Niger J Clin Pract
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Vascular events are a major cause of flap failure and identifying patients who are at risk is of paramount importance. In the past, many studies have been conducted to investigate the effect of blood count parameters for ischemic events such as peripheral vascular diseases. ⋯ The findings of this preliminary study suggest that these parameters may be used in predicting vascular events in flap surgery.
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Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease as well as an airborne disease. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) could survive on dental materials shipped to dental laboratories. ⋯ NaOCl and glutaraldehyde appeared to be more effective than alcohol-based disinfectant in removing MTB from Ni-Cr alloy, PMMA and dental ceramic surfaces.
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Fournier's Gangrene (FG) is the necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal region. ⋯ The VAC treatment was found not to provide a statistically significant benefit on mortality. Early and adequate debridement and antibiotic are still the most important factors in the treatment of FG and to reduce mortality.
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In recent times, Nigerian media have carried multiple reports of violent and traumatic social vices. These are well-known trigger factors for fear, worries, and anxiety for corp members and their families. Core member's presentations at the NYSC primary care clinic are commonly triggered by change in environmental, biological, and psychosocial factors which invariably affect their social and occupational functioning. ⋯ The study found the prevalence of depression symptoms among young adults to be 57.2% which is quite high. Family size and sibling rank were found to be independent risk factors.
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Hemodialysis patients develop many physical and psychosocial symptoms associated with chronic kidney disease and its treatment. The presence of these symptoms also adversely affects an individual's activities of daily living. ⋯ The symptoms seen in patients have a negative effect on maintaining their daily living activities. Health workers should perform symptom evaluation in patients undergoing dialysis. Thus, each patient-specific individualized care plan should be designed for effective management of these symptoms in patients. Effective symptom management will be effective in maintaining patients' daily living activities.