Ordu University

This study tested whether adding a hyaluronic acid gel to standard gum surgery helps people with receding gums. Twenty adults with type 1 gum recession on both sides of the mouth took part. Researchers measured gum coverage, healing, and patient comfort over six months. The goal …

This study tested whether applying advanced platelet-rich fibrin (A-PRF) or concentrated growth factor (CGF) to the roof of the mouth after a gum graft procedure can speed healing and reduce pain. 45 adults received one of these treatments or standard care. Researchers measured h…

This study tested whether two different probiotic supplements could improve constipation and weight gain in 30 children with cerebral palsy. Participants took either a probiotic or a prebiotic-enriched supplement daily for 28 days. Caregivers tracked bowel movements and stool con…

This study checked if a questionnaire about the benefits and barriers of exercise works well for Turkish-speaking pregnant women. 300 pregnant women in their second or third trimester took part. The goal was to help raise awareness about staying active during pregnancy.

This completed study aimed to find out how often a rare blood condition called methemoglobinemia happens after receiving a common IV iron treatment (ferric carboxymaltose). Researchers measured blood levels of a faulty form of hemoglobin in nearly 1,000 adults with iron-deficienc…

This study looked at how being very aware of pain before vaginal surgery affects pain, bladder and bowel function, and sexual life after surgery. Researchers measured pain awareness, pain-related thinking, pelvic floor symptoms, and sexual function in 77 women before and after su…

This study took a questionnaire that measures knowledge about low back pain and translated it into Turkish. 186 Turkish-speaking adults with back pain completed the quiz along with other surveys to check if the new version was accurate and reliable. The goal is to give doctors a …

This study looked at 50 people who had hip replacement surgery at least 6 months earlier. Researchers compared how patients rated their own recovery on questionnaires with how they performed on physical tests like walking and balance. The goal was to see if patient reports alone …

This study looked at a protein called IL-36α in the saliva and gum fluid of 80 people with healthy gums, gingivitis, or periodontitis. Researchers wanted to see if levels of this protein differ between these groups and relate to standard measures of gum health. The goal was to be…