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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To determine the correlation between international prostate symptom score (IPSS) questionnaire, completed by benign prostatic enlargement patients with the aid of their physicians and the peak urine flow rate from uroflowmetry. ⋯ There is a statistically significant medium negative correlation between total IPSS and Qmax. This negative medium correlation was also observed between Qmax and IPSS subscores and between Qmax and QoL.
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Fistula-in-ano is caused by idiopathic infection of the cryptoglands located in the anal intersphincteric plane when the resultant cryptoglandular abscess drains internally and externally. It is a common surgical disease that responds well to surgical intervention. In cases of recurrent non-healing fistula-in-ano, an underlying cause should be suspected and searched for. ⋯ Few cases of recurrent complex fistula-in-ano had been reported in the literature. However, this is the first time to the best of our knowledge that broomsticks causing non-healing, complex fistula-in-ano that is being reported. We suggest the use of a bending machine instead of mashing broom bunch in the preparation of Ewedu soup which is a delicacy for the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria to eliminate the chances of inadvertent ingestion of broomsticks when eating Ewedu soup.
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This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the association between subjective oral health status and mental illness in a group of university students in Riyadh City of Saudi Arabia. ⋯ A total of 614 students participated in the study, 45.28% (n = 278) were males and 54.72% (n = 336) were females. Oral health status was assessed, and most participants rated their oral health status as good 53.75% (n = 330). This study also assessed mental health among the participants and found that 50.49% (n = 310) of students were suffering from different degrees of depression. Approximately, 46.74% (n = 247) of students reported experiencing certain degrees of generalized anxiety disorder. Mental disorders were significantly correlated with subjective oral health status, since participants who rated their oral health as poor or very poor tended to have higher PHQ-9 and GAD-7 scores. In conclusion, the findings showed a notable relationship between mental disorders and subjective oral health status among a group of university students. Therefore, the results can be used to help improve service provision, which would ultimately enhance students' mental health.
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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.