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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Mozambique has high rates of cervical cancer and cancer-related deaths among women. A high rate of refusal and low acceptance of treatment is observed among cervical cancer patients. The extent of their knowledge of the disease is unknown. ⋯ There are significant gaps in awareness of cervical cancer among high-risk groups.
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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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The aim of this study was to estimate cutoff values of mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) and calf circumference (CC) for reduced muscle mass and analyze their accuracy in identifying malnutrition among individuals of 65 years of age or older in Bosnia and Herzegovina. ⋯ The study suggested that MUAC and CC may be used as the alternative indicators of muscle mass when other assessment methods are unavailable. Future validation and reliability studies for GLIM using anthropometric parameters as a proxy of reduced muscle mass are needed.
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The number of smartphone users has progressively increased worldwide. Altered biomechanics of the cervicothoracic spine and ribcage could limit the chest wall function that affects the respiratory muscles strength, reducing diaphragm function in smartphone users. This study aimed to compare breathing patterns between smartphone-addicted and -nonaddicted user groups. ⋯ This study concluded that excessive smartphone use and breathing patterns are not associated.