Niger J Clin Pract
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Vitamin D deficiency in patients with stages 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease in Southern China.
We aim to investigate the incidence and associated factors of vitamin D deficiency, a seldom reported factor, in patients with stages 1 and 2 chronic kidney disease (CKD) in southern China. ⋯ Poor vitamin D status is common in patients with stages 1 and 2 CKD in southern China. The incidence of vitamin D deficiency is 39.8%. High serum GGT level, dyslipidemia, 24-hour UPE ≥3.5 g/24 hrs, and treatment with glucocorticoids are independent associated factors of vitamin D deficiency.
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Comparative Study
Evaluation and comparison of the film thicknesses of six temporary cements before and after thermal cycling.
Temporary cement can be applied for both permanent and temporary cementation of implant-supported fixed restorations. These cements must have certain physical and mechanical properties. Specifically, the film thickness directly affects the cement's clinical success. The aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the film thicknesses of six temporary cements before and after thermal cycling. ⋯ Thermal cycling affects the film thickness and retention of temporary cements significantly. The retention value was significantly higher for glass ionomer cement than for the other cements tested, and this cement also exhibited greatest film thickness.
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Comparative Study
Treatment of class II malocclussion: A comparative study of the effects of twin-block and fatigue resistant device.
This is a retrospective cephalometric study aimed to compare the treatment effects of Twin-Block (TB) appliance with The Forsus Fatigue Resistant Device (FRD) appliance in class II division I patients in a composite of peak and post peak growth of period time. ⋯ FRD group produced skeletal effects as much as TB group in peak and post peak period of growth with still more mandibular incisor proclination.
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Recently, there is an increasing interest for scoring systems to evaluate the critically ill patients by means of the severeness of their disease and their availibility for discharge in the emergency departments and intensive care units. Our aim in this study is to evaluate the efficiency of the mEWS and MEES scoring systems in assessing the severeness of the disease and predicting the mid term prognosis of the patients hospitalized following their emergency care in our emergency room. ⋯ The results of our stuy suggests that mEWS evaluation is an effective and reliable tool for predicting outcome and hospitalization areas of ED patients. Our results also displayed that the easily available GCS and AVPU scales are reliable guides in patient management. MEES values, on the other hand, are not convenient for ED use.
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Midfacial fractures are extremely important oral and maxillofacial problems because they take varied forms and are frequently accompanied by major long-term esthetic or functional complications. Their etiology and epidemiology vary significantly in the literature, and the main causes are varied by population. The aim of this study is to identify the main traumatic etiology of midfacial fractures, along with the main categories of affected patients in our geographical area, in order to establish the need for measures that can prevent fractures in the future. ⋯ The overwhelming incidence of interpersonal violence in our population is currently a major public health problem. Implementing laws and initiating national programs for the prevention of interpersonal violence would lead to a considerable reduction of midfacial fractures in the Western Romanian population.