Malatya Turgut Ozal University

Researchers are testing whether the 4-7-8 breathing technique can reduce anxiety, ease symptom burden, and improve sleep quality in people receiving chemotherapy. The trial enrolls 64 adults undergoing their third treatment cycle, splitting them into a group that practices the br…

This study tested whether watching virtual reality (VR) during foot care could lower pain and anxiety in people with diabetic foot ulcers. 64 adults took part, with half using VR and half receiving standard care. Researchers measured pain, anxiety, and vital signs before and afte…

This study tested whether a short virtual reality session could help reduce pain and fatigue in patients who just had a liver transplant. 84 patients were split into two groups: one got a 20-minute VR experience, the other got standard care. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, an…

This study tested whether a three-week aerobic exercise program could reduce PTSD symptoms and improve sleep in 82 adults who survived the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey. Participants were randomly assigned to either supervised exercise sessions or a control group. Researcher…

This study tests how three short exercise sessions affect breathing, metabolism, and muscle power in sedentary young men. Each participant walks, climbs stairs, and does a circuit workout for 20 minutes at a moderate pace, with rest days between sessions. Researchers measure lung…

This study looked at whether the ratio of index to ring finger length (2D:4D) is different in women with breast cancer compared to healthy women. Researchers measured the fingers of 132 women (79 with breast cancer, 53 without) and checked if the ratio related to tumor markers in…