Ordu University

This study tested whether adding a hyaluronic acid gel to a standard gum surgery could improve healing and patient comfort for receding gums. Twenty adults with receding gums on both sides of their upper jaw had the surgery, with the gel used on one side and a saline rinse on the…

This study tested two special gels made from a patient's own blood to see if they could help the roof of the mouth heal faster and with less pain after gum graft surgery. 45 patients had the surgery and were randomly assigned to receive one of the gels or a standard sponge. Resea…

This study tested whether daily probiotic supplements could help children with cerebral palsy who suffer from chronic constipation. For 28 days, children took either a Lactobacillus reuteri supplement, a Lactobacillus rhamnosus supplement with a prebiotic, or received standard ca…

This study aimed to find out how often a specific intravenous (IV) iron treatment, called ferric carboxymaltose, causes a rare side effect that reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Researchers measured blood oxygen levels in nearly 1,000 patients receiving the IV iron as …

This study aimed to understand if patient surveys about their recovery match their actual physical abilities after hip replacement surgery. Researchers compared 50 patients' self-reported scores with their performance on walking and balance tests. The goal was to help doctors det…

This study aimed to understand the role of a protein called IL-36α in gum disease. Researchers collected saliva and fluid from the gums of 80 people, including those with healthy gums, gingivitis, and periodontitis. They measured the protein levels and compared them to standard d…

This study tested a Turkish-language questionnaire designed to understand what pregnant women see as the benefits and barriers to exercise. Researchers gave the survey to 300 pregnant women to check if it was reliable and valid. The goal is to gather information that could later …

This study aimed to create a Turkish version of a questionnaire that measures what people know about low back pain. Researchers translated the questionnaire and tested it on 186 Turkish-speaking adults who had back pain. The goal is to give healthcare workers a reliable tool to u…

This study looked at how a woman's focus on pain before vaginal surgery might affect her pain, bladder and bowel function, and sexual life after the operation. Researchers followed 77 women, asking them questions before and after surgery to understand these connections. The goal …