Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

This study looked at whether treating the healing caps placed on dental implants with cold plasma can lower the number of bacteria that stick to them early on. Twelve people who needed at least four implants took part. Each person got four caps, one untreated and three treated wi…

This study tested a 12-week health program for 60 older adults (65+) living in temporary container homes after the February 2023 earthquakes in Turkey. The program included personalized exercise, nutrition advice, and medication training. Results showed improvements in balance, s…

This study tested a new way to treat dead teeth by transplanting healthy pulp tissue from a wisdom tooth into the dead tooth. 21 adults with a single dead tooth were randomly assigned to get either a pulp transplant, a pulp transplant with a growth factor, or standard root canal …

This small study tested a new way to treat teeth with dead nerves (pulp necrosis) and infection at the root tip. Doctors took pulp from a healthy donor tooth, mixed it with a growth factor concentrate (CGF), and transplanted it into the damaged tooth. After 12 months, they checke…

This study tested a special exercise program called BETY (Cognitive Exercise Therapy Approach) in 60 adults with primary Sjögren's syndrome. The program combines exercises with techniques to manage pain, mood, and stress. Researchers compared group sessions, individual sessions, …

This study tested whether Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), a simple tapping therapy, could help postmenopausal women feel less pain and anxiety before a probe curettage procedure. 132 women participated, and researchers measured their pain, anxiety, and vital signs. The goal wa…

This small study looked at how botulinum toxin (Botox) injections affect the jaw muscle in people with bruxism (teeth grinding). Seventeen adults received Botox and were checked with ultrasound and pain scales at 14 and 90 days. The goal was to see if the injections reduce muscle…

This study tested two physical therapy methods—pulsed ultrasound and pulsed shortwave diathermy—in 40 adults with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. All participants wore a wrist splint and did exercises. The goal was to see which treatment better reduced hand symptoms and …

This study tested whether applying cold atmospheric plasma to the gums for one minute before a dental injection reduces pain. Thirty healthy adults received the plasma on one side of the mouth and a standard injection on the other. Pain levels and satisfaction were compared. The …

This study looked at 70 people with Parkinson's disease to understand how muscle strength in the shoulders, arms, and hands relates to everyday hand skills like gripping and dexterity. Researchers measured strength in specific muscles and tested hand function using tools like a h…

This study surveyed 105 Turkish pediatric physical therapists to see how they use tools to detect cerebral palsy (CP) early in babies. CP affects movement and posture, and early diagnosis can lead to better outcomes. The survey asked about awareness and use of recommended assessm…

This study looked at 72 adults with and without tooth pain to measure certain nerve chemicals (substance P and CGRP) in their saliva and tooth pulp. The goal was to see how these chemicals relate to pain severity, tooth inflammation, and psychological factors like stress and anxi…

This study looked at how laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, a common weight-loss surgery, affects blood levels of a hormone called Phoenixin-14, which may influence appetite. Researchers measured this hormone in 36 adults with severe obesity before and after surgery. The goal was t…

This study looked at how body sway (postural instability) relates to hand function in 80 people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers used a small motion sensor to measure trunk movement and a peg test to check hand dexterity. The goal was to better understand these connections t…

This completed study looked at 74 adults to see if levels of chromium, nickel, and magnesium in the blood differ between people with type 2 diabetes and gum disease, those with diabetes alone, and healthy individuals. Researchers aimed to understand how these metals might be conn…