Niger J Clin Pract
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As SARS-CoV-2 is detected in the infected patients' saliva, dental employees performing aerosol-generating procedures are at high risk of being infected/spreading the infection. ⋯ Restarting the high-risk procedures for COVID-19 infection in dental practice during the pandemic seems to be an extra stressor for dental employees' who already have high anxiety levels during the pandemic.
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Vascular events are a major cause of flap failure and identifying patients who are at risk is of paramount importance. In the past, many studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of blood count parameters for ischemic events such as peripheral vascular diseases. ⋯ The findings of this preliminary study suggest that these parameters may be used in predicting vascular events in flap surgery.
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Colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Microsatellite instability pathway is important in the pathogenesis of CRC. Immunohistochemistry expression of mismatch repair (MMR) proteins serves as surrogate marker for MMR gene mutation. ⋯ The frequency of mismatch repair deficiency in CC among Nigerians is high, and presence of right-sided mucinous colon cancer in patients below 50 years is highly suggestive of dMMR status. Mutation studies of larger patient samples to determine the percentage with germline mutation will further our knowledge, and influence therapeutic options for CC.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease as well as an airborne disease. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) could survive on dental materials shipped to dental laboratories. ⋯ NaOCl and glutaraldehyde appeared to be more effective than alcohol-based disinfectant in removing MTB from Ni-Cr alloy, PMMA and dental ceramic surfaces.
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In recent literatures, much attention has been given to natural products for their health benefits. ⋯ The herbals (ginger, honey, and bitter chocolate) examined in this study gave promising results with a high remineralization potential.