Niger J Clin Pract
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Hearing loss is a neurological sequelae associated with sickle cell disease (SCD) and probably sickle cell trait (SCT) in children and adults but remains understudied. ⋯ The prevalence of hearing loss among children and adults with SCD is higher than in those with HbA genotype. The frequency of hospitalization, crises, blood transfusion and taking routine drugs may influence hearing impairment in SCT but may not in SCD.
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Children infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may be more prone to helminthic infestation because they have depleted immunity, which increases their susceptibility to infection and infestations, even with minimally pathogenic organisms such as helminths. ⋯ There was a significantly higher prevalence of helminthic infestation among HIV-infected children compared to their HIV-negative counterparts. The severity of intestinal helminthiasis was significantly associated with decreasing CD4+ count.
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Compomers are restorative materials commonly used in pediatric dentistry. It is important to investigate the monomer release of materials used especially in pediatric patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the residual monomer released from different-colored flowable compomers at five polymerization times. ⋯ According to the study, when the total amount of residual monomer released from all groups was compared, no difference was found and it was observed that none of them exceeded the toxic dose. Flowable colored compomers can be used as safely as white compomers in pediatric dentistry.
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This study aimed to evaluate the effect of dental caries and oral health of patients on salivary cytokine levels with Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT). ⋯ The salivary cytokine levels decrease and the inflammatory response improves when the inflammation in the periodontal tissues and dental caries is treated.