Kafrelsheikh University

This study tested a new way to place dental implants in the front of the mouth. It combined the socket shield technique (keeping a piece of the natural tooth) with a graft made from the patient's own tooth. Fifty adults with a damaged front tooth were split into two groups: one g…

This study tested a new way to rebuild lost jawbone using donated tooth material guided by artificial intelligence. Twenty-two people with bone loss in the upper jaw received either a block or shell-shaped tooth graft, placed with a dental implant. The goal was to see if AI could…

This study tested a new way to place dental implants using computer guidance and artificial intelligence. Twenty-two adults with a damaged front tooth received an implant either with the AI-guided method or the standard free-hand technique. The goal was to see if the AI approach …

This study looked at whether adding semaglutide (a drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to the standard heart failure medication dapagliflozin helps people with heart failure who have had a surgical heart valve replacement. 160 participants were split into two groups: one got …

This study looked at whether using a piece of a patient's own tooth can help repair bone gaps around new dental implants placed right after a tooth is pulled. 63 adults aged 20 to 45 with a damaged front tooth were treated. Some got the standard implant, some got an extra tooth g…

This study looked at 60 men with metabolic syndrome who also had erectile dysfunction and early signs of heart stiffness. Researchers compared three treatments: tadalafil (a common ED drug), an SGLT2 inhibitor (a diabetes drug), and a combination of both, given for three months. …

This study looked at whether inositol, a natural supplement, can improve ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who did not respond to the fertility drug letrozole. 36 women aged 18-35 took part. The researchers compared inositol to metformin, another common tre…

This study tested whether artificial intelligence and computer guidance can help dentists place dental implants in people with narrow jawbones. Twenty-two adults with insufficient bone width in the upper front jaw received implants using either AI-assisted or conventional methods…

This study looked at whether laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (a weight-loss surgery) helps adults aged 65 and older with severe obesity and related health problems like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and knee arthritis. Sixty patients chose either surgery or n…

This study tested a new way to place dental implants right after tooth removal. In 63 patients, researchers compared using a piece of the patient's own tooth (autogenous whole tooth graft) versus a bone substitute (xenograft) to fill the gap around the implant. The goal was to se…

This study compared two treatments for advanced open-angle glaucoma: a gentle laser (subthreshold diode laser) and a surgical procedure (trabeculotomy). 80 adults with severe glaucoma that was not controlled by maximum medications took part. The goal was to see which treatment be…

This study tested whether using a computer model to adjust doses of two common drugs (sitagliptin for diabetes and duloxetine for nerve pain) works better in people with liver cirrhosis. 64 patients with cirrhosis, diabetes, and nerve pain were grouped by liver severity and given…

This study compared two exercise programs—SEAS and BSPTS—for 30 teens with mild scoliosis (curves under 30 degrees). The goal was to see which approach better stops the curve from getting worse and improves posture and quality of life. Both methods use special exercises to streng…

This study compared three procedures for removing hard kidney stones that are not in the lower part of the kidney: flexible ureteroscopy (FURS), shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL), and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (Mini-PCNL). 300 adults with a single stone up to 2 cm were random…

This study looked at 84 people with severe allergic rhinitis (constant sneezing, runny nose, itching, stuffiness) that didn't improve with usual treatments. Researchers compared three procedures that target the nerve in the nose: surgical cutting, radiofrequency, and surface cobl…

This study tested whether using a computer program to predict the right dose of blood pressure medication works better for people with liver cirrhosis. Forty participants with cirrhosis and high blood pressure received either nebivolol or carvedilol at doses suggested by the prog…

This study tested two injections made from a woman's own blood (platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin) to treat stress urinary incontinence—leaking urine when coughing, sneezing, or exercising. Forty women aged 30-75 who could not or did not want surgery received one of t…

This study tested two ways to widen a narrow lower jawbone so dental implants can be placed. One method used AI and computer guidance to make tiny holes in the bone, while the other did the same procedure by hand. The goal was to see which approach is safer and more effective. Tw…

This study tested a specific massage technique (effleurage) to prevent or reduce stretch marks in first-time pregnant women. 42 women aged 20-30 with a healthy BMI participated, starting massage at week 17 until birth. The goal was to see if this simple, at-home method could less…

This study tested health programs to prevent obesity in 500 healthy children aged 6-12 living in Gharbia, Egypt. Researchers measured changes in weight, height, and blood tests. The goal was to help children maintain a healthy weight through education and lifestyle changes.

This study tested whether a virtual reality-based posture correction program could reduce low back pain and improve balance in desk workers. 50 participants who sat at work for at least 5 hours daily and had chronic low back pain took part. The intervention group used VR fitness …

This study looked at two types of surgery for people over 50 with a slipped vertebra (spondylolisthesis) and a narrowed spine canal (stenosis). One group had a smaller surgery to take pressure off the nerves (decompression alone), while the other had that plus a fusion with metal…

This study tested whether using a 3D heart map during a procedure to fix a fast heart rhythm (AVNRT) reduces radiation exposure compared to the standard X-ray-guided method. Eighty patients were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The goal was to see if the 3D approac…

This study looked at whether aquatic (water) exercises could improve muscle strength and quality of life in 50 children aged 6-10 with sickle cell anemia. Children did water-based activities to see if it helped their grip strength, leg and trunk muscles, and overall well-being. T…

This completed early-phase trial tested four drugs (mirabegron, tamsulosin, solifenacin, and tadalafil) against a placebo to see which best relieves lower urinary tract symptoms caused by double-J stents. Over 500 adults who needed a stent after ureteroscopy or kidney stone surge…

This study tested whether watching hand movements (action observation therapy) or doing core stability exercises, or both, can improve hand function in children aged 4 to 8 with hemiplegic cerebral palsy. 52 children participated. The goal was to see which approach works best for…

This study looked at whether two drugs, mirabegron and montelukast, are safe and helpful for people with liver cirrhosis who also have overactive bladder and asthma. 78 participants took part over 3 months. Researchers tracked bladder symptoms, breathing issues, and side effects …

This study tested whether a special muscle relaxation technique (integrated neuromuscular inhibition) could help women with cervicogenic headache, a headache that starts from the neck. Forty women took part; all received standard medical care, but half also got the extra muscle t…

This study tested whether task-specific electrical stimulation can improve upper limb motor skills in 30 children aged 4 to 7 with spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy. The therapy uses mild electrical pulses to activate muscles during functional tasks. The goal was to see if this…

This study compared three different tonsil surgery methods in 72 people with chronic tonsillitis. The goal was to see which technique causes less pain, bleeding, and faster healing. Researchers measured outcomes like surgery time, blood loss, and recovery to find the best approac…

This study looked at whether a gentle muscle release technique can help breastfeeding mothers with neck pain. Fifty women with postpartum neck pain were split into two groups: both received posture advice and exercises, but one group also got a positional release for the upper tr…

This study tested two drugs, zonisamide and topiramate, to see which works better for preventing migraines. About 600 people with migraines took one of the medicines for three months. Researchers measured how much their monthly migraine days dropped and how many people had at lea…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks to manage pain after shoulder arthroscopy. 44 adults having shoulder surgery received either a pericapsular or interscalene nerve block. The goal was to see which block reduces the need for opioid painkillers after the procedure.

This study tested whether using computer-assisted 3D-printed guides helps dentists remove extra (supernumerary) teeth in healthy children more quickly and with less cutting than traditional freehand surgery. Thirty-two children took part, and the main goal was to measure how long…

This study compared two surgical techniques for treating gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts) in 64 men with mild to moderate severity. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either periareolar excision or pull-through surgery, and their satisfaction with chest appearance…

This study looked at 150 adults who had endoscopic tear duct surgery (DCR) to fix a blocked tear duct causing watery eyes or infections. Half got a small internal nasal splint during surgery, half did not. The goal was to see if the splint helps prevent scarring and keeps the new…

This study looked at 366 women having their first planned C-section to see whether closing the uterine incision with one layer of stitches or two layers affects the chance of developing a 'niche' — a small pocket in the scar that can cause spotting or pain. Half the women got sin…

This study tested whether a computer program could help doctors choose the right dose of simvastatin (a statin) for people with liver cirrhosis and high blood pressure in the liver (portal hypertension). Twenty-two patients took part over three months. The goal was to see if the …

This study tested whether a computer program (Simcyp) could help doctors choose the right starting dose of warfarin, a blood thinner, for 21 patients with liver cirrhosis and a blood clot in the portal vein. The goal was to see if the program helped patients reach a safe, effecti…

This study looked at 600 stroke patients in the Middle East who received the clot-busting drug alteplase. Researchers wanted to find out which patient traits or treatment delays might predict different types of brain bleeding after the drug. The goal is to help doctors better ide…

This study looked at whether giving metoclopramide, a drug that speeds up stomach emptying, helps diabetic patients have less stomach fluid before surgery. 60 adults having elective surgery were checked with ultrasound to measure stomach contents. The goal was to see if the drug …