Niger J Clin Pract
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Diabetes mellitus is one of the most widely spread systemic diseases worldwide. It is characterized by hyperglycemic status with major multiorgan impact. With regard to the oral cavity, the relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease is well-known, although other dental diseases have been neglected. ⋯ The results obtained show a higher incidence of apical periodontal infections, regardless of the compensation level of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Treatment satisfaction and medication adherence to oral anticoagulant therapy are important measures that often decrease morbidity and mortality. Though warfarin is a frequently prescribed oral anticoagulant, warfarin therapy adherence (WTA) and its impact on overall Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) has not been studied in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Better warfarin therapy adherence can improve the physical health of patients on warfarin.
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Comparative Study
Comparison of clinical and magnetic resonance imagining data of patients with temporomandibular disorders.
There are important criteria in the diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). These become significant if supported by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Otherwise, these findings alone may not be sufficient to diagnose TMD. ⋯ Except for deviation and normal mouth opening, complaints and clinical findings determined by the clinicians do not support TMD. This may be due to the subjective nature of the clinical findings, and MRI results are needed for precise results.
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Case Reports
Bleeding oesophageal varices in a 9 -year old girl as a late complication of neonatal umbilical catheterization.
Bleeding oesophageal varices is a rare condition in children and most of them are usually of extrahepatic causes. Neonatal umbilical catheterization even though safe has been identified as a cause of portal vein thrombosis and oesophaeal varices. ⋯ She had umbilical catheterization for exchange blood transfusion as a neonate. She was sequentially managed with endoscopic sclerotherapy and band ligation We seek to highlight the need for a high index of suspicion of oesophageal varices in children with upper gastrointestinal bleeding who had neonatal umbilical catheterization.">.
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Birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPCR) reduces delays in obstetric care, improves health-seeking behavior during an obstetric emergency, and improves knowledge on danger signs of pregnancy. ⋯ There is increased knowledge and awareness of BPCR but the comprehensive components and practices of BPCR are still not optimal in our setting.