Niger J Clin Pract
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The objective of this study was to determine the ora-dental health and its relation with medication and dental fear in a group of Turkish children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ⋯ ADHD children that were medicated exhibited similar dental caries prevalence and periodontal health status. Although ADHD group had similar dental-periodontal health status and dental fear level with the control group and using ADHD medicines did not make a significant effect on the ora-dental health parameters, the patients should be carefully followed up because they were categorized in high caries risk groups.
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Snodgrass method (tubularized incised plate urethroplasty [TIPU]) is a widely used technique for hypospadias repair. ⋯ The use of a feeding catheter in TIPU could be a more advantageous than using a Foley catheter.
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Acetabular reconstruction following bone loss is a major challenge facing the arthroplasty surgeon. Traditionally, the armamentarium for the treatment of large bone defects (Paprosky Type 2C or 3) included antiprotrusio cages (APC). The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of presentation and assess the early functional outcome of patients who had undergone acetabular reconstruction using APC in complex primary total hip replacement (THR). ⋯ APC provides a satisfactory solution for patients who present with acetabular deficiency in complex primary THR.
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Mycoplasma hominis is often present in the amniotic cavity with microbial invasion associated with spontaneous preterm labor. Conventional culture method is the gold standard for detection of Mycoplasmas, but real-time polymerase chain reaction (real-time PCR) has revolutionized the diagnosis of M. hominis. ⋯ Rapid detection of Mycoplasmas causing maternal complications such as neonatal infections and preterm labor in pregnancy by real-time PCR may be important and necessary. The high sensitivity and shorter time requirement of real-time PCR support its further development for diagnosis of Mycoplasma infections.
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Although there are many methods of treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), total knee replacement (TKR) is a very effective way of managing this condition as it improves function and alleviates pain with a consequential improvement on quality of life of patients. To our knowledge, no comprehensive study of the outcome of TKR has been published in our environment, hence the need for a study of our TKR outcomes. ⋯ Despite the deformities and comorbidities, our patients presented with quality of life improved based on the improved OKS of the patient. We recommend a well-planned meticulously executed TKR for patients with debilitating OA in our environment.