Niger J Clin Pract
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The study's purpose was to determine the knowledge, competencies, and approaches of family physicians in recognizing the signs of child neglect and abuse. ⋯ The awareness and knowledge of family physicians in Erzurum about child maltreatment are inadequate. We recommend focusing on child maltreatment, especially in medical faculties, including this issue in the standard core curriculums, and organizing intermittent in-service training programs during the post-graduate working period.
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The study aimed to evaluate the functional and anatomical results of patients treated with intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (n-AMD) but switched to intravitreal aflibercept (IVA) treatment due to insufficient response treatment. ⋯ In conclusion, in n-AMD patients with inadequate response to intravitreal ranibizumab or with relapse, and therefore, switched to aflibercept treatment, the anatomical improvement and sustainment were observed, however, functional recovery could not be achieved.
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Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is an important cause of perinatal morbidity and mortality, the prevalence of which is six times higher in developing countries. The sequelae of IUGR extend into adulthood with higher risk of neurodegenerative diseases for the patients. Umbilical artery (UA) Doppler is an affordable and noninvasive tool for predicting perinatal outcome in IUGR pregnancies. ⋯ IUGR fetuses had higher UA flow velocimetric indices compared with normal fetuses. UA Doppler study is highly sensitive in the prediction of IUGR.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to hundreds of thousands of deaths worldwide. ⋯ Despite having good knowledge of transmission and clinical features of SARS-CoV 2, the utilization of protective measures by HCW in this study is unsatisfactory.
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Although combined oral contraceptive (COC) is commonly used in sub-Saharan Africa, data on its cardiovascular disease risk remains scanty. The study aimed to determine serial serum lipid profiles and cardiovascular disease risks among COC-users. ⋯ Alterations in lipid profile and increased short-term atherogenic risk for cardiovascular disease were reported among the COC-users in this study. Serial lipid profile and atherogenic risk assessment for cardiovascular diseases are recommended for monitoring of COC-users.