Niger J Clin Pract
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Estimation of the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is important for the evaluation of patients with kidney disease. Some studies suggest that GFR estimated from serum cystatin C (Cys C) is more accurate than that from serum creatinine (SCr). For Cys C to be used for this purpose, normal values need to be determined for various populations. This study determined the serum Cys C levels and reference intervals (RIs) of a Nigerian population. ⋯ This study has determined the serum Cys C levels and RI of an indigenous healthy adult black population in Nigeria.
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Multicenter Study
Cervical spine injury: a ten-year multicenter analysis of evolution of care and risk factors for poor outcome in southeast Nigeria.
Retrospective study. ⋯ The cervical spine is the most commonly injured spinal segment in southeast Nigeria. Although treatment evolution has resulted in reduction of hospital stay, the associated mortality risk still remains high.
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential effects of laser irradiation, which is commonly performed in periodontal surgery, on the surfaces of restorative materials. ⋯ Within the limitations of this study, it can be concluded that Er, Cr: YSGG laser irradiation could cause distortions of the surfaces of restorative materials. Diode lasers can be preferred for periodontal surgery.
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Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Combined low dose local anesthetics and opioids versus single use of LA for transurethral urological surgery: a meta-analysis.
The combination of reduced dose of local anesthetics (LA) and highly lipid-soluble synthetic opioids for patients undergoing transurethral surgery could reduce block duration and side-effects. However, it remains unclear what are the most appropriate levels of low dose and the extent to which the side-effects could be controlled. A meta-analysis was conducted to address this concern. ⋯ Combined low dose LA and opioids is a better choice for patients received transurethral surgery compared with single use of intrathecal LA.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of mineral trioxide aggregate and formocresol pulpotomy on vital primary teeth: a clinical and radiographic study.
Pulpotomy is the common therapy for cariously exposed pulps in symptom-free primary molar teeth. Formocresol (FC) is considered the gold standard dressing agent for pulpotomy, but concerns have been raised over the years about its safety. Other alternative pulpotomy agents have been investigated and suggested. ⋯ White MTA showed a higher clinical and radiographic success rate when compared to FC as a pulpotomy agent in vital primary molars, and it has a potential to become a replacement for FC in primary molars.