Samsun University

This study looked at whether measuring a specific protein (Cadherin-6) in a pregnant woman's blood between 15-20 weeks could predict if she would later develop preeclampsia. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 150 women to see if protein levels were different in those who dev…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block could reduce the amount of strong opioid painkillers needed during and after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery. Researchers compared 80 patients who received the nerve block to those who did not. They measured painkiller use during …

This study tested a new type of nerve block injection to see if it could reduce pain and the need for strong opioid painkillers after weight loss surgery. Researchers compared the new injection, given during surgery, to standard pain control methods alone. The main goal was to se…

This study looked at two common ways to help children feel less anxious before a stomach or colon exam (endoscopy). Researchers compared letting kids watch short videos to giving them a calming nasal spray. They measured how anxious the kids were, how much sedation medicine they …

This study tested if using a simple stress ball during and after a planned C-section could help new mothers. Researchers wanted to see if this easy, non-drug method could reduce anxiety and pain, and make it easier to start breastfeeding. The study involved 109 women who had elec…

This study tested whether adding a second targeted numbing injection to a standard pain-blocking method provides better pain relief for people having hip fracture surgery. Researchers compared pain levels, opioid medication use, and how easily patients could be positioned for the…

This small study aimed to understand how sleep quality and daily physical activity relate to disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Researchers followed 18 adults with active AS, measuring their sleep and movement before and 4 months after they started a sta…

This study aimed to understand the relationship between pain, psychological resilience, and body image in people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, comparing them to healthy individuals. Researchers enrolled 124 participants and had them complete questionnaires about thei…

This study aimed to create detailed maps showing which areas of skin go numb after different types of pain-blocking injections used during breast cancer surgery. Researchers worked with 36 patients to compare three common nerve block techniques and see how well they covered the s…

This study looked at whether a diagonal crease in the earlobe (called Frank's sign) is linked to smoking, a major risk for heart disease. Researchers examined 404 adults aged 40-59, comparing smokers and non-smokers. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive sign could hel…

This study looked at whether the amount of spinal fluid in a person's lower back, as seen on an MRI scan, affects how spinal anesthesia works. Researchers studied 40 adults who had recent back MRIs and then received spinal anesthesia for surgery. They measured the spinal fluid vo…

This study looked at patients in intensive care with septic shock, a life-threatening response to infection. Researchers wanted to see if a simple bedside test—pressing on a finger to check blood flow recovery time—could predict how well a standard fluid treatment would improve t…

This study observed how first- and second-year anesthesia residents learned to place a video-guided airway device (Video-LMA). Researchers tracked 100 residents with no prior experience as they performed the procedure on at least 10 patients each. The goal was to understand how m…