Niger J Clin Pract
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Several studies have demonstrated an association between obesity, periodontitis, and exercise. ⋯ This study showed that regular exercise exerts different impacts with respect to clinical and biochemical aspects of periodontal and systemic conditions in obese women.
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Educational environment (EE) affects transfer/acquisition of knowledge and skills needed in training medical students. Evaluation of EE by students is paramount to rating the EE of a medical school as well as evaluate effects of interventions. Assessing EE of medical schools is a current global trend. ⋯ The EE was not excellent but "more positive than negative." Improvements are necessary in all domains of DREEM to ensure better quality of the educational environment.
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This study aimed to compare the serum thiol-disulfide homeostasis, total antioxidant status (TAS), and total oxidant status (TOS) in patients with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PEG) patients, primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) patients, and healthy individuals (control). ⋯ Low levels of TAS were observed in patients with glaucoma, which was likely a response to the increased oxidative stress observed in these patients. While total thiol and native thiol levels were higher in the PEG group, the disulfide level was higher in the POAG group. TAS and TOS levels showed no significant difference between POAG and PEG groups.
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Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) resulting from seizures has been implicated in sudden unexpected death in epilepsy in persons with epilepsy (PWE), however, there are no previous studies of CAN in PWE from Nigeria. ⋯ CAN is common in adult PWE in South-Western Nigeria and the major predictors are short duration of treatment and frequent seizure episodes. Routine screening of these patients may help with early detection of autonomic dysfunction and provide an opportunity for intervention.
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In midwifery practice, the education model used for skill acquisition is extremely important for the management of students' stress, anxiety and self-efficacy. Innovative practices aim to improve the students' cognitive, emotional and psychomotor skills, and new research needs to be performed to evaluate the results of such practices. ⋯ The results indicate that students have a high level of self-efficacy using the daily life activities model, engaging in 8 hours of clinical practice, performing clinical practice under the supervision of a midwife or a nurse.