An in vitro evaluation of efficacy of ViaSpan, aloe vera, gatorade solution, and propolis storage media for maintaining the periodontal ligament cell viability
Conclusion: This study found that propolis had higher periodontal cell viability followed by ViaSpan solution and Aloe vera and least in Gatorade solution. Propolis, ViaSpan, and Aloe vera media can be used as a storage media. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Rajat Misurya Sandeep Sharma Prabu Mahin Syed Ismail Nitika Gupta Reshma Rajan Rasveen Kaur Prashant Babaji Source Type: research
Treatment outcomes of graded dose of empagliflozin in type-2 diabetes: A real world study
Conclusion: Half EMPA-25 is the most cost effective way of using EMPA in clinical practice. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Deep Dutta Meha Sharma Sameer Aggarwal Anshita Agarwal Anil Dhall Source Type: research
Safety and efficacy of USG-guided catheter drainage in liver abscesses
Conclusion: In contradiction to the earlier belief, percutaneous drainage is a safe and effective means of treatment in liver abscesses of >5 cm with high clinical success rate and reduced duration of intravenous antibiotic requirement as well as hospital stay. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Swati Das Girendra Shankar Vedavyas Mohapatra Source Type: research
The association of extreme body weight with bone mineral density in Saudi children
Conclusion: Both extremes of weight are considered a significant risk factor for the development of low BMD in children. We recommend the early recognition of weight aberrations and consequent aggressive intervention with strict lifestyle modifications to promote the development of maximum peak bone mass. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Asmaa A Milyani Yousof O Kabli Abdulmoein E Al-Agha Source Type: research
Comparative study of acute coronary syndrome in postmenopausal women and age-matched men: A prospective cohort study in Southern India
Conclusion: Postmenopausal women with ACS had more atypical presentation of symptoms, later presentation to hospital, more tachypnea, more crepitations, more complications, and higher in-hospital mortality compared to men of the same age group. The difference in the profile of ACS continues to exist even after menopause and age matching. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Ashwin Kodliwadmath N Nanda Bhanu Duggal Barun Kumar Debopriyo Mondal Shashikantha Bhat Source Type: research
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) transmission through aerosols in restorative and endodontic practice: Strategies for prevention
This article reviews the research evidence about the role of aerosols in the transmission of COVID-19 and various measures which should be implemented during restorative and endodontic practice for the prevention of such transmission. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - March 18, 2022 Category: African Health Authors: Ambar W Raut Priyatama V Meshram Radha A Raut Source Type: research
Anesthetic management of a patient presenting with huge neck lymphatic cyst
Neeta Santha, Preethi Dhamotharan, Sheikh Gulam OsmaniAnnals of African Medicine 2021 20(4):313-315
Lymphatic cyst in the cervical region presents a great challenge to the anesthesiologist. The anesthetic difficulties are because of the extension of the cyst, difficult airway, postoperative respiratory obstruction, and coexisting anomalies. The management of such patients depends on direct communication between the surgeon and anesthesiologist. We hereby present a case of a 53-year-old male presenting with lymphatic cyst of the cervicothoracic region with dysphagia and dyspnea, posted for direct laryngoscopy and biopsy un...
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Neeta Santha Preethi Dhamotharan Sheikh Gulam Osmani Source Type: research
Laparoscopic appendicectomy in a postpneumonectomy patient
We present a case of 30-year-old patient who had undergone pneumonectomy and was posted for laparoscopic appendicectomy. General anesthesia was instituted, and with some modifications in ventilation, the procedure was uneventful and we were able to extubate the patient on the table. Understanding of the physiological consequences of pneumonectomy facilitated the provision of safe anesthesia. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Neeta Santha Lekshmipriya Govind Shilpa Naik Source Type: research
Solitary peutz & #8211;jeghers type hamartoma in a Nigerian: A case report of a rare finding and review of literature
Conclusion: The case here presented is truly rare as a review of the scientific literature appears, to the best of our knowledge, not to contain such a unique presentation from our locality nor indeed from among Black Africans. We conducted a review of the literature and wished to highlight the evolving concept that solitary P-J polyps be considered a distinct disease entity when it appears in the absence of other features of the syndrome complex. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Aderemi O Oluyemi Emuobor A Odeghe Nicholas A Awolola Source Type: research
Influence of seasonal changes on asthma exacerbation in a sudan savanna region: An analysis of 87 cases
Conclusion: This study shows that asthma exacerbation is most frequent during the harmattan season and low temperature is associated with its exacerbation. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Aminu Abbas Juliana U Okpapi Chibueze H Njoku Abdallah A Abba Simeon A Isezuo Isah M Danasabe Source Type: research
Prevalence and risk factors for hepatitis c virus co-infection among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients and effect of hepatitis c virus infection on acquired immunodeficiency syndrome cases at baseline
Conclusion: Moderately high prevalence of HIV/HCV co-infection was observed in the current study. HCV co-infection had no effect on AIDS status at baseline. There is a need for routine screening of HCV infection in HIV-infected individuals. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Abdulmumini Yakubu Bello Hali Abubakar Sadiq Maiyaki Source Type: research
Selfie-driven thyroid disease leads: A study on a unique sign and its utility in clinical practice
Conclusions: Although selfie is considered a modern-day lifestyle-induced psychiatric illness, it can inadvertently help in picking up thyroid diseases in earlier stages. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Ramakanth Bhargav Panchangam Sunil Kumar Kota Sabaretnam Mayilvaganan Source Type: research
Body mass index and its association with various features of migraine: A cross-sectional study from Saudi Arabia
Conclusion: In our study, we did not find an association between BMI and various features of migraine. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Danah Aljaafari Noman Ishaque Ghadeer Al-Shabeeb Sukainah Alalwi Aishah Albakr Osama Basheir Reem A Alyoubi Fahd Alkhamis Majed Alabdali Source Type: research
Family support and medication adherence among adult type 2 diabetes: Any meeting point ?
Conclusion: Family support improves medication adherence and glycemic control. Physicians should explore patients' family support system to improve medication adherence level and better management outcome of chronic diseases especially T2DM. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Olanrewaju Joel Olagbemide Olusegun Emmanuel Omosanya Abayomi Olusola Ayodapo Segun Matthew Agboola Adedayo Olutunji Adeagbo Taiwo Adebayo Olukokun Source Type: research
Visual Outcome of Anti-vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injections at the University College Hospital, Ibadan
Conclusion: Visual acuity gain was recorded in patients who had intravitreal anti-VEGF injections in 1 year. It is recommended that patients should have more than one injection. (Source: Annals of African Medicine)
Source: Annals of African Medicine - December 3, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: Tunji Sunday Oluleye Yewande Olubunmi Babalola Oluwole Majekodunmi Modupe Ijaduola Adeyemi Timothy Adewole Source Type: research
