Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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This study sought to (1) analyze the demographic profile of patients who completed combined orthodontic and surgical treatments at the Kuwait Ministry of Health dental clinics, (2) evaluate the source, type, amount and timing of preoperative patient information, (3) determine posttreatment patient satisfaction and (4) examine whether patient satisfaction is associated with preoperative information. ⋯ The patients who underwent orthognathic surgery were satisfied and generally well informed. However, information regarding surgical risks and functional discomforts was not adequate. Participants were more likely to be satisfied when they were provided with more information about discomfort and surgical risks.
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To identify the correct site to biopsy in a case of pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO) caused by hepatic tuberculosis (TB). ⋯ PET/CT was helpful in identifying a site to biopsy that led to the correct diagnosis.
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To investigate the views of pharmacists in North-Central Nigeria on generic medicines and generic substitution practices. ⋯ The present study showed a high support for generic substitution and future generic substitution rights for pharmacists in Nigeria.
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The present study aimed to investigate the molecular characterization of Streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus; GBS) strains isolated from newborns with invasive neonatal infections and healthy newborns in Poland. ⋯ The investigated GBS isolates originating from infections in newborns and healthy neonates represented serotype III in more than half of the cases and differed from one another in terms of resistance to macrolides, ST type affiliation and the presence of genes encoding surface proteins from the Alp family. Further comparative genetic research on a larger number of strains is necessary for epidemiological investigation and vaccine development.
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Case Reports
Moyamoya syndrome as an unusual presenting manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus in a young woman.
To describe a rare case of moyamoya syndrome associated with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). ⋯ This case represented a rare co-occurrence of SLE-related vasculitis and moyamoya syndrome. Early vascular imaging is critical in patients with SLE and suspected ischemic stroke.