Niger J Clin Pract
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The amniotic fluid index (AFI) is one of the parameters used to assess fetal well-being and predict perinatal outcomes. There is, however, a dearth of studies on the pregnancy outcomes of women with borderline AFI in Nigerian and African women. ⋯ Borderline AFI is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in low-risk Nigerian women.
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Evidence-based information should be provided to clinicians to explain the effectiveness of hydrophilic and hydrophobic forms of resin based sealants (RBSs). ⋯ There was no statistically significant difference in retention and the cariostatic impact was found between hydrophilic and hydrophobic RBSs.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of the individual counseling program for polycystic ovarya syndrome management among university students: A prospective randomized controlled trial.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is common in women of reproductive age. ⋯ Individual counseling improved the anthropometric measurements and the clinical findings related to PCOS.
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Knowledge and sociodemographic predictors of shisha smoking among students in a Nigerian university.
There is a global rise in shisha smoking amongst the youths. Information on the prevalence and knowledge of the constituents and the harmful effects of shisha smoking is important for the development of prevention strategies and policies. ⋯ The prevalence of shisha smoking in this study was 24.7%, and the most influential factors were the level of study, type of faculty, and knowledge of the constituents and harmful effects of shisha. Lecturers and administrators of different faculties of the university should be engaged to include shisha smoking prevention programs in their curriculum.
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Periodontal disease diagnosis and its stability after treatment are still a field of interest for both researchers and clinicians. ⋯ According to the new periodontal classification, 47.6% of the patients had severe periodontitis (stage 3 or 4). Periodontal stability was observed in 16.6% of patients who attended SPT.