Niger J Clin Pract
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Determination of bone age is a critical issue for forensics, surgery, and basic sciences. ⋯ As a result of our study, calcaneus bone was found to have high accuracy and precision in age estimations.
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Vaginal bleeding is the most common cause of presentation at the emergency department in the first trimester. Clinical presentation helps determine the likely cause of first-trimester vaginal bleeding. However, ultrasound imaging is required to reach a definitive diagnosis. ⋯ Clinical assessment is insufficient in the identification of the cause of vaginal bleeding due to the overall low concordance rate. A combination of clinical assessment and ultrasonography is required for decision-making in every case.
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Observational Study
Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori İnfection and the Colonization of the Gastrointestinal System by Resistant Bacteria.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infections are widely treated with antibiotic regimens such as "Amoxicillin 1 gr 2 × 1 tablet, Clarithromycin 500 mg 2 × 1 tablet, and Lansoprazole 30 mg 2 × 1 tablet" for 14 days. We conducted a prospective observational study to explore whether this treatment protocol serves as a predisposing factor for the colonization of resistant gastrointestinal microflora, namely vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), extended-spectrum beta-lactamase Enterobacterales (ESBL-E), and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). ⋯ As the inaugural report from Turkey on this issue, our study suggests that antibiotic regimens for H. pylori eradication contribute to the increased risk of ESBL-positive bacterial colonization in the gastrointestinal tract.
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In the past five years, observational evidence suggests that the rates and determinants of preterm birth may have changed due to the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and other humanitarian crises in our environment. ⋯ The incidence of preterm birth is high in Enugu, and associated factors were advanced maternal age, low socioeconomic status, and a history of miscarriage.
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Although it is known that religion is used to cope with health problems, there is a lack of information about the effect of religion on menopausal symptoms and cancer screening attitudes of climacteric women. ⋯ Women who experienced more severe menopausal symptoms had stronger religious attitudes. Women's religious attitudes did not affect their attitudes toward cancer screening. It is therefore recommended that health professionals organize counseling and training activities to protect and improve the health of menopausal women and increase their participation in screening and treatment programs.