Niger J Clin Pract
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Comparative Study
Intrauterine insemination in ovulatory infertile patients.
Although there are many studies in literature comparing intrauterine insemination (IUI) and timed intercourse, there are only a few studies examining the use of clomiphene citrate (CC) in ovulatory infertile patients. The aim of this study was to compare IUI following CC-induced ovulation and timed intercourse following CC-induced ovulation in ovulatory infertile patients. ⋯ In the patients who had OI via CC, the pregnancy rates obtained with IUI were statistically significantly higher than timed intercourse.
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Although there are many methods of treatment for knee osteoarthritis (OA), total knee replacement (TKR) is a very effective way of managing this condition as it improves function and alleviates pain with a consequential improvement on quality of life of patients. To our knowledge, no comprehensive study of the outcome of TKR has been published in our environment, hence the need for a study of our TKR outcomes. ⋯ Despite the deformities and comorbidities, our patients presented with quality of life improved based on the improved OKS of the patient. We recommend a well-planned meticulously executed TKR for patients with debilitating OA in our environment.
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Observational Study
Is sino-nasal outcome test-22 reliable for guiding chronic rhinosinusitis patients for endoscopic sinus surgery?
Chronic rhino-sinusitis (CRS) is a significant health problem whose incidence and prevalence is rising. An emphasis has been placed on diseasespecific quality of life (QoL as the predominant measure for most current outcome studies. ⋯ Medical College and Rajindra Hospital Patiala, Punjab, India. The primary outcomes were the following: (1) the chance of attaining minimal clinically important difference (MCID) improvements of nine points at the 22-item Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) for different preoperative QoL levels, and (2) the percentage of relative improvement in SNOT-22 after ESS for different preoperative QoL levels.
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Acetabular reconstruction following bone loss is a major challenge facing the arthroplasty surgeon. Traditionally, the armamentarium for the treatment of large bone defects (Paprosky Type 2C or 3) included antiprotrusio cages (APC). The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of presentation and assess the early functional outcome of patients who had undergone acetabular reconstruction using APC in complex primary total hip replacement (THR). ⋯ APC provides a satisfactory solution for patients who present with acetabular deficiency in complex primary THR.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of two different composite resins used for tooth reshaping and diastema closure in a 4-year follow-up.
This aim of this study is to evaluate and to compare the clinical performances of two nanohybrid composite resin systems used for diastema closure and tooth reshaping at 4 years. ⋯ Both nanohybrid composite resin systems revealed esthetically, functionally, and biologically acceptable clinical performance when used for diastema closure and tooth reshaping at 4 years.