Niger J Clin Pract
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Although its etiology is not fully known, the accepted view is that bruxism is a multifactorial disorder. ⋯ The findings revealed that, although bruxism was common among dental students, gender and psychosocial factors are also mostly associated with the etiology of bruxism. In this context, during the challenging dentistry education period, it is important to direct students who are found to have high levels of psychological symptoms to psychological counseling and guidance services.
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The purpose of this in vivo study was to investigate the effect of translucent adhesive resin cement on the final color of ceramic laminate veneer restoration before and after polymerization in intraoral conditions. ⋯ Within the limitations of this in vivo study, the results suggest that light polymerization of the translucent resin cement (Choice 2, Bisco) used is an important factor for the final color of the restoration and should be considered during shade selection and fabrication.
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Neonatal mortality remains unacceptably high in most sub-Saharan and Asian communities, where cultural practices and poor antenatal care are common. Newborn care practices play a key role in preventing neonatal deaths. ⋯ Similarities and variations in newborn care exist between the two ethnic groups. There is a need for health education and promotion to encourage and facilitate positive behavioral change from old traditional practices to healthy newborn care practices among the Babur/Bura and Kanuri ethnic groups.
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Observational Study
Nasotracheal intubation performance with the mcgrath videolaryngoscope versus macintosh laryngoscope in oral and maxillofacial surgery- An observational study.
Nasotracheal intubation is the main route to secure the airway in oral and maxillofacial surgery patients. This study was aimed to compare the intubation times and glottis visualization of McGrath video laryngoscope with the Macintosh laryngoscope for routine nasotracheal intubation. ⋯ The McGrath VL significantly reduced the intubation time and the use of Magill forceps compared with Macintosh direct laryngoscope and can be utilised effectively for routine nasotracheal intubation.
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Preterm births constitute a major clinical problem associated with significant morbidity and mortality in the perinatal, neonatal, and childhood periods. Decisions around initiating and/or continuing resuscitation and treatment of preterm infants (PI) both at birth and afterwards need careful consideration. While the developed countries have published guidelines for the resuscitation and care of the PI, this is not the case in developing countries where availability of resources and the absence of a published guidelines impacts on practice. Our study was therefore carried out to access the practice and decision-making that surrounds the resuscitation of PIs by neonatologists and neonatal nurses working in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) across Nigeria. ⋯ Our survey revealed considerable variation in resuscitation practices amongst different neonatal care providers. Having a framework that will formulate and publish a national guideline based on factors like local survival rates, societal norms, and resources and ensuring that it is adopted by all NICUs will generate greater consistency of care.