Ankara Etlik City Hospital

This study looked at whether regular Turkish regional dances, combined with a home exercise program, could improve bone density, balance, and quality of life in postmenopausal women aged 50–60 with osteopenia (low bone mass). 81 women participated. The goal was to see if dancing …

This study looked at whether a special ultrasound test, called fetal lung elastography, can predict if a preterm baby will develop breathing problems after birth. Researchers measured lung stiffness in 80 unborn babies whose mothers were in preterm labor. They then compared these…

This study compared two medicines, carbetocin and oxytocin, to see which works better at preventing heavy bleeding after an emergency C-section. It involved 300 women who were low-risk for bleeding and had a full-term pregnancy. The goal was to find the most effective drug to kee…

This study tested two ultrasound-guided injections for carpal tunnel syndrome: one using a sugar-water solution (5% dextrose) and the other using a common steroid. 53 adults with moderate carpal tunnel took part. The goal was to see which treatment better reduced symptoms like pa…

This study looked at two ways to numb the leg for varicose vein surgery: a femoral nerve block (injecting numbing medicine near the groin) and low-dose spinal anesthesia (injecting numbing medicine near the spine). The goal was to see which method allows patients to go home soone…

This study looked at whether a specific nerve block (called a lateral quadratus lumborum block) can help reduce pain and the need for strong pain medicines during a procedure that takes images of the bile ducts. 52 adults took part. The goal was to see if this block leads to less…

This study looked at two different nerve block techniques to manage pain after gynecologic surgery. 68 women having open myomectomy or hysterectomy received either one type of block or a combination of two. The goal was to see which approach reduced the need for strong painkiller…

This study tested two different nerve blocks to see which one controls pain better after breast removal surgery. Sixty adults having a mastectomy received either a serratus posterior superior intercostal plane block or a thoracic paravertebral block. Researchers measured pain sco…

This study tested whether a rectointercostal nerve block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers (opioids) after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Sixty adults having elective surgery received the block as part of their pain management plan. The goal was to see if thi…

This study tested whether involving parents more in their baby's care (family-centered care) helps stabilize heart rate and breathing, and shortens hospital stays for infants with lower respiratory infections who need high-flow nasal oxygen. Researchers studied 60 mothers and the…

This study looked at 50 adults having shoulder arthroscopy to see if regional anesthesia (keeping you awake but numb) works better than general anesthesia (being fully asleep). The goal was to compare pain after surgery, patient comfort, and surgeon satisfaction. Results could he…

This study tested whether ozone therapy can reduce pain and tissue thickness in women with lipedema, a condition that causes painful fat buildup. 45 women received either local or systemic ozone treatments. The goal was to see if ozone's anti-inflammatory effects could ease sympt…

This study looked at whether showing patients a short video before a prostate biopsy could help them feel less pain and anxiety. 223 men were split into three groups: one got only verbal instructions, another got verbal instructions plus static images, and the third got verbal in…

This study tested whether wearing special prism glasses (prism adaptation therapy) can reduce pain and improve movement in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type I, a condition that causes severe, long-lasting pain often after an injury like a wrist fracture. Fift…

This study tested whether adding a four-cell galvanic bath therapy to standard rehab could reduce pain and improve balance in people with diabetic nerve damage. 66 adults with type 2 diabetes and nerve pain in their feet took part. Over 4 weeks, some got the bath therapy plus reh…

This study looked at two different nerve block methods to control pain after shoulder surgery. 90 adults were randomly assigned to one of two nerve blocks or a control group. The goal was to see which method provides better pain relief and reduces the need for strong painkillers …

This study looked at 1,250 adults with advanced cancer who visited the emergency room. Researchers checked medical records to find factors linked to survival in the next 90 days. The goal is to help doctors identify patients who need extra support or palliative care sooner.

This study looked at how body temperature changes in 285 children having an MRI scan while under sedation. Researchers measured temperature before and after the scan to see what factors, like age or room temperature, might cause changes. The goal was to better understand these sh…

This completed study looked at 84 people to understand how diabetic polyneuropathy (nerve damage from diabetes) changes the median nerve in those with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers used special ultrasound techniques to measure nerve stiffness and blood flow, and compared sy…

This study used ultrasound to measure the thickness of certain hip muscles in 60 adults with hip pain on one side and compared them to healthy people. The goal was to see if the piriformis muscle and other gluteal muscles differ in size between the two groups. The study also chec…

This study looked at whether two simple frailty tests (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients during their treatment to see if those who were frail had more toxicity.…

This study looked at two different ways to help patients breathe during robot-assisted prostate surgery. Fifty men having their prostate removed were given either flow-controlled or volume-controlled ventilation. The goal was to see which method led to better oxygen levels and ea…

This study looked at how financial problems impact the well-being of hospitalized cancer patients and their caregivers. Researchers surveyed 756 adult cancer patients in Turkey about their money worries, caregiver strain, and emotional health. The goal is to understand these conn…

This study looked at whether two quick frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery and were starting standard chemothe…

This study looked at how much caregivers of stroke patients know about common complications like muscle stiffness, swallowing problems, and falls. 80 caregivers took a 20-question test to measure their awareness. The goal was to find gaps in knowledge so that better education can…

This study looked at 225 adults with solid tumors who experienced bone pain from a drug called G-CSF, given during chemotherapy. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked which pain relief methods worked best, including medications and non-drug approaches. The goal was to find…

This study looked at 198 people with non-metastatic gastrointestinal cancer to see if taking chemotherapy as a pill (oral) or through a vein (IV) affects sleep quality and depression. Participants completed sleep and mood questionnaires before starting chemo, at 45 days, and at 9…

This study followed 102 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or endometrial cancer to see how standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) affects their sense of taste, muscle mass, and nutrition. Researchers measured these changes before, during, and after six cycles of tre…

This study looked back at the medical records of 232 adults with advanced melanoma to find clues about why some people respond better to treatment than others. Researchers examined patient details, tumor features, and treatments like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The goal is…

This study explored whether measuring hand grip strength, a quick and easy test of muscle function, can help predict how well hospitalized cancer patients will do. Researchers followed 130 adults with cancer to see if weaker grip strength was linked to higher risk of death within…

This study looked at whether a gentler type of anesthesia (minimal-flow) helps older adults avoid memory and attention problems after surgery. Researchers measured thinking skills before and after surgery in 90 patients aged 65-85. The goal was to see if shorter surgeries with th…

This study looked at 264 people with chronic back and leg pain caused by a pinched nerve. Researchers wanted to see if routine blood test results could predict who would get good pain relief from a combination of two treatments: pulsed radiofrequency and a steroid injection. The …

This study looked at whether muscle loss (sarcopenia) and a blood test score (CRP-TyG index) can help predict how well immunotherapy works in people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers reviewed medical records of 115 adults treated at one hospital. They measured muscle on CT s…

This study looked at how raising the head of the bed changes lung movement in 31 healthy adults. Participants lay flat and with their heads raised to 20 and 40 degrees while doctors used ultrasound to measure lung sliding. The goal is to help healthcare providers position patient…

This study looked at 110 children aged 2-10 having surgery under general anesthesia. It compared two common breathing machine modes (volume-controlled vs. pressure-controlled) to see which one causes less lung collapse (atelectasis). Doctors used lung ultrasound to check for coll…

This study looked at 68 adults who had a hip replacement at least a year ago. Researchers used a special ultrasound to measure stiffness in a thigh band (ITB) and compared it to actual and perceived leg length differences. The goal was to understand how tissue stiffness might aff…