Niger J Clin Pract
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: Postoperative bronchopleural fistula (BPF) remains a serious complication due to its high morbidity and mortality. Although various endoscopic techniques have been defined for the closure of BPF previously, no standard algorithm yet exists. ⋯ Our results demonstrated that bronchoscopic procedures can be safely and effectively performed in patients who were not eligible for surgery for various reasons.
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The Saudi Ministry of Health (MOH) has published detailed guidelines and educational documents about Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prevention and infection control. The knowledge of dentists of the reported guidelines is not yet assessed and lack of awareness of these guidelines may have negative implications on dental patients. ⋯ Dentists in Saudi Arabia had optimal knowledge about COVID-19. However, infection control training is recommended to increase readiness and confidence among dentists.
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We aimed to objectively assess the COVID-19 awareness of the patients requiring dental interventions in our dental clinic by utilizing a newly generated questionnaire, which may serve helpfully in the hard battle against the pandemic in our country. ⋯ Deplorably, accentuating the urgent need for further intensive training programs on the relationship between the systemic diseases and COVID-19 infection, and explicit daily care methods in the social environment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Do the bioactive effects of platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin influence the oral health related quality of life following impacted third molar surgery? A randomized comparative study.
To compare the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) following impacted mandibular third molar (M3) surgery. ⋯ The study showed that the overall OHQoL was not significantly different between the PRP and PRF groups after M3 surgery. However, PRF had a significant influence on OHQoL at the physical domain level.
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Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a common bacteria all over the world. The factors influencing the acquisition and prevalence of H. pylori infection are still poorly understood. ⋯ In this study, adolescent age and middle school and above level were found to be risk factors for H. pylori. This suggests that there may be other conditions influencing H. pylori positivity. Also, since the frequency of H. pylori is high in those with growth retardation, H. pylori should be considered when evaluating children with growth retardation.