Niger J Clin Pract
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluating the effect of gargling with hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine on salivary viral load of SARS-CoV-2: A pilot randomized clinical trial.
This study evaluates the salivary viral load of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in hospitalized patients and outpatients before and after gargling with 1% hydrogen peroxide and 0.25% povidone-iodine in comparison with normal saline. ⋯ The saliva of COVID-19 patients in the initial stage of the disease was more likely to contain SARS-CoV-2 than the saliva of the hospitalized patients. Gargling hydrogen peroxide or povidone-iodine did not reduce the salivary SARS-CoV-2 viral load.
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Internet addiction has negative effects on adolescents. These range from psychological and social impediments to school absenteeism. ⋯ There is a rising prevalence of Internet addiction among secondary school adolescents. Younger adolescents tend to be more addicted to the Internet than their older counterparts. A small number of them had severe Internet addiction. A subpopulation of adolescents who were addicted to the Internet presents with depression and sleep disorders.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of the clinical impact and In Vitro antibacterial activities of two bioactive restoratives against S. mutans ATCC 25175 in class II carious restorations.
Streptococcus mutans is a Gram-positive opportunistic bacterial pathogen and that causes dental caries and then restorative treatment remains the best clinical practice approach to repair and prevent dental caries. ⋯ The novel application of ACTIVA restorative material is a promising option for patients at risk of caries.
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Works on AGA, cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and MetS are rare among Nigerians. ⋯ AGA in Nigerians is associated with dyslipidaemia, alcohol intake, and sedentary lifestyle. AGA severity is related to age, higher mean SBP, abdominal obesity and low HDL-c in male and age, and Body mass index in females. Nigerians with AGA should be screened for dyslipidaemia and counseled against the use of alcohol and sedentary lifestyle.
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Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common emergency surgery. ⋯ Diagnostic performances of the laboratory parameters were determined as follows: neutrophil count > WBC count > direct bilirubin = NLR = PDW > total bilirubin = lymphocyte count = RDW = MPV.