Marmara University

This study compared two removable dental appliances, the LM-Activator and the Twin Block, for treating children with a specific jaw misalignment (Class II malocclusion). It involved 26 children aged 8-13 to see which device better corrected their bite and potentially improved hea…

This study tested whether using a larger cleaning size at the tip of a tooth's root leads to better healing after a special regenerative treatment for infected teeth. Researchers compared two different cleaning sizes in 36 adults with infected mature teeth to see which approach r…

This study tested whether a special dental procedure to treat infected tooth roots works better and causes less pain when done in one visit versus two visits. It involved 32 healthy adults with a specific type of chronic tooth infection. Researchers measured patients' pain after …

This study tested a simple decision rule to help emergency doctors decide when older adults who have fallen need a head CT scan. It involved 800 patients aged 65+ who came to the ER after a fall. The goal was to validate whether this checklist could safely identify patients who a…

This study tested whether three popular AI chatbots (ChatGPT-4o, Gemini, and Claude 3.7) could help diagnose tooth infections and plan treatments. Researchers compared the AI's recommendations against decisions made by specialist dentists for 120 patients. The goal was to see if …

This study tested whether a 7-week program teaching self-compassion could reduce bullying and victimization among middle school students. Researchers worked with 115 fifth-grade students, randomly assigning them to either participate in the program or be in a comparison group. Th…

This study tested whether a creative group therapy called psychodrama could improve mental health in nursing students. Fifty-five students were randomly assigned to either attend 12 weekly psychodrama sessions or participate in regular group discussions on similar topics. Researc…

This study compared two methods for managing pain after major abdominal surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer nerve block technique could provide pain relief similar to a standard spinal morphine injection, but with fewer side effects like nausea or breathing problems. The …

This study looked at whether having metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure and high blood sugar) changes how well a steroid injection works for chronic back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc. Researchers gave the injection to 51 adults whose pa…

This study tested whether a simple quiz game could help reduce anxiety and pain in children during dental visits. Researchers worked with 80 children aged 4-8 who had no previous dental experience. The technique involved asking children fun questions about colors, fruits, and ani…

This study tested whether a simple art activity—coloring mandala circles—could help ease anxiety, reduce fatigue, and improve sleep for elderly people living in a nursing home. Researchers worked with 63 residents aged 65 and older to see if this non-drug activity provided mental…

This study tested if adding simple mental tasks to standard walking and cycling exercises could help people with COPD. Over 8 weeks, researchers compared a group doing these combined 'dual-task' exercises with a group doing standard exercises alone. They wanted to see if the adde…

This study tested if applying a silver fluoride treatment to weak, sensitive molar teeth in children could help. Researchers worked with 34 children aged 8-13 who have a condition that makes their back teeth soft and painful. They compared a standard filling material against the …

This study tested whether using a specific method to analyze a patient's brain waves (EEG) during surgery helps doctors give the right amount of anesthesia. The goal was to see if this leads to a better, smoother recovery with fewer problems like confusion (delirium) after surger…

This study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques to see which one better manages pain and reduces the need for opioid painkillers after a specific type of lung surgery. It involved 76 adults who had a minimally invasive lung lobe removal. Patients were randomly assigne…

This study compared two common mouth sprays to see which one works better for reducing pain, swelling, and difficulty opening the mouth after wisdom tooth surgery. Forty adults had both lower wisdom teeth removed in two separate surgeries, using a different spray after each one. …

This study tested which method works better for quickly reducing severe pain from a broken hip in the emergency room: a targeted nerve-block injection or standard intravenous (IV) pain medication. Researchers compared an ultrasound-guided injection that numbs the leg nerve (femor…

This study tested a special teaching method called 'Teach-Back' to see if it helps cancer patients better manage the common side effects of chemotherapy, like nausea and fatigue. Researchers worked with 80 patients receiving chemotherapy for the first time to see if this improved…

This study compared two different nerve-blocking techniques to manage pain after minimally invasive chest surgery. Researchers tested whether injecting numbing medication near specific nerves could reduce pain better than standard pain medication pumps. The goal was to find which…

This small pilot study looked at whether fixing weak, sensitive back teeth in children with a specific dental condition (MIH) could improve how their bite force is distributed and how their jaw muscles work. Researchers measured bite force and muscle activity in 5 children before…

This study aimed to understand if the waiting time between sessions of shock wave treatment for kidney stones affects potential harm to the kidneys. Researchers measured specific substances in the urine of 50 adult patients before and after their treatments to look for signs of k…

This small pilot study compared two digital methods for designing temporary dental veneers. Researchers tested whether 3D-printed temporary teeth matched their digital designs accurately. Five volunteers had veneers designed using both a 2D-to-3D method and a direct 3D method, th…

This study aimed to understand how gestational diabetes might affect a mother's hormones and the nutritional content of her breast milk. Researchers compared 40 women with and without gestational diabetes by collecting their blood and breast milk samples two weeks and one month a…

This study aimed to understand how a 6-minute arm movement test relates to other measures of physical ability, fatigue, daily activities, and quality of life in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Researchers tested 21 patients with stable IPF, having them perform se…

This study tested if using an ultrasound to measure a patient's airway is better than the standard method for choosing the right size of breathing tube during lung surgery. Researchers compared the two methods in 74 patients to see if ultrasound could lead to fewer complications,…

This study aimed to understand the inflammation inside teeth affected by a common enamel defect called Molar-Incisor Hypomineralization (MIH). Researchers compared fluid samples from the dental pulp of 85 children's molars, some with MIH and some without, to measure different inf…

This study tested if adding a patient's own healing factor (Platelet-Rich Fibrin or PRF) to a standard bone graft improves bone growth for sinus lift surgery. Patients who needed this surgery on both sides of their upper jaw received the standard graft on one side and the graft w…

This study aimed to understand how satisfied patients are with new tooth-colored fillings on their front teeth. Researchers asked 50 adults to rate their fillings right after the dental procedure and again one week later. The goal was to see if their opinions changed over a short…

This study tested whether giving cancer patients a 'Question Prompt List' (QPL) helps them feel more empowered and less anxious. Researchers surveyed and interviewed 96 patients and their healthcare providers in Turkey to see if using the list during appointments improved communi…

This study aimed to understand if small, natural-looking bumps (called mamelons) on the edges of front teeth affect how attractive a smile appears. Researchers digitally altered photos of a smile to create different versions with these bumps and asked 135 people—including dentist…