Semmelweis University

This study tested two treatments for deep bone defects caused by gum disease: platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) gel and enamel matrix derivative (EMD). Twenty-six adults with advanced chronic periodontitis received one of the two treatments during surgery. Researchers measured gum attac…

This study tested a new way to treat odontogenic cysts (fluid-filled sacs in the jawbone) using a custom-made device created with digital technology. Fifteen patients had the device placed right after a small surgical opening to slowly shrink the cyst before final removal. The go…

This study tested a procedure called PAOO to prevent bone loss and gum recession in people getting braces. 20 adults with crowded teeth and thin jawbones participated. The procedure involved a small cut in the gum and adding bone graft material before braces were placed. The goal…

This study tested two shoulder injury prevention programs in 137 teenage handball players (ages 13-19) from a Hungarian academy. Over 18 weeks, players did exercises from either a Swedish or Norwegian program. Researchers measured shoulder function, control, and injury rates to s…

This study tested a type of brain stimulation called theta-burst TMS to see if it can safely reduce negative symptoms (like lack of motivation) and improve thinking in people with schizophrenia. 76 adults with stable schizophrenia took part in a double-blind trial where some rece…

This study looked at whether adding group psychotherapy to standard eczema care can improve symptoms in adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (eczema). Thirty-two participants were split into three groups: standard care alone, standard care plus cognitive behavioral th…

This study tested a program to help Hungarian teenagers (ages 12-18) with chronic pain become more active and manage their pain better. The program combined motivational interviewing and self-management techniques, delivered either in person or via video. The goal was to see whic…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) before and after surgery could help teenagers feel less anxious and have less pain. Fifty teens having chest surgery for a condition called pectus excavatum took part. The researchers measured anxiety with a standard questionna…

This study tested a teaching method called backward chaining to help elderly nursing home residents learn how to get up from the floor safely. 26 residents aged 65 and older who could walk at least 6 meters took part. The goal was to improve their mobility, muscle strength, and c…

This study tested two methods to mark small lung nodules before minimally invasive surgery: one using a dye delivered through a breathing tube, and another using a radioactive substance guided by CT scan. 66 adults with lung nodules took part. The goal was to see which method hel…

This study looked at two methods to widen the upper jaw in adults: one with surgery and one without. About 50 adults took part, and their jaw changes were measured with 3D scans over 12 months. The goal was to see which method works better and lasts longer, helping dentists choos…