Medical principles and practice : international journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
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To determine the association between preterm birth (PTB) and maternal oral diseases during pregnancy. ⋯ Oral health, especially healthy periodontium, is one reliable indicator for predicting a safe pregnancy outcome.
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To report a case with dynamic ST segment elevation suggestive of anteroseptal acute myocardial infarction (AMI) that proved to be bilateral pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE). ⋯ This report emphasizes the role of evolving electrocardiographic changes in the diagnosis of PTE, particularly in patients with chest pain and ST segment elevation suggestive of acute coronary syndrome.
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This study assessed the relative risk factors for osteoporosis in women referring to the Bone Densitometry Center during 2007, with the aim of designing a formula to estimate the severity of osteoporosis. ⋯ Using the mathematical model, along with clinical findings and history, persons at risk of osteoporosis may be identified and early prevention and treatment made possible. Unnecessary expenses of diagnostic procedures for people without the risks of osteoporosis can also be prevented.
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The present study was carried out to investigate the antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities of virgin coconut oil (VCO) produced by the Malaysian Agriculture Research and Development Institute (MARDI) using various in vivo models. ⋯ The MARDI-produced VCOs possessed antinociceptive and anti-inflammatory activities. Further studies are needed to confirm these observations.