Niger J Clin Pract
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Stroke is a common neurologic disease associated with fatal outcomes. Kidney dysfunction may be an important predictor of stroke severity and outcome. ⋯ Kidney dysfunction was associated with stroke severity and mortality. However, it was not an independent predictor of neurological outcome.
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Observational Study
Public Awareness on Perio-systemic Interplay: A Cross-Sectional Survey in South India.
The oral cavity has been referred to as "the gateway to overall health." It is also said to be the meeting point of medicine and dentistry. ⋯ The study indicates that a good number of the population was prioritizing their oral health. However, there exists a definitive need to improve oral health awareness thereby ameliorating the overall health of an individual.
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Preparatory courses are frequently utilized strategies to assist, simplify, prepare, and give receivers a better understanding of varied knowledge. Nonetheless, data on this topic are rare throughout the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia. ⋯ According to this study's findings, the students who took the course improved their post-course exam performance. The "OBGYN Made Easy" course should be offered for medical students to assist and guide them in preparing for their rotation in OBGYN.
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The study aimed to compare the outcomes of Open Reduction and Cannulated Screw Fixation (ORCF) and Open Reduction and Tension Band Wire Fixation (ORTF) for treating minimally displaced patellar fractures, with the intention to discern the more efficacious surgical method in terms of various clinical and radiographic parameters. ⋯ The ORCF method, leveraging headless compression screws and cerclage wire fixation, emerges as a promising approach for managing minimally displaced transverse patellar fractures, potentially offering improved clinical results and patient satisfaction in comparison to the traditional ORTF method. Further expansive and diverse studies are warranted to substantiate these findings.
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Observational Study
Benign Orofacial Vascular Anomalies: Review of 47 Cases in Enugu, Nigeria.
A study of oral vascular anomalies has not been conducted in Nigeria to provide baseline data for comparison with reports in the literature. ⋯ Oral vascular anomalies predominantly presented as pyogenic granuloma on the gingivae, while oral hemangioma was observed in adults, and lymphangioma was infrequent.