Tanta University

This study tested several new techniques for placing tooth-colored fillings to see which ones hold up best over time. Researchers compared different layered approaches in 40 participants over 18 months, looking at factors like staining, cracking, and sensitivity. The goal was to …

This study tested whether adding a drug called dexmedetomidine to standard sevoflurane anesthesia could better protect kidney function during and after major knee replacement surgery. Researchers enrolled 90 patients to see if this combination reduced the risk of post-surgery kid…

This study tested if the drug gabapentin could help protect kidney function in obese patients undergoing weight loss surgery. Researchers compared kidney health in 90 patients, measuring specific markers in the blood and urine before and after surgery. The goal was to see if usin…

This study aimed to find the best technique for placing tooth-colored fillings in back teeth. Researchers followed 50 people with new cavities for two years, comparing four different placement methods. They checked how well the fillings fit against the tooth over time to see whic…

This study compared two surgical methods for fixing a broken jawbone. Twenty adult patients with a specific type of jaw fracture were randomly assigned to have their bone fixed with either one special locking plate or two standard plates. Doctors then tracked their recovery for s…

This study tested whether ketotifen, a common allergy and asthma medication, could help patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Researchers enrolled 60 adults with NAFLD to see if the drug could safely reduce liver scarring and inflammation. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at whether patients should temporarily stop a common blood pressure medication (an ACE inhibitor) before getting a coronary angiography, which is a scan of the heart's arteries. The goal was to see if stopping the pill could help protect the kidneys from a rare …

This study aimed to see which of three newer types of tooth-colored filling materials worked best for cavities near the gum line. Over 12 months, researchers tracked how well fillings made from preheated, sonic-activated, and flowable composite resins held up in 36 participants. …

This study tested if using a patient's own processed tooth as a bone graft works as well as standard donor bone for dental implants. It involved 24 people who needed a front tooth replaced immediately after extraction. Researchers measured how well the bone healed and supported t…

This study tested whether metformin, a common diabetes medication, could help control Parkinson's disease. It involved 60 patients already taking standard Parkinson's medication. Researchers measured changes in Parkinson's symptoms and blood markers to see if metformin provided a…

This study compared two manufacturing methods for custom metal plates used to fix broken jaws. Sixteen patients with fractures in the front part of the lower jaw received plates made either by 3D printing (additive) or by cutting from a block (subtractive). Researchers tested how…

This study tested if giving a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine during a specific brain surgery could help patients. The surgery was for a life-threatening brain bleed caused by a burst aneurysm. Researchers wanted to see if the drug could reduce dangerous blood vessel spasms …

This study tested whether giving magnesium alongside a common chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) could protect patients' kidneys from damage. It involved 75 people with head and neck cancer who were receiving cisplatin. Researchers compared three different doses of magnesium to find t…

This study tested whether a nutritional supplement called L-Arginine is safe and can help control a serious heart complication in children with sickle cell disease. It involved 50 children, aged 5 to 18, who already had signs of this heart issue. Researchers gave them L-Arginine …

This study tested whether adding a Vitamin D supplement to standard chemotherapy helps people with stage II or III colorectal cancer. It involved 44 patients, with half receiving chemo alone and half receiving chemo plus Vitamin D for six months. Researchers measured markers rela…

This study tested whether continuing a patient's usual long-acting insulin during treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (a serious diabetes complication) helps them recover faster. Researchers compared 100 adults with type 1 diabetes in the ICU. They wanted to see if this approach …

This study tested whether taking probiotics (beneficial bacteria) could help patients with ulcerative colitis, a chronic bowel disease, stay in remission. It involved 70 Egyptian adults whose disease was already under control. Researchers tracked their symptoms and gut bacteria o…

This study tested whether adding a common cholesterol-lowering drug (atorvastatin) to standard mesalamine treatment could better control ulcerative colitis. It involved 54 adults with mild-to-moderate disease who were not on strong immunosuppressants. Researchers measured if the …

This study looked at a specific surgical technique for children who needed a second operation to correct hypospadias, a birth defect where the urethra doesn't fully develop. Doctors tested if a single-stage procedure could successfully rebuild the urinary channel in these complex…

This study tested a new, custom-designed metal plate for fixing broken jaws against the standard plates. Twelve patients with jaw fractures near the chin nerve were split into two groups. One group got the new plate made using 3D printing, while the other got standard plates. Doc…

This study tested a new surgical technique to repair persistent holes (fistulas) in the roof of the mouth for people with a cleft palate. 36 patients were split into two groups: one received the standard two-layer repair, while the other received the standard repair plus a small …

This study tested whether custom-made titanium plates, designed using a patient's own CT scan, work better than standard plates for fixing broken jaws. It involved 10 adults with jaw fractures. The goal was to see if these personalized plates lead to more accurate surgery, faster…

This study tested whether custom-designed titanium plates work better than standard plates for fixing broken jawbones near the joint. 24 patients with this specific jaw fracture received either a plate made just for their bone shape or a standard pre-made plate. Researchers measu…

This study compared two ways to place dental implants in the lower back jaw. It looked at whether a less invasive 'flapless' technique causes less pain and bone loss, and leads to better implant stability, compared to the traditional 'flap' method. The study followed 20 patients …

This study compared two surgical techniques to correct a specific form of intermittent exotropia, where one eye drifts outward, especially when looking up. Twenty patients with this 'V pattern' misalignment, but without a related muscle overaction, had surgery. Doctors compared t…

This study tested a new, less invasive way to rebuild jawbone width for people who need dental implants. Ten patients with narrow lower jawbones received a special 'sticky' bone graft material placed through a small tunnel under the gum. The goal was to see if this gentler method…

This study looked at two methods to speed up orthodontic tooth movement during braces treatment. Researchers compared a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to a minor bone procedure called decortication in 60 young adults. The main goal was to see which method caused less damage…

This study tested a new technique for placing dental implants in the front upper jaw after a previous implant has failed. Researchers used a custom-made, computer-designed bone graft to rebuild the jawbone and place a new implant at the same time. They followed 20 patients for 18…

This small study tested a new surgical method to repair bone gaps in the upper jaw caused by a cleft palate. Ten patients over age 12 received a graft made from their own blood components and bone material, covered with a special membrane to aid healing. Doctors followed patients…

This study tested whether a drug called pentoxifylline could protect the kidneys of head and neck cancer patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. Cisplatin is very effective but can cause serious kidney damage. Researchers enrolled 90 patients to see if adding pentoxifylline co…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) models could better detect liver scarring in people with fatty liver disease compared to traditional blood tests. Researchers analyzed data from 522 Egyptian adults with metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) who ha…

This study tested two simple breathing-based methods to help doctors decide if a patient needs more IV fluids right after heart surgery. The goal is to give the right amount of fluid—not too much or too little—to help patients recover better and avoid complications. Researchers c…

This study aimed to find better, non-invasive ways to check for liver scarring (fibrosis) in children with beta-thalassemia, a blood disorder that often causes iron overload. Researchers compared simple blood tests and a special scan against each other to see which was most accur…

This study tested whether an oral antioxidant (N-Acetyl Cysteine) or a rectal anti-inflammatory drug (diclofenac) is better at preventing pancreatitis, a painful and serious complication that can occur after a common bile duct procedure called ERCP. Researchers enrolled 46 adult …

This study tested whether a special antiseptic solution called taurolidine could prevent infections in central venous catheters used in ICU patients. Researchers enrolled 120 adult ICU patients who needed these catheters to see if the solution reduced bacterial growth and bloodst…

This study tested two different antibiotic plans to prevent infections after a common kidney stone removal procedure (PCNL). Researchers compared a single large dose of one antibiotic the night before surgery to a five-day course of a different antibiotic. They wanted to see whic…

This study tested a specific type of nerve block, called an EXORA block, to see if it could better control pain after surgery to repair an umbilical (belly button) hernia. Fifty adult patients having this surgery were randomly assigned to receive either this new block or standard…

This study tested whether a nerve block could help children having surgery to create dialysis access feel less pain and need fewer strong opioid painkillers. Researchers compared 50 children aged 6 to 18 who received the nerve block during surgery to those who did not. The goal w…

This study compared two different nerve-block techniques for managing pain after open kidney removal surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer method (external oblique intercostal plane block) provides better pain relief than a more established method (transversus abdominis pla…

This study compared three different oral sedative medicines given to children before hernia surgery. The goal was to see which drug helped kids feel calmer before the procedure and which led to less pain and distress afterwards. The study involved 60 children aged 3 to 7 years.

This study tested whether a specific nerve block could help children with spastic cerebral palsy need less opioid pain medication after a major leg surgery. Researchers compared pain levels and medication use in 30 children who received the nerve block during surgery versus stand…

This study compared three different nerve block techniques to manage pain after shoulder surgery. Researchers tested a new nerve block method against two established techniques in 50 adults undergoing shoulder surgery. The goal was to find which approach provides the best pain re…

This study compared two methods for managing pain after major spinal surgery for scoliosis. Researchers tested a newer nerve-blocking technique against a standard spinal morphine injection in 40 adult patients. The goal was to see which approach provided better pain relief and pa…

This study tested whether giving children a supplement called Lactium, derived from milk protein, before tonsil surgery could help prevent them from becoming agitated or distressed when waking up from anesthesia. Researchers compared Lactium to a placebo in 135 children aged 4 to…

This study tested three different nerve-blocking techniques to see which one best reduces pain and the need for strong painkillers like morphine after hip surgery. It involved 75 adults undergoing hip surgery. Researchers compared how much pain medication patients needed and thei…

This study compared two methods of pain relief for children aged 1-7 having hernia repair surgery. Researchers tested whether a newer ultrasound-guided numbing technique works as well as a standard method for managing pain after surgery. The trial involved 50 children to see whic…

This study aimed to find the most effective way to manage pain for children aged 2 to 7 after a common hernia repair surgery. Researchers compared three different methods of delivering numbing medicine: two types of nerve blocks and a simple injection at the surgery site. They me…

This study tested whether a common antioxidant supplement, N-Acetylcysteine (NAC), could protect against nerve damage caused by a chemotherapy drug for colorectal cancer. Forty-six patients receiving oxaliplatin chemotherapy were randomly assigned to also receive NAC or not. The …

This study compared three different nerve-block techniques to control pain after minimally invasive sweat gland surgery. Researchers tested which method provided the longest-lasting pain relief with the fewest side effects in 60 adults undergoing the procedure. The goal was to he…

This study compared two ways to keep children comfortable and stable during a procedure to close a hole in the heart. It tested whether a lighter sedation method works as well as general anesthesia for 3-8 year olds. Researchers measured heart rate, blood pressure, recovery time,…

This study tested whether a sedative medication called dexmedetomidine could safely calm down agitated patients with severe COPD flare-ups who were on non-invasive breathing support. The goal was to see if calming the agitation could help patients avoid needing more invasive brea…

This study compared two procedures for treating severe headaches that can occur after spinal anesthesia. Researchers tested a newer injection using a patient's own processed blood (plasma-rich fibrin) against the standard treatment (an epidural blood patch). The goal was to see w…

This study compared two surgical techniques used during nose reshaping surgery (rhinoplasty) to improve the appearance and support of the nasal tip. It involved 30 people with a droopy nasal tip. Researchers measured patient satisfaction and physical changes to see if a newer met…

This study tested whether a sedative drug called dexmedetomidine helps the stomach empty faster after keyhole gallbladder removal surgery. Researchers used ultrasound scans to measure stomach volume in 80 patients before and after their operation. The goal was to see if this drug…

This study tested whether an injection made from a patient's own processed blood could effectively treat severe headaches that sometimes occur after spinal anesthesia or epidurals. The injection was delivered to the spine using a special catheter, and doctors used an eye ultrasou…

This study tested three different pain control methods for people having back surgery to see which worked best. Researchers compared two types of nerve blocks with simple local anesthetic injection in 75 patients. They measured how much pain patients felt after surgery and how mu…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar and erector spinae plane blocks) for managing pain after lumbar disc surgery without using opioid painkillers. Researchers enrolled 90 adults having elective back surgery to see which method better controlled pain and he…

This study compared three different nerve-block techniques to manage pain after minimally invasive chest surgery. Researchers tested which method provided the longest-lasting pain relief and required the least additional pain medication in 60 adult patients. The goal was to find …

This study compared two different nerve-block techniques to see which one better controls pain after open kidney removal surgery in children. Doctors tested an ultrasound-guided TAP block against a newer EOIP block in 40 young patients. The main goal was to see which method provi…

This study tested whether giving patients a calming medication as a mist to breathe in before surgery could help protect their hearts. It involved 90 adults with severe obesity undergoing weight-loss surgery. Researchers wanted to see if this approach safely reduced dangerous spi…

This study tested whether giving diabetic patients a carbohydrate-rich drink before elective abdominal surgery is safe and helps them recover better. Researchers compared 120 patients—some with diabetes, some without—who received either the special drink or water before their ope…

This study tested whether a new type of nerve block injection could better control pain after surgery to repair an epigastric hernia (a bulge in the upper abdomen). Researchers compared pain levels and the need for strong painkillers like morphine in 40 adults who received either…

This study compared two methods for managing pain after breast cancer surgery. Researchers tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block in the back was more effective than injecting pain medication directly into the surgical wound. The goal was to find the best way to reduce p…

This study tested whether giving vitamin C around the time of breast cancer surgery could help reduce both immediate and long-lasting pain. It involved 204 women undergoing mastectomy or lumpectomy. Researchers compared pain levels and medication use between women who received vi…

This study compared two different guidance methods for a nerve block used during sinus surgery. The goal was to see which method better reduces bleeding during the operation and pain afterward. Researchers tested ultrasound guidance against a computer navigation system called Bra…

This study tested whether adding the drug ketamine to a standard pain-blocking injection could better manage pain for adults recovering from open chest surgery (thoracotomy). Researchers compared how long pain relief lasted and how much extra pain medication 50 patients needed af…

This study looked back at the medical records of 1,776 adults in intensive care. Researchers wanted to see if a specific ratio from a common blood test (measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide) could help predict who was most likely to die in the ICU, even after considering other vit…

This study aimed to find out if a common stomach infection called H. pylori is linked to unhealthy cholesterol levels, which can raise the risk of heart disease. Researchers looked at 300 adults, checking for the infection and measuring their blood fats. The goal was to gather kn…

This study surveyed 640 doctors to measure their awareness of specific heart test (ECG) patterns that signal a possible heart attack. The goal was to understand how well doctors recognize the signs that require immediate emergency heart procedures versus patterns that look simila…

This study aimed to understand how often fatty liver and fatty pancreas occur in people with chronic hepatitis B, comparing those who are obese to those who are lean. It involved 217 adult patients with hepatitis B. Researchers used special scans to measure fat in the liver and p…

This study aimed to understand what factors predict recovery in patients with myasthenia gravis (a muscle-weakening autoimmune condition) after they undergo minimally invasive thymus removal surgery. Researchers compared 100 patients who had thymus tumors versus those without tum…

This study aimed to see if a simple finger clip monitor (Peripheral Perfusion Index) could accurately measure blood flow to tissues in patients with septic shock, a life-threatening condition. Researchers tested this at different doses of a standard blood pressure medication (nor…

This study tested how accurately surgeons could place special cheekbone implants using custom 3D-printed surgical guides. Ten patients with severe bone loss in their upper jaw received implants planned with CT scans and placed with the guides. Researchers then used follow-up scan…