Niger J Clin Pract
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Spontaneous pneumothorax in COVID-19 occurs infrequently but in up to 15% of patients dependent on mechanical ventilation (MV). Pneumothorax-related deaths account for 1% of all COVID-19-related deaths. ⋯ The presence of pneumothorax was associated with poor survival in COVID-19 patients. Patients with a prolonged time from symptom onset to treatment and those dependent on mechanical ventilation in intensive care were in the high risk group for the development of pneumothorax.
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Pregnancy may exacerbate the frequency and severity of some dental problems. However, most pregnant women avoid going to the dentist. ⋯ In the present study, it is seen that pregnant women do not have adequate oral hygiene. The reasons were listed as various false beliefs and lack of sufficient knowledge. Health professionals should provide information about oral hygiene to pregnant women and direct them to the dentist.
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The nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses are one of the most frequently anatomically varied regions. Their size and shape vary from person to person, and ethnic origin may have a role in this variety. Recognizing this variations is so important for ear nose throat (ENT) specialists because they predispose to sinonasal pathologies and affect the complication rate and success of endoscopic sinus surgery. ⋯ Almost all patients had at least one sinonasal anatomical variation. These variations should be known by the professionals who have interest in sinonasal disease and surgery.
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Drawing is an effective tool for evaluating dental anxiety and communicating with children. ⋯ Oral health education at younger ages is effective in overcoming dental anxiety and improving the positivity of dental perception. Drawing is a suitable assessment tool for learning about the child's notions and feelings.
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Prolonged perinatal asphyxia (PA) may cause hypoxic-ischemic damage to the brain. The aim of this study was to investigate the brain diffusion changes of patients with PA and examine the relationship with brain damage. ⋯ In neonates with severe perinatal asphyxia, brain damage can be evaluated on diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) of the cerebral deep white matter and basal ganglia. DWI, imaging with conventional brain MRI comes to the fore in clinical importance in PA patients.