Niger J Clin Pract
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The violence experienced by a woman during her pregnancy period has a direct impact on both mother and child, and it generally harms the development of the family and society. ⋯ The rate of exposure to physical violence by her spouse during pregnancy period is high. The provision of education and employment can increase a woman's social networks and improve her status within the family.
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Optic disc swelling in clinical practice is worrisome. It may be associated with benign, sight- or life-threatening conditions. The common etiologies of optic disc swelling are variable in different communities. ⋯ Papillitis, brain tumors, and tilted disc were the most frequent etiologies of optic disc swelling in this study. These etiologies should be excluded in patients with optic disc swelling in our clinics.
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Multicenter Study
Descriptive Epidemiology of Odontogenic Tumors in Nigeria: An African Oral Pathology Research Consortium Multicenter Study.
Many studies have investigated the burden of odontogenic tumor (OT) in Nigeria; however, the true burden and prevalence of these lesions are not known because these studies are based on a center/region. ⋯ OTs showed a slightly higher preponderance in males, occurring mostly in the third decade. Benign lesions were frequent and ameloblastoma was the commonest OT. Variations exist in the occurrence of OTs from the different geographic locations in Nigeria. This study essentially sheds a broader light on the clinicopathological distribution of OTs across Nigeria, using a large multicenter approach.
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Dentists are often confronted with challenges concerning the determination of the treatment type for questionable teeth (retention or extraction) in their routine dental practice. The objective of this review was to explore the available literature pertaining to the factors influencing clinical decision-making and treatment strategies of dentists regarding tooth retention or extraction. Explorative analysis of the literature was conducted based on its relevance to the subjected study area and scope. ⋯ The analyzed studies highlighted that a successful treatment plan is based on the practitioner's knowledge, abilities, and skills as well as patients' preference, which is also a determinant of treatment success in restorative dentistry. Multidisciplinary dental treatment is generally adopted for decision making in dental clinics. Overall, the treatment plan should be based on the extensive learning and keen observation of the disease and the associated factors which enable long-term success of the treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin Injection Site in Chronic Anal Fissure Healing.
Chronic anal fissure is a common disease of the anoderm. Botulinum toxin injection has recently been recommended. However, the injection sites are still debatable. ⋯ Even though there was no statistical difference in the long term healing rate between groups 1 and 2, choosing 6 and 12 o'clock alignments of internal sphincter muscle for botox injection is more advantageous than 3 and 9 o'clock alignments in terms of better postoperative pain and lower complication rate in the early period.