjögren's Syndrome. The program combined physical exercises with pain and mood management techniques. Researchers compared the program when done in a group, done individ…

This study tested if a cold plasma device could make dental injections less painful. In 30 healthy adults, researchers applied the device to one side of the mouth before an injection and compared the pain to the other side, which got the standard injection. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a mind-body practice involving tapping on specific points, could help postmenopausal women feel less pain and anxiety during a uterine biopsy (probe curettage). Researchers worked with 132 women to see if using EFT …

This study tested a 12-week health program designed to help older adults living in temporary housing after a major earthquake. The program included personalized exercises, nutrition advice, and mental health support. Researchers compared 30 people who received the program to 30 w…

This study aimed to understand how a common weight-loss surgery affects a hormone called Phoenixin-14, which is linked to appetite. Researchers measured the hormone levels in 36 adults with severe obesity before and after they had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The goal was to …

This study aimed to understand if levels of certain minerals in the blood are connected to having both type 2 diabetes and serious gum disease (periodontitis). Researchers measured chromium, magnesium, and nickel in 74 adults, comparing those with diabetes and gum disease to heal…

This study aimed to understand the complex nature of dental pain by looking at connections between stress, inflammation, and pain signals. Researchers measured specific chemicals in saliva and tooth pulp from 72 adults with and without tooth pain. They also assessed participants'…

This study aimed to understand the connection between muscle strength in the arms and shoulders and hand function in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers measured strength and dexterity in 70 participants to see how weakness in different muscle groups affects daily tasks …

This study aimed to understand the connection between trunk stability (balance) and hand dexterity in people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers measured 80 participants' postural sway using a motion sensor and tested their hand skills with a timed pegboard task. The goal was t…

This study surveyed pediatric physical therapists in Turkey to understand their awareness and use of tools for early detection of cerebral palsy in infants aged 0-2 years. The goal was to see if therapists are following international guidelines that recommend specific tools to di…