Kirikkale University

This study tested whether using a 940 nm diode laser along with standard deep cleaning helps treat peri-implantitis, a gum infection around dental implants. 39 adults with infected implants were split into three groups: cleaning alone, laser alone, or both. Researchers measured g…

This study compared two surgeries—PCNL and RIRS—for removing kidney stones that are 1-2 cm in size. Researchers wanted to see if the stone's location in the kidney affects which surgery works best. 110 adults took part, and the main goal was to see how many people were stone-free…

This study tested whether laughter yoga can reduce stress and improve self-efficacy in first-year nursing students. 88 students were split into two groups: one did laughter yoga, the other had traditional training. Researchers measured stress levels, coping behaviors, and self-co…

This study tested whether listening to music with alpha binaural beats (a type of sound that may promote relaxation) reduces anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear binaural beat music, relaxing music, or no sound during th…

This study tested a mobile app designed to help people with rheumatoid arthritis manage their condition. 90 adults with stable treatment used the app for 12 weeks, while a control group received usual care. Researchers measured changes in disease activity and quality of life to s…

This study looked at whether listening to Turkish classical music or music chosen by the patient could lower anxiety in 48 teenagers during orthodontic bracket placement. Participants either listened to music or had silence while getting braces, and their anxiety was measured usi…

This completed study looked at whether adding a continuous nerve block (fascia iliaca compartment block) to a standard joint injection can better control pain after total knee replacement. Researchers reviewed records of 60 patients to compare pain scores and satisfaction. The go…

This study looked at two ways of teaching dental students how to evaluate patients before a tooth extraction. One group used an OSCE (a hands-on exam), the other used traditional methods. Researchers measured their clinical skills, anxiety, and satisfaction. The goal is to find b…

This study checked whether the Turkish version of the Cardiac Depression Scale (CDS) works well for people with heart disease. Researchers tested 360 Turkish adults with various heart conditions to see if the scale accurately measures depression. The goal is to give doctors a rel…

This study looked at 85 children (ages 2-18) having dental procedures under general anesthesia. Researchers monitored heart rate and blood pressure to see if pulling the tongue (lingual retraction) causes sudden drops. The goal is to understand this reflex better so dental teams …

This study looked at whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood (injectable platelet-rich fibrin, or i-PRF) could help heal teeth with chronic infection at the root. Sixty adults with infected teeth received standard root canal treatment; half also got the i-PR…

This study looked at 105 adults getting a wisdom tooth removed under anesthesia. Researchers tested whether getting information verbally, through traditional materials, or from an AI source changed how anxious patients felt. The goal was to see which method helps people feel calm…

This study looked at 552 people hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome, a serious heart condition. Researchers calculated a value called the leukoglycemic index (LGI) from routine blood tests and compared it to the SYNTAX score, which measures how complex the coronary artery d…

This study looked at 60 university students aged 18-25 to see if those with temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) have different neck muscle endurance and pain sensitivity compared to healthy students. Researchers measured how long students could hold neck exercises and how much…

This completed study from Kırıkkale University looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like belly fat, high blood pressure, and high blood sugar) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Participants f…

This study looked at whether using a special laser (Nd:YAG) during root canal treatment could help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in infected teeth. Researchers measured certain markers in fluid samples from 58 patients. The results showed that the laser did not provide…

This study looked at 51 people to compare levels of three substances (IL-8, FGF-1, and VEGF) in teeth that are healthy, mildly inflamed, or severely inflamed. Samples were taken from the tooth pulp, gum fluid, and dentin fluid during routine root canal treatment. The goal was to …