Niger J Clin Pract
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Corneal diameter (CD) measurement in newborns is essential for the detection of blinding ocular pathologies. It requires specially trained personnel, contact techniques, and the use of anesthesia. Smartphone use may obviate these challenges. ⋯ Corneal diameter measurement in neonates using smartphone technology does not deviate significantly from caliper measurement; it is safe, easy to use, and advocated.
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The number of smartphone users has progressively increased worldwide. Altered biomechanics of the cervicothoracic spine and ribcage could limit the chest wall function that affects the respiratory muscles strength, reducing diaphragm function in smartphone users. This study aimed to compare breathing patterns between smartphone-addicted and -nonaddicted user groups. ⋯ This study concluded that excessive smartphone use and breathing patterns are not associated.
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Mozambique has high rates of cervical cancer and cancer-related deaths among women. A high rate of refusal and low acceptance of treatment is observed among cervical cancer patients. The extent of their knowledge of the disease is unknown. ⋯ There are significant gaps in awareness of cervical cancer among high-risk groups.
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Musculoskeletal ultrasonography is a viable substitute for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that offers advantages in terms of time efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The gray-level histogram is a tool used to depict the distribution of pixel gray levels that provide quantitative data. ⋯ The analysis of the histogram of gray-level values has the potential to be a promising method for the monitoring of patients with supraspinatus tendinopathy. This approach could be considered a feasible alternative to MRI.
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Observational Study
Benign Orofacial Vascular Anomalies: Review of 47 Cases in Enugu, Nigeria.
A study of oral vascular anomalies has not been conducted in Nigeria to provide baseline data for comparison with reports in the literature. ⋯ Oral vascular anomalies predominantly presented as pyogenic granuloma on the gingivae, while oral hemangioma was observed in adults, and lymphangioma was infrequent.