Niger J Clin Pract
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The aim of this study was to explore adolescents' (11-20 years) usage of, beliefs in, attitudes toward, and barriers to contact lens use in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. ⋯ The percentage of contact lens users was relatively low. A substantial number of older adolescents and females were found to wear contact lenses, although without proper professional consultation. Knowledge of and attitudes toward contact lenses among adolescents were in acceptable levels. These results gave indications that contact lens usage in adolescents can be achievable and valuable for refractive error correction, especially for those who are non-compliant with glasses.
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Observational Study
Pedicle Screw Fixation with Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for Traumatic Thoracolumbar Vertebral Compression Fracture.
This study aims to evaluate the clinical efficacy of percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) combined with percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) for the treatment of the thoracolumbar vertebral compression fracture (VCF) without neurologic deficits. ⋯ PPSF combined with PVP procedure is a good choice for the treatment of traumatic thoracolumbar VCF; however, due to the lack of long-term follow-up data, concern still exists regarding the effects of pedicle screw procedure after PVP.
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To investigate the prevalence and presentation of polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy (PCV) in Nigerians. ⋯ PCV is a cause of vision loss among Nigerians. Majority of the eyes were blind and 50% of blind eyes had vitreous hemorrhage. Since Indocyanine Green Angiography is the most appropriate imaging technology and is mostly unavailable in Nigeria, efforts should be made to address this need and improve the diagnostic accuracy.
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Epidemiologic studies have reported increasing prevalence of childhood asthma in Nigeria and other developing countries where there are parallel increases in school enrolments. Children with asthma face lots of challenges in school which can affect their academic performance and quality of life. This narrative review highlights the challenges and the risks of schooling encountered by Nigerian children with asthma and the prospects of utilizing the School Health Programme (SHP) to overcome these challenges. ⋯ The prospects of SHP as a tool to overcome these challenges are highlighted. These include the roles expected to be played by all stakeholders - the government and education authorities need to revise and more effectively implement the school health policy. The roles of asthma care professionals include the need to "adopt" schools to ensure optimal asthma care for the school population and the all-important enlightenment of teachers, school health workers, parents/caregivers and school children for overall improved asthma care delivery in Nigerian schools.
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Fournier's Gangrene (FG) is the necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal region. ⋯ The VAC treatment was found not to provide a statistically significant benefit on mortality. Early and adequate debridement and antibiotic are still the most important factors in the treatment of FG and to reduce mortality.