Niger J Clin Pract
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Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) has been linked to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and metabolic syndrome (MetS). Works on AGA, cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and MetS are rare among Nigerians. ⋯ AGA in Nigerians is associated with dyslipidaemia, alcohol intake, and sedentary lifestyle. AGA severity is related to age, higher mean SBP, abdominal obesity and low HDL-c in male and age, and Body mass index in females. Nigerians with AGA should be screened for dyslipidaemia and counseled against the use of alcohol and sedentary lifestyle.
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Observational Study
The impact of meteorological factors on the spread of COVID-19.
Clinical studies suggest that warmer climates slow the spread of viral infections. In addition, exposure to cold weakens human immunity. ⋯ Our results indicate an increased number of COVID-19 cases during the 39-week study period when the mean, max, and min temperatures were consistently low and the mean relative humidity was consistently high.
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Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common emergency surgery. ⋯ Diagnostic performances of the laboratory parameters were determined as follows: neutrophil count > WBC count > direct bilirubin = NLR = PDW > total bilirubin = lymphocyte count = RDW = MPV.
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Postoperative paralytic ileus refers to the disruption of the normal coordinated propulsive motor activity of the gastrointestinal system following surgery. Surgery causes inflammation in the muscle walls of organs with an intestinal lumen that, in turn, leads to a decrease in intestinal motility. ⋯ Gastrografin and combined use of gastrografin and neostigmine are effective and viable methods for postoperative ileus cases. Gastrografin can safely be used in patients with anastomoses.
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Flexible bronchoscopy (FB) is a safe and commonly performed procedure in pulmonary medicine. Bronchoscopy literature mainly focusing on technical aspects. However, data on patients satisfaction and bronchoscopy is rare. ⋯ Patient satisfaction with bronchoscopy was lower in our study compared to other studies, despite high ratings of doctors' and nurses' skills. Elderly patients and patients with outpatient bronchoscopies were less likely to return and should therefore be approached with extra care. Physicians can improve FB-related patient experiences by decreasing discomfort during bronchoscope insertion and by improving topical anesthesia.