Kirikkale University

This study looked at whether using a diode laser along with standard deep cleaning helps treat peri-implantitis, an infection around dental implants. Thirty-nine adults with the condition were split into three groups: cleaning alone, laser alone, or both. Researchers measured gum…

This study tested whether listening to relaxing music with embedded alpha binaural beats (a type of sound pattern) could lower anxiety and stress in 66 adolescents getting braces. Participants were randomly assigned to hear the special music, regular relaxing music, or no sound d…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help first-year nursing students feel less stressed and more confident. 88 students took part, with some doing laughter yoga and others not. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug activity improves how students cope with the pr…

This study compared two common surgeries for 1-2 cm kidney stones: PCNL and RIRS. Researchers wanted to see if the stone's location in the kidney affects which surgery works better. 110 adults were randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The main goal was to see how many …

This study tested whether a mobile app designed for people with rheumatoid arthritis can improve quality of life and reduce disease activity. 90 adults with stable rheumatoid arthritis used the app for 12 weeks or received routine care. The app provided evidence-based recommendat…

This study looked at whether adding a nerve block (fascia iliaca compartment block) to standard pain injections helps people feel less pain after total knee replacement. Researchers reviewed records of 60 patients who had the surgery. The goal was to see if the nerve block improv…

This study looked at whether listening to Turkish classical music or music chosen by the patient can lower anxiety during orthodontic bracket placement. Forty-eight teenagers participated, and researchers measured their anxiety using surveys and physical signs like heart rate and…

This study looked at 552 people hospitalized with acute coronary syndrome (a serious heart condition). Researchers used routine blood tests to calculate a "leukoglycemic index" (LGI) combining white blood cell count and blood sugar. They compared this to a heart imaging score (SY…

This study looked at 41 adults aged 65 and older to understand how metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes) relates to frailty, balance problems, and physical fitness. Researchers measured things like walking ability, strength, …

This study looked at 105 people having a wisdom tooth removed under anesthesia. Researchers tested three ways of giving information—talking, written materials, or AI-generated content—to see which one reduced anxiety the most. The goal was to find the best method to help patients…

This study tested whether using a special laser (Nd:YAG) during root canal treatment could reduce inflammation and stress in infected teeth. Researchers measured certain markers in fluid from the tooth and gums in 58 adults. The results showed that adding the laser did not improv…

This study looked at whether injecting a substance made from a patient's own blood (i-PRF) into the gums around an infected tooth could improve healing. Sixty adults with chronic tooth infections received standard root canal treatment, and half also got the i-PRF injection. Resea…

This study watched 85 children (ages 2-18) having dental procedures under general anesthesia to see if pulling the tongue to the side causes sudden drops in heart rate or blood pressure. Researchers recorded these changes and linked them to the type of tongue pull, dental work, a…

This study looked at 60 university students to see if those with temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) have weaker neck muscles and more pain sensitivity than healthy students. Researchers measured how long students could hold neck positions and how much pressure caused pain …

This study checked if the Cardiac Depression Scale works properly in Turkish for people with heart disease. Researchers tested 360 adults with stable heart conditions to see if the scale accurately measures depression. The goal is to give doctors a reliable way to detect depressi…

This completed study looked at 51 people with healthy teeth, reversible pulpitis (mild inflammation), or irreversible pulpitis (severe inflammation). Researchers measured three inflammation-related proteins (IL-8, FGF-1, and VEGF) in tooth pulp, gum fluid, and dentin fluid. The g…