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 specific nerve block (external oblique intercostal plane block) could reduce the amount of strong painkillers (opioids) needed during gallbladder removal surgery. 80 adults having planned laparoscopic gallbladder surgery took part. The goal was to see …

This study looked at whether using a stress ball during and after a planned cesarean section can help lower anxiety and pain, and support breastfeeding. 109 pregnant women took part. The stress ball is a simple, non-drug tool meant to distract the mind and relax muscles. Results …

This study looked at whether a special nerve block (called a rectointercostal fascial plane block) can help control pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery. Fifty-six adults with obesity were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plu…

This study looked at two common ways to calm children before an endoscopy (a tube with a camera placed inside the body): giving a calming medicine as a nose spray, or letting them watch short videos. Researchers observed 50 children aged 2 to 12 to see which approach worked bette…

This study looked at whether adding a deep gluteal nerve block to the usual hip block can improve pain control and reduce opioid use in adults undergoing hip fracture surgery. Sixty-eight patients were randomly assigned to receive either the standard block alone or with the extra…

This study examined 404 adults aged 40-59 to see if a diagonal crease on the earlobe (Frank's sign) is more common in smokers. Researchers compared current, former, and non-smokers to understand if this simple, non-invasive sign could help doctors quickly spot people at higher ri…

This study looked at 36 people having breast cancer surgery to see how well different numbing techniques cover the surgical area. Researchers mapped the numb skin areas after each technique to find which works best for pain control. The goal is to help doctors choose the right nu…

This study looked at how anesthesia residents with less than two years of experience learn to use a video laryngeal mask airway (LMA), a device that helps manage breathing during surgery. Researchers tracked 100 residents to see how many tries it took for them to become skilled a…

This study looked at 44 adults with septic shock in intensive care to see how giving fluids affects small blood vessel function and organ health. Researchers measured capillary refill time (how fast skin color returns after pressing it) and organ failure scores before and after f…

This study followed 18 adults with active ankylosing spondylitis (a type of inflammatory arthritis affecting the spine) to see how their sleep and physical activity changed after starting anti-TNF therapy. Participants wore a sensor to track movement and had overnight sleep tests…

This study looked at 40 adults to see if the amount of spinal fluid in the lower back affects how spinal anesthesia works. Participants had an MRI before receiving a standard dose of anesthetic. Researchers measured spinal fluid volume and compared it to how high and how long the…

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 …