Szeged University

This study compared four minimally invasive procedures—vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, stentoplasty, and thermal facet ablation—for treating pain from vertebral compression fractures. Researchers enrolled 1000 adults with chronic back pain due to these fractures. The goal was to see…

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy can reduce pain caused by orthodontic separators (rubber bands placed between teeth before braces). Thirty-one adults received different laser doses on three sides of their mouth and a fake treatment on the fourth side. Pain level…

This study compares two simple educational tools—a written PDF and an audio podcast—to see which helps people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) learn more about their condition. Participants fill out questionnaires at the start and after three months to measure knowledge, sat…