Niger J Clin Pract
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Oral mucosal melanoma (OMM) is a malignant lesion of melanocytes of oral epithelium. The prevalence in four Nigerian teaching hospitals is reported. ⋯ OMM has a low prevalence but with poor prognosis. Amelanotic OMM showed less clinical aggression. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are recommended.
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This study aims to measure the level of knowledge of the nurses who collect blood cultures at our hospital, and after providing the necessary training, evaluate the distribution of microbial growth and rate of contamination in blood cultures that are referred to our laboratory during a 1-year term. ⋯ Standardizing blood culture acquisition with the provided training will produce maximal benefit for every laboratory in terms of cost and workload.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Do ozonated water and boric acid affect the bond strength to dentin in different adhesive systems?
The aim of this in vitro study was to compare the effects of the application of three different cavity disinfecting agents to dentin on the micro-shear bond strength (μ-SBS) of one self-etch and two universal adhesive systems. ⋯ Ozonated water and boric acid may be as an alternative to other materials used as cavity disinfectants.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A musical perception test for people with hearing loss: Turkish adaptation and normalization of the Music Perception Test (MPT).
The aim of this study was to develop a Turkish musical perception test that provide the opportunity to measure music performance of people with hearing loss. ⋯ Results of this study show that the Turkish MPT is a valid and reliable musical perception test for the Turkish people who have normal hearing and hearing loss.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Isometric handgrip exercise training attenuates blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects at 30% maximum voluntary contraction.
Prehypertension highlights a category of subjects who are at high risk of developing hypertension. ⋯ This study has shown that isometric handgrip exercise is effective in the attenuation of blood pressure in prehypertensive subjects especially when combined with the routinely recommended lifestyle modifications. However, caution should be taken when recommending it because of acute increase in blood pressure.