Uludag University

This study tested whether injections of a patient's own concentrated blood platelets (platelet-rich plasma or PRP) could help improve vision after sudden vision loss from a condition called NAION, which is like a 'stroke' of the optic nerve. 31 patients who had vision loss within…

This study aimed to find the best way to support breathing in very premature babies with respiratory distress syndrome. It compared two non-invasive methods (NIPPV vs. CPAP) used while giving a lung medication called surfactant. The main goal was to see which method was more effe…

This study looked at whether a brain-computer interface (BCI) training program, which uses brain signals to control game-like tasks, could help school-age children with ADHD improve their attention and self-control. Researchers compared the training alone, training combined with …

This study tested whether a special training program for caregivers could help manage swallowing problems (dysphagia) in stroke patients receiving care at home. Researchers compared 84 caregivers who received the training to those who did not, measuring caregiver burden, patient …

This study tested whether art therapy could help people feel better during their regular dialysis treatments. Researchers worked with 60 patients on dialysis, having half do at least 30 minutes of art during their sessions for 4 weeks. They measured changes in physical symptoms a…

This study tested whether short daytime naps could help young soccer players perform better and feel less tired. Sixteen healthy teen players tried taking no nap, a 25-minute nap, or a 45-minute nap before doing agility and sprint tests. The researchers found that napping improve…

This study aimed to understand how endometriosis causes pain by examining tissue from 15 women who had surgery. Researchers looked at how many nerves and blood vessels were in the tissue removed during surgery and measured chemicals linked to pain. The goal was to see if these fa…

This study aimed to understand the real-world experiences of parents who had to give eye drops to their young children (aged 2-6) after strabismus (eye alignment) surgery. Researchers interviewed 13 parents by phone to learn about the challenges they faced and how cooperative the…

This study tested a Turkish version of a survey designed to measure how well older adults can use computers and technology. Researchers had 153 Turkish-speaking seniors complete the survey to check if it was reliable and easy to understand. The goal is to create a tool that can i…