Niger J Clin Pract
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Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a common medical emergency that can result in significant morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Esophageal varices are the most common cause of UGIB among our patients and middle-aged male patients were the most commonly affected group.
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The effect of mechanical loading on the microtensile bond strength (μTBS) of universal adhesives to dentin was evaluated in this study. ⋯ With the exception of ABU, mechanical loading had no deleterious effects on the μTBS of the universal adhesive systems examined in this study.
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To describe the clinical characteristics, colonoscopic features, histological findings, dysplasia patterns, and clinical outcome of endoscopically detected colonic polyps in the Saudi population. ⋯ Single small-sized sessile polyps of adenomatous type and mild dysplasia are the most common polyps in the Saudi population. Sigmoid/rectum is the most common site affected, and the outcome of polyps is generally favorable.
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Inhaler corticosteroids (ICS) are the most commonly used antiinflammatory drugs in the treatment of asthma. Although systemic adverse effects are minimal, patients hesitate to use ICS for a long time because of corticophobia. There is no study evaluating corticophobia via Likert-type appendix among the asthmatic patients. ⋯ We found that treatment adherence may increase, if physicians allocate more time to asthma patients to inform about ICS beneficial effects at the initiating of ICS treatment and control visits.
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To determine the emigration plans after graduation of clinical medical students of Ebonyi State University Abakaliki, Nigeria. ⋯ Majority of students intend to pursue specialist training and prefer training abroad. Minor proportions were willing to specialize in Nigeria and serve in rural areas. The students may have perceived medical practice in Nigeria as serving in rural areas hence students willing to work in rural areas were more likely to specialize in Nigeria. This may adversely affect health service delivery in Nigeria if left unchecked. Nigerian authorities should ensure that medical graduates willing to practice in Nigeria are not deterred. Also, plans to encourage doctors to practice in Nigeria should receive desired attention.