Niger J Clin Pract
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Bilirubin can have a toxic effect on the brain, so newborns must be carefully checked to identify those who may develop significant hyperbilirubinemia and bilirubin encephalopathy (kernicterus). The study aimed to determine if cord blood albumin could be utilized to predict the onset of significant newborn jaundice in healthy-term babies. ⋯ Cord blood albumin levels are sensitive to predicting subsequent neonatal jaundice in the healthy term newborn.
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Today, the development of dental materials is a very important issue. Graphene has been used in dentistry to strengthen many materials. ⋯ This bibliometric analysis reveals the progress and trend of research on graphene in dentistry and extensive collaborations between authors, countries, and institutions. The findings of this study can help inspire researchers to plan new studies and collaborate on graphene.
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Meta Analysis
Prevalence and trends of adult overweight and obesity in Nigeria - A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The prevalence of obesity and its attendant complications are on the increase globally-sub-Saharan Africa inclusive. Obesity confers an increased risk of coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, ischemic stroke, and some cancers. In Nigeria, several individual reports estimate an exponential increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. ⋯ The prevalence of obesity and overweight in Nigeria is high with a rising trend over the years. A Nigerian national health survey of non-communicable diseases especially the burden of overweight/obesity is recommended to through more light on the subject. There is need for concerted effort to tame the tide of rising obesity rates in Nigeria.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Efficacy of rh-PDGF-BB and Emdogain with or without DFDBA using M-MIST in the treatment of intrabony defects.
The versatile combination of emdogain or enamel matrix derivative (EMD), recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB (rhPDGF-BB), and demineralized freeze-dried bone allograft (DFDBA) has not been utilized in the treatment of intrabony defects yet. ⋯ The additional use of DFDBA provides superior benefits in terms of LBG and % BF in intrabony defects. This improvement might be attributed to the use of an osteoinductive scaffold.
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Perioperative blood loss and the need for blood transfusion following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been a source of concern for many arthroplasty surgeons and patients over the years. Tranexamic acid (TXA) is increasingly being used by surgeons in limiting perioperative blood loss and the subsequent need for transfusion during TKA. ⋯ The use of TXA in TKA was shown to be beneficial in our study as it resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the postoperative transfusion volumes and higher postoperative hemoglobin levels.