Niger J Clin Pract
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Cancer is a major public health problem and is the second leading cause of death around the world. The incidence rates of some cancer types rise dramatically with certain risk factors, a fact that is exemplified by the high susceptibility to lung cancer as a result of tobacco smoking. The frame of cancer as a preventable disease and the challenges of its treatment emphasize the need for specific risk preventive measures. Therefore, attempts are continuously carried out to provide a better understanding of the cancer incidence patterns and how the most common risk factors are implicated. ⋯ The association between the spread of the studied risk factors and the high trends of the corresponding cancer types highlights the importance of targeted preventive measures and serve as a guide for evidence-based prevention strategies.
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Tuberculosis (TB)/human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) co-infection is a complex mesh of physical and psychosocial disorders that require a multimodal and multifaceted approach for improved outcomes. ⋯ TB/HIV co-infection is a complex psychosocial disorder that is significantly and negatively impacted by social determinants of the disease. A holistic approach to treatment intervention that addresses the latent factors of stigmatization, family stress/burden, and high clinical severity is key to achieving a successful treatment outcome.
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The posterior wall of the nasopharynx is composed of loose connective tissue that includes many important anatomical structures. Various structures, such as the opening of the Eustachian tube (ET), the Rosenmüller fossa (RF), and the pharyngeal bursa (PB) are found here. ⋯ The posterior wall of the nasopharynx contains several important anatomical structures. Evaluation of these using cone-beam computed tomography has many clinical and radiological advantages. To understand and interpret the coincidental findings in CBCT, dental radiologists should have access to more detailed information concerning the anatomy of the nasopharynx.
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The rate of cesarean section (CS) has been gradually increasing throughout the world. The impact of CS on the issue of breastfeeding success therefore merits attention. ⋯ This study has revealed that breastfeeding success was associated more with breastfeeding problems than with other difficulties experienced after a CS. To prevent breastfeeding problems before they occur, newborns who are without complications should be kept in skin-to-skin contact (SSC) with their mothers immediately after the CS, breastfed within the first 1 hour after birth, and remain in SSC until the end of the first breastfeeding. Most importantly, to increase breastfeeding success after CS, creative staffing solutions need to be employed.
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Case Reports
Use of Diode Laser for Lip Repositioning, Evolution of the Conventional Technique. A Case Report.
LipStaT® lip repositioning surgery using a diode laser for the management of gummy smiles offers promising and consistent long-term results. ⋯ The use of a 940 nm diode laser proved to be an effective treatment option for patients with a gummy smile, allowing control of intraoperative bleeding and improvement of the healing process obtaining predictable long-term results.