Samsun University

This study looked at whether a protein called Cadherin-6 in the blood of pregnant women could help predict preeclampsia, a dangerous condition involving high blood pressure. Researchers measured Cadherin-6 levels in 150 women between 15 and 20 weeks of pregnancy and tracked who l…

This study tested whether a nerve block called the external oblique intercostal plane block could reduce the amount of opioid painkiller needed during laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 80 adults having elective surgery received the block before the procedure. Researchers measured…

This study looked at whether adding a deep gluteal nerve block to a standard hip block can improve pain relief and reduce the need for strong painkillers after hip fracture surgery. 68 adults having hip surgery under spinal anesthesia took part. Researchers measured pain scores a…

This study tested whether a specific nerve block, called a rectointercostal fascial plane block, could reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Fifty-six adults undergoing weight-loss surgery were randomly assigned to receive either t…

This study tested whether using a stress ball during an elective cesarean section can reduce anxiety and pain and help with breastfeeding. 109 pregnant women participated. Half used a stress ball for 15 minutes during surgery, while the other half did not. Researchers measured an…

This study looked at two common methods to reduce anxiety in children aged 2-12 before an endoscopy: watching short videos or receiving a nasal spray of dexmedetomidine. Researchers measured anxiety levels at different times before the procedure. The goal was to see which approac…

This completed study looked at how psychological resilience and body image relate to pain in people with rheumatoid arthritis or fibromyalgia, compared to healthy volunteers. Researchers measured these factors using questionnaires in 124 adults. The goal was to better understand …

This study followed 18 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis who were starting anti-TNF therapy for the first time. Researchers measured their sleep quality using overnight sleep tests and a questionnaire, and tracked their daily step counts with a wearable device. The goal w…

This study examined 404 adults aged 40-59 to see if a diagonal crease on the earlobe, known as Frank's sign, is more common in smokers. Researchers took ear photos and recorded medical histories. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive sign could help doctors quickly ide…

This completed study looked at how quickly anesthesia residents with less than two years of experience learn to use a video laryngeal mask airway (Video-LMA), a device that helps manage a patient's airway during surgery. Researchers tracked 100 residents to see how many tries it …

This study used MRI scans to measure the volume of spinal fluid in 40 adults before they received spinal anesthesia for surgery. Researchers wanted to see if the amount of fluid affected how high and how long the anesthesia worked. The goal is to help doctors tailor anesthesia do…

This completed study in 44 intensive care patients with sepsis or septic shock examined how giving standard IV fluids affects capillary refill time (a simple fingertip test) and organ function. Researchers measured changes in organ failure scores and stroke volume after fluid res…

This study looked at how different nerve blocks numb the skin for breast cancer surgery. Thirty-six patients received one of three types of nerve blocks before surgery. Researchers mapped the numb area and checked if it covered the surgical incision. The goal is to help doctors c…