A rare case of abdominal cocoon associated with internal hernia in an adult
N Kumar, S Katragadda, D Mallik, I Dhamala, S BasuNigerian Journal of Clinical Practice 2023 26(1):128-131 A transmesenteric internal hernia (TIH) is a protrusion of a viscus through the mesenteric defect. It is secondary to previous gastrointestinal surgery in an adult. Early diagnosis and management are warranted to prevent the strangulation of the bowel in a TIH. Here, we are reporting a case of a 24-year-old gentleman with COVID-positive status who has presented with cough, abdominal cocoon, and features of subacute intestinal obstruction (SAIO) without any previous history of abdominal surgery. A nonoperative trial i...
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: N Kumar S Katragadda D Mallik I Dhamala S Basu Source Type: research

Successful management of penetration disorder: A holistic approach to an age-old problem
In this report, we describe the successful treatment of vaginismus in a 28-year-old woman by using a combination of different interventions. This involved providing sexual education, psychotherapy, serial dilation using graded plastic dilators, sensate-focused therapy, and anti-anxiety medication. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: FM Damagum AA Garko Source Type: research

Efficacy of rh-PDGF-BB and Emdogain with or without DFDBA using M-MIST in the treatment of intrabony defects
Conclusion: The additional use of DFDBA provides superior benefits in terms of LBG and % BF in intrabony defects. This improvement might be attributed to the use of an osteoinductive scaffold. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Priyanka K Reddy K Pradeep Source Type: research

Association of SARS-CoV-2 viral load with biochemical profile of COVID-19 patients: A nigerian experience
Conclusion: COVID-19 patients with mild respiratory symptoms exhibited renal abnormalities, electrolytes, and acid-base imbalances which were partly associated with SARS-CoV-2 viral load. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: CJ Okwor IA Meka UA Nto-Ezimah NJ Nto NS Nduka KS Akinwande VF Edem Source Type: research

Effect of omega-3 fatty acid use on sepsis and mortality in patients with Cov & #305;d-19
Conclusions: Study results obtained in this study indicate that providing omega-3 fatty acid supplements may be beneficial to patients with severe COVİD-19, however further research with large-scale randomized controlled trials is necessary. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: D Erdem F Segmen E Uysal G Kilicarslan Source Type: research

Impact of different intraorifice barriers on fracture resistance of non-vital bleached teeth
Conclusion: The intracoronal bleaching procedures affected negatively the fracture resistance of the endodontically treated teeth. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Abduljalil B Sakalli F Basmaci Source Type: research

The effect of spinal anesthesia that is performed in sitting or right lateral position on post-spinal headache and intraocular pressure during elective cesarean section
Conclusion: Spinal anesthesia performed in the sitting position for cesarean section caused a higher postspinal headache than in the right lateral position, but the position did not affect intraocular pressure. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: M Dogukan M Bicakcioglu N Yilmaz M Duran O Uludag A Tutak R Kaya R Kilic Source Type: research

Utilization of eye care services in an underserved community in Enugu State, Nigeria
Conclusion: There is a low rate of eye care service utilization in the Ugbawka community of Enugu State, Nigeria. The cost of eye care services, distance, and bad road infrastructure were the major barriers to the use of eye care services. These suggest the need for the provision of affordable and accessible eye care services in this community to reduce the burden of visual impairment and blindness. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: NE Ezinne KK Ekemiri I Chukwuma CS Ojukwu KP Mashige AA Ilechie G Moyo Source Type: research

Awareness and knowledge of risk factors associated with oral cancer among military personnel in Nigeria
Conclusion: Oral cancer awareness is low among soldiers in the Nigerian Armed Forces, and strategies to increase awareness should be developed. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: CC Uguru O Chukwubuzor U Otakhoigbogie UU Ogu NP Uguru Source Type: research

Graphene on dentistry: A bibliometric and scientometric analysis
Conclusion: This bibliometric analysis reveals the progress and trend of research on graphene in dentistry and extensive collaborations between authors, countries, and institutions. The findings of this study can help inspire researchers to plan new studies and collaborate on graphene. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: G Erdinc Source Type: research

Cone-beam-computed tomography evaluation of mandibular nutrient canals in patients with periodontal diseases & #42;
Conclusion: Statistical analysis showed a significant difference between the age groups and the prevalence of NCs increased in patients with periodontal alveolar bone loss with aging (P < 0.05). (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: H Tumer K Orhan S Aksoy A Berberoglu Source Type: research

Cord blood albumin as a predictor of neonatal jaundice
Conclusion: Cord blood albumin levels are sensitive to predicting subsequent neonatal jaundice in the healthy term newborn. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: AI Aasam BM Hasan RA Jalil JM Hashim AJ Nasrawi Source Type: research

Determinants of atopic dermatitis among children in a general out-patient clinics of a tertiary hospital in North central, Nigeria
Conclusion: Our data suggest that AD has a specific pattern of inheritance in children and this was predicted by: nursery level of education, mother's level of education, and family or personal history of atopy. Knowledge of this will provide a better caring strategy for predicting and preventing AD earlier in at risk children. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: >G D Wey SA Adefemi EA Amao Source Type: research

Effect of gastric helicobacter pylori colonization in the development of erosive esophagitis in patients with hiatal hernia
Conclusion: As a result of this study, we think that antral Hp may have a causative role in the development of reflux esophagitis, but the presence of Hp in HH does not have an effective role in reflux esophagitis formation. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: S Yalaki R Caglar H Pulat Source Type: research

The effect of using personal protective equipment and aerosol box in the emergency department on the intubation times
Conclusion: The use of PPE and an AB significantly increases the total intubation time. (Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice)
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - February 1, 2023 Category: Rural Health Authors: H Ramadan E Altintas Source Type: research