Ordu University

This study tested whether adding a hyaluronic acid gel to standard gum surgery (coronally advanced flap) helps treat type 1 gum recession. Twenty adults with gum recession on both sides of the mouth took part. The gel aims to improve gum coverage and reduce discomfort. Results we…

This study looked at whether a newer drilling method called osseodensification causes less pain and anxiety than the standard method for dental implants. 72 adults who needed implants took part. The goal was to see if the new technique improves comfort and implant stability.

This study tested a device that sends mild electrical pulses to a nerve in the ear (trigeminal nerve) to see if it helps people with migraine. 102 adults with episodic migraine received either real or sham stimulation three times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured headache…

This study tested whether applying advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) or concentrated growth factor (CGF) membranes to the roof of the mouth after a gum graft could reduce pain and speed healing. Forty-five adults who needed a gum graft were randomly assigned to receive one of…

This study tested whether daily probiotic supplements could improve constipation and weight gain in 30 children with cerebral palsy. Participants took either Lactobacillus reuteri or a prebiotic-enriched Lactobacillus rhamnosus for 28 days. Caregivers tracked bowel movements and …

This study looked at how different ways of taking a blood sample from a finger affect blood sugar readings in people with diabetes. Researchers compared the first and second drops of blood, and also tested with and without squeezing the finger. The goal was to find the most accur…

This study measured levels of a protein called IL-36α in saliva and gum fluid from 80 people with gum disease, gingivitis, or healthy gums. The goal was to see if this protein is linked to gum inflammation and damage. No treatment was given; it was purely an observational study t…

This study looked at how being very aware of pain before vaginal surgery affects pain, bladder and bowel function, and sexual life after surgery. Researchers tracked 77 women before and after their operation using questionnaires. The goal was to see if pain hypervigilance leads t…

This study tested whether a Turkish version of the Exercise Benefits/Barriers Scale is a reliable tool for pregnant women. Researchers surveyed 300 pregnant women in their second or third trimester to see how they perceive the pros and cons of exercise. The goal is to help health…

This study created a Turkish version of the Low Back Pain Knowledge Questionnaire and tested it with 186 Turkish-speaking adults who have back pain. The goal was to ensure the questionnaire is accurate and reliable for measuring what patients know about low back pain. This tool c…

This completed study looked at how often a rare blood condition called methemoglobinemia occurs after treatment with the IV iron drug ferric carboxymaltose. Researchers measured methemoglobin levels in nearly 1,000 adults receiving the drug for iron-deficiency anemia and compared…

This study looked at 50 people who had hip replacement surgery at least 6 months earlier. Researchers compared how patients rated their own recovery on questionnaires with how they actually performed on physical tests like walking speed and balance. The goal was to see if these t…