Turk J Med Sci
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of wet cupping therapy on the clinical symptoms of adult-onset asthma: a randomized clinical trial.
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. Cupping therapy is a traditional method used in Persian medicine for treating various ailments. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-asthmatic effects of wet cupping therapy (WCT) in patients with mild to moderate asthma. ⋯ Wet cupping therapy can be an efficient therapeutic method to ameliorate respiratory complications of asthma patients.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The role of probiotics for preventing dysbiosis in periodontal disease: a randomized controlled trial.
Scaling and root planing remain inadequate in periodontitis treatment caused by dysbiotic microbial dental plaque. The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of probiotics and kefir consumption in initial periodontal therapy (IPT) on oral microbiota composition and treatment outcomes in patients with periodontitis. ⋯ Kefir can be administered in addition to IPT, providing results similar to those observed with probiotics.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effect of video-assisted training on upper extremity problems and functions after rotator cuff repair: a randomized controlled trial.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and is frequently exposed to injuries. The applied surgical treatments, protection of the shoulder after surgery, care in the use of the shoulder in activities of daily living (ADLs) and gradual exercise programs are all vital to the recovery process. The present study investigates the effect of video-assisted training (VAT) on upper extremity complications and functions after rotator cuff repair (RCR). ⋯ VAT can increase function in RCR patients. Healthcare professionals, especially nurses, can use the VAT method to improve shoulder function in patients after RCR.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The effects of early short-term insulin treatment vs. glimepiride on beta cell function in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes with HbA1c above 9.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a complex metabolic impairment. Beta cell (BC) failure is the most challenging among its pathogenetic mechanisms. Recognizing reversible contributors to BC failure could guide individualized approach to early T2D treatment. The aim of this study was to compare early short-term insulin treatment vs. glimepiride, both added to metformin, on BC function, glycemic and lipid control, during 12-month follow-up. ⋯ Early short-term insulin intervention in newly diagnosed T2D improves beta cell function more than glimepiride, both added to metformin, resulting in a superior and longer lasting glycemic and lipid control.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Cognitive outcomes of transcranial magnetic stimulation in treatment-resistant depression: a randomized controlled study.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant cause of workforce loss, and is associated with cognitive impairments which can continue even after the elimination of mood and behavioural symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate the benefit of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) on cognitive functions in treatment resistant depression. ⋯ TMS was seen toimprove the cognitive defects present in the active phase of treatment-resistant depression, and therefore TMS could provide early improvement in cognitive functions in clinical use. Key words: Depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation, neurocognitive functi.