Niger J Clin Pract
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Numerous studies have reported a relationship between human immune deficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency virus (AIDS) and auditory functions. There is a dearth of information on the prevalence of hearing loss among newly diagnosed HAART naïve adult patients. Aim: This study therefore provides baseline information on the prevalence of hearing loss among newly diagnosed HAART naïve adult patients in Port Harcourt and serves as a reference for the role of HAART in HIV related hearing loss and for future studies. ⋯ There was significant proportion of hearing loss among newly diagnosed HAART naive adult patients in Port Harcourt.
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The relationship between blood pressure (BP) trajectories and outcomes in patients with peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is not clear. Aim: The study aimed to assess the clinical features and outcomes (all-cause mortality and unrecovered left ventricular [LV] systolic function) of PPCM patients grouped according to their baseline systolic BP (SBP). ⋯ In our cohort of PPCM patients, one-fifth was hypotensive at presentation. SBP <90 mmHg at presentation was associated with a four-fold higher risk of all-cause mortality during a median follow-up of 18 months.
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The effects of commonly used antimicrobial and anticariogenic agents on the adhesion of pit and fissure sealants were investigated in this study. ⋯ Er, Cr: YSGG laser and CPP-ACP containing paste are alternative methods for pre-application of fissure sealants.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Does smoking affect the onset time of sensory blocks or the duration of motor blocks in parturient women? A randomized controlled trial.
In general, smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke is still common worldwide, and the rate of smoking in women of childbearing age is gradually increasing. Cesarean section rates have been increasing in recent years, and anesthesia guidelines recommend regional anesthesia for cesarean sections. Since nicotine and local anesthetics have different effects on ligand-gated ion channels, smoking may affect spinal anesthesia in pregnant women. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of smoking on spinal anesthesia, which is applied for cesarean sections in pregnant women. Patients and. ⋯ In conclusion, the pregnant women who smoked had longer motor block onset times, shorter motor block durations, higher VAS scores, and lower patient satisfaction levels.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The comparison of del nido cardioplegia and crystalloid-based blood cardioplegia in adult isolated coronary bypass surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
In our study, patients who underwent isolated coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) using Del Nido cardioplegia (DNC) and crystalloid-based cold blood cardioplegia (CBC) were compared. ⋯ Median troponin T levels of the DNC and CBC groups were compared for the 0th hour (baseline), 12th, 36th, and 60th hours. There was no statistical difference between groups in troponin T levels of the baseline 0th hour (18[33] vs. 22[27] pg/ml; P = 0.724). Troponin T levels at the 12th hour were less in the DNC group than the CBC group but no statistical difference between the groups (790[735] vs. 826[820] pg/ml; P = 0.068), respectively. Troponin T levels at 36th and 60th hours were higher in the CBC group compared to the DNC group, and a statistical difference was observed (580[546] vs. 650[550] pg/ml; P = 0.030) and (359[395] vs. 421[400] pg/ml; P = 0.020), respectively. After X-clamping, the spontaneous rhythm rate was statistically higher in the DNC group than the CBC group (72.60% vs. 37.40%; P < 0.001). There was no statistical difference between the groups in terms of postoperative arrhythmia, hospital stay, and mortality rates (P > 0.05). Based on data we acquired from the study, we think that DNC is at least as safe and effective as CBC in adult CABG cases.