Niger J Clin Pract
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Maternal hyperglycemia first diagnosed in pregnancy, previously referred to as gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with health consequences for both the mother and her fetus/baby, not only in the short term but also in the long term. Early screening helps to identify women with overt diabetes or those with early onset GDM. ⋯ Random plasma glucose and Random capillary glucose performed poorly compared to 75g-OGTT in detecting hyperglycemia in early pregnancy.
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Comparative Study
Comparative study of nutritional status of children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria.
Poor growth and nutritional status are common features of sickle cell anemia (SCA) in children. The rising trend of obesity in children in developing countries has been reported despite a huge burden of undernutrition in these settings. In SCA, overweight/obesity is being increasingly reported. ⋯ Poor growth and nutritional status are still prevalent while overweight and obesity are emerging comorbidities among children with SCA in our environment. Regular nutritional assessment of children with SCA should be encouraged while those at risk of under/over-nutrition should receive adequate nutritional rehabilitation to prevent possible complications.
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Comparative Study
The impact of playing wind musical instruments on the dental arch dimensions in a male west african population.
Dental arch dimensions are important considerations in orthodontic treatment planning and monitoring. ⋯ Playing a wind instrument as well as the type of instrument played, duration, and frequency of play did not significantly affect dental arch dimensions.
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Comparative Study
Retention of luting agents used for implant-supported restorations: A comparative In-Vitro study.
The aim of this study was to compare the retention of different luting agents used with implant-supported restorations. ⋯ Neither of the tested cement had superiority over another to ensuring retention. The types of cement presented were meant to be a discretionary guide for the clinician in deciding the amount of the desired retention between castings and abutments.
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Contamination is a common problem in pediatric restorative dentistry and there are a few studies that investigate blood contamination, hemostatic agents, and tooth dentin. ⋯ It was determined that only the ABS contamination groups showed statistically significant decreases in the bond strengths when compared with control groups.