Niger J Clin Pract
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Multicenter Study
The Impact of Infertility on the Sexual Life of Infertile Women in Enugu, South East Nigeria.
Infertility is a common gynecological problem in sub-Saharan Africa, including Nigeria. It tends to affect the sexual life of couples and may affect their quality of life. ⋯ Infertility seems to have a negative effect on the sexual life of women. Addressing this identified negative effect may improve the outcome of infertility management and also may improve the quality of life of women with infertility in the region.
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Review
Dental Caries Experience among Down's Syndrome Population in Saudi Arabia - A Systematic Review.
It is the most common and best-known chromosomal disorder in humans. Its incidence in Saudi Arabia is reported to be 1 in 554 live births. and the scientific evidence on the experience of dental caries (Dental Caries) in DS population is non-conclusive. The aim of this systematic review was to report on the Dental Caries experience among DS population in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ Three studies reported that there was no difference in the Dental Caries prevalence among the DS population when compared to those without DS. The findings of these studies emphasizes the need to prioritize preventive and curative programs for this special care group. Oral health education programs should focus on targeting the DS population as well as their caretakers in order to help them in achieving better quality of life.
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In this study, we report the results of patients who underwent ulnar nerve submuscular anterior transposition surgery due to cubital tunnel syndrome. ⋯ Anterior submuscular transposition of ulnar nerve had resolved symptoms 89% of our patients. The technique is a successful method with a low recurrence and complication rate.
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Hepatitis B infection is endemic in Nigeria where greater than six percent of the general population are chronic carriers. Transmission predominantly occurs in infants and children when compared with adults. Viral hepatitis deaths are mostly due to chronic liver disease. Routine immunization against hepatitis B virus infection in Nigeria is still low. ⋯ There was an increasing trend in HBV testing and diagnosis in children and adults in our facility over the last 15 years. Health facility capacity for HBV treatment and care requires strengthening.
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The serum adiponectin level (AD), adiponectin resistance (AD-R) may reflect the degree of metabolic syndrome (MetS). The role parameter AD-R, The Homeostasis Model Assessment-Adiponectin (HOMA-AD) index on the coronary artery disease (CAD) severity is not still understood. ⋯ Patients with CAD with or without MetS had low adiponectin levels and this hypoadiponectinemia indicates that AD and HOMA-AD index may be a useful marker for identifying patients at risk for CAD.