Niger J Clin Pract
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Chronic renal failure can cause anxiety, stress, and decrease the life quality. Therefore, this may lead to sleep bruxism, temporomandibular disorders (TMDs), and related health problems. ⋯ It can be concluded that hemodialysis patients are more sensitive to TMDs, sleep bruxism and related dental health problems than healthy individuals.
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Nigeria ranks second globally with a HIV/AIDS prevalence of 3.2%. HIV infected children are surviving to adolescence because of anti-retroviral therapy, but many do not know why they need to take these medicines. Disclosure is critical to long-term disease management, yet, if, how and when caregivers and or health professionals disclose to children is not well known in resource-limited settings. The barriers to disclosure remain largely undocumented. ⋯ The prevalence of full disclosure is low and several barriers prevent early disclosure. Caregiver's and HCWs need empowerment with culturally appropriate skills and platforms to increase disclosure rates, which may help improve adherence.
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For the benefits of less postoperative pain, early recovery and discharge, and better cosmesis, laparoscopic surgery is rapidly gaining acceptance amongst surgeons as a better alternative to traditional open procedures. In January 2015, bookings for laparoscopic surgery became a more regular feature on our operation list. ⋯ Laparoscopic surgery is safe and can be applied to wide variety of general surgical conditions in developing countries. Minimal postoperative morbidity of laparoscopy is a major benefit to the patients.
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To assess maxillary sinus findings using dental volumetric tomography before and after surgery in patients with dental implants in the maxillary posterior region with or without sinus floor elevation due to insufficient bone height. ⋯ Sinus floor augmentation and dental implant applications seemed not to increase the risk of maxillary sinüs pathologies. However, it is suggested to carry out similar studies with more samples.
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) and depression are common chronic disease states of public health importance with huge burden and the potential to impact many aspects of life. They are said to be related though this relationship is not fully understood. The presence of depression among patients with DM is associated with poor glycemic control, complications, and poor self-care. ⋯ The prevalence of current major depression among patients with diabetes mellitus in this study is high. We recommend that all patients with DM should be screened for depression and treated appropriately to reduce its consequences.