Eskisehir Osmangazi University

This study aimed to better understand how a specific jaw bone condition affects tooth stability. Researchers used two non-invasive devices to measure the firmness and biting strength of teeth in 17 patients with the condition, comparing them to healthy teeth. The goal was to gath…

This study compared two different needle-based procedures for treating jaw joint (TMJ) disorders. Researchers tested a single-needle method against a catheter-assisted method in 30 adults with jaw pain and limited mouth opening. The goal was to see which technique better reduced …

This study tested whether adding probiotic supplements to standard treatment helps children with infectious diarrhea recover faster. Researchers enrolled 145 children aged 1-6 years who had recently developed diarrhea. Half received standard rehydration therapy alone, while the o…

This study tested whether playing 3D puzzle games could help improve thinking skills and sense of purpose in older adults. Researchers worked with 40 people living in a nursing home, having half play puzzles three times a week for 10 weeks. The results showed that the puzzle game…

This study tested if injecting a patient's own processed blood (called i-PRF) into the jaw joint helps more than the standard washing procedure (arthrocentesis) for TMJ disorders. Forty adults with jaw pain and limited mouth opening were randomly assigned to receive either the in…

This study compared three different pain-blocking techniques for patients having groin hernia repair surgery. Researchers tested whether newer nerve-blocking methods provide better recovery and longer-lasting pain relief compared to standard local numbing. The goal was to help pa…

This study aimed to understand if and when delirium (sudden, severe confusion) happens to patients while they are being taken off a breathing machine (ventilator). Researchers observed 38 adult patients in the intensive care unit, checking for signs of confusion right before the …

This study tested different ways to teach kids about brushing their teeth. Researchers gave 60 children hands-on brushing lessons, but some groups also saw pictures of healthy teeth or pictures of decayed teeth. They measured the kids' plaque and bad breath before and after to se…

This study aimed to find out which of two common spinal anesthesia solutions is better for keeping blood pressure stable during hip surgery in patients over 65. Researchers compared a 'light' (hypobaric) and a 'heavy' (hyperbaric) version of the same numbing medicine in 70 patien…