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The aim of this study is to evaluate the multidisciplinary treatment relationship between the two specialties of Dentistry, Departments of Periodontology and Orthodontics, by examining consultation request notes between the two departments.

The consultation request notes of 1685 patients who were treated at Erciyes University Faculty of Dentistry were included in the study. All notes were analyzed retrospectively and divided into categories. While the consultation request notes of 446 patients from the Department of Periodontology (DP) to the Department of Orthodontics (DO) were evaluated, the consultation request notes of 1239 patients from DO to DP were evaluated. Pearson's Chi-Squared test was used in the cloud-based TURCOSA statistical software for the statistical analysis of the obtained data.

The highest number of requests for consultation from DP to DO was due to "Evaluation of the patient for orthodontic treatment (n = 203; 45.5%)," and the highest number of requests from DO to DP was "Gingival/Periodontal Treatment and Providing Motivation of Oral Hygiene (n = 558; 45.0%)". It was observed that most patients for whom consultation was requested were women (P < 0.05).

This study determined the most common reasons for consultation requests between DP and DO and the sex which was the most prevalent. It was concluded that requests were made for the expertise of the other department for problems that could not be solved by the first department.

This study determined the most common reasons for consultation requests between DP and DO and the sex which was the most prevalent. It was concluded that requests were made for the expertise of the other department for problems that could not be solved by the first department.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a rising global public health threat. Knowledge of the circulating pathogens in a particular area and their antibiotic resistance profile is essential to direct clinicians on rational antibiotic prescribing.

The study was conducted to determine the microbial isolates and antibiotic susceptibility profiles of pathogens from a range of clinical samples in a tertiary hospital in Edo Central Senatorial District in Edo State, Nigeria.

The study was a retrospective analysis of microbiological isolates from clinical specimens collected between January 2016 and December 2019, using standard techniques from outpatient clinic attendees. Chi-square test was used to compare the association of the type of bacterial isolates with patients' sex and level of significance P set as < 0.05. Prevalence rates of bacterial isolates and resistance rates were calculated for each antibiotic used in the microbiological culture.

Of the 3,247 clinical specimens processed, 994 (30.6%) showed mment guidelines should be made to reflect the current patterns of resistance to available antibiotics.

Increasing use of

F-FDG PET/CT in cancer patients, has led to more common detection of

F- FDG uptake in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT).

The objective of this study was to assess

F-FDG uptake in incidental and known GIT malignancy.

A total of 6500 patients followed-up in a single and tertiary center between January 2010 and September 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Of 2850 patients assessed with

FDG-PET/CT, known GIT malignancy and

F-FDG uptake cases during follow-up were included in the study.

Of 658 patients with

F-FDG uptake, 150 patients who underwent endoscopy were included in the study. Seventy-seven of these patients had known GIT malignancy and 73 had incidental

F-FDG uptake. Among these 73 patients; 7 (9.6%) had malignancy, 20 (27,2%) adenoma and 24 (32.9%) inflammation that were confirmed. Endoscopy was normal in 22 (30.2%) patients. One hundred forty-three (95.3%) patients had focal and 7 (4.7%) had diffuse uptake. While no malignancy was detected in patients with diffuse uptake, 58.7% (84/143) of the patients with focal uptake presented malignancy. Mean the standardized uptake value (SUV) max values were found as 15.0 ± 10.6 (range, 3.8-56.5) in malignant disease, 10.2 ± 4.3 (range, 2.4-19.7) in adenoma, 7.3 ± 3.6 (range, 3.6-18.7) in inflammation, and 9.8 ± 4.2 (range, 3.8-19.9) in normal endoscopy groups (p < 0.001, rho = 0.378).

Although this study demonstrated high probability of malignant disease with increased

F-FDG uptake in the GIT, it would be a more appropriate approach to confirm all patients with

F-FDG uptake through endoscopy as SUVmax values vary in a wide range.

Although this study demonstrated high probability of malignant disease with increased 18F-FDG uptake in the GIT, it would be a more appropriate approach to confirm all patients with 18F-FDG uptake through endoscopy as SUVmax values vary in a wide range.

Acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is a common cause of hospitalization. There are conflicting results regarding the effectiveness of early endoscopy in patients with upper GI bleeding.

The study aimed to determine the benefit of early endoscopy and the epidemiological characteristics of patients presenting to the emergency department with non-variceal acute upper GI bleeding.

Patients over 18 years of age who presented to the emergency department with upper GI between 2015 and 2016 and underwent endoscopy were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups early endoscopy group (endoscopy within the 24 h) and late endoscopy group (endoscopy after 24 h).

Of 104 patients, 57.7% were man, and the mean age was 66.27 ± 17.64 years. Of the patients who underwent endoscopy, 80 (76.9%) were in the early endoscopy group. There was no difference in blood transfusion needs (P = 0.388), re-bleeding (P = 0.137), the need for surgery, and mortality rates with regard to the timing of endoscopy. s not associated with re-bleeding, transfusion needs, need for surgery, and mortality.

To determine the pattern and risk factors of pterygium in adults at the Guinness Eye Centre Onitsha, Nigeria.

Consecutive adults aged ≥30 years with pterygium were studied. Each patient had comprehensive ocular examination including visual acuity, anterior segment, and adnexal assessment and fundoscopy. The pterygium was graded in terms of severity and type.

A total of 156 patients with pterygium participated; 92 (59%) females versus 64 (41%) males (FM =32). The age range was 30-65 years; mean 43.9 ± 8.4 years. The majority of the study population (36.5%) was of the age group 40-49 years. The subjects were predominately traders 78 (50%) and 93 (59.6%) of the pterygium patients were outdoor workers. Bivariate analysis indicated that those involved in outdoor work were six times at greater risk of developing pterygium than indoor workers (P = 0.001; OR = 6.2). Out of the 156 pterygium patients seen, 107 (68.6%) of them complained of associated symptoms. Redness of the eye was the commonest symptom reported by 79 (50.9%) cases while 8 (5.1%) cases complained of burning sensation. There was a preponderance of nasal pterygia with temporal pterygia being the least. Blinding pterygium was seen in three eyes (1.3%).

Pterygium is a common disorder presenting at eye clinics. Outdoor workers are at a greater risk of developing pterygium. Thus, health education is of great importance.

Pterygium is a common disorder presenting at eye clinics. PGE2 concentration Outdoor workers are at a greater risk of developing pterygium. Thus, health education is of great importance.

The aim of this study was to investigate the potential relationship between the volumetric area of the upper airway and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by comparing upper airway measurements between patients with and without RA.

This case-control study compared upper airway measurements between patients with and without RA using lateral cephalometric radiographs. Two distinct measurements were made the area of the upper airway, which is defined as "the area extending from the point of the retro-palatal region to the base of the epiglottis," and the distance of the upper airway, which is defined as "the distance between the anterior border of the third cervical vertebra (C3) and the anterior border of the soft tissue of the neck". A single examiner performed all measurements, and the intra-examiner reliability was assessed.

Sixty-one RA patients and 95 non-RA patients were included in the case and control groups, respectively. RA patients were significantly older in age and with higher BMI values. Patients with or without RA had Angle Class II as the most prevalent orthodontic classification. The upper airway was slightly narrower in RA patients, resulting in a smaller area, and the length of the upper airway was significantly longer in RA patients.

Patients with RA have narrower upper airways as measured on lateral cephalometric radiographs. This may partially explain the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with RA. Focusing on airways measurements when cephalometric radiographs are taken for patients with RA could give some idea about which patient is likely to have OSA.

Patients with RA have narrower upper airways as measured on lateral cephalometric radiographs. This may partially explain the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with RA. Focusing on airways measurements when cephalometric radiographs are taken for patients with RA could give some idea about which patient is likely to have OSA.

Assessment of nutritional status is gaining more importance in cancer patients because nutritional status is associated with response to chemotherapy, side effects of cancer treatment and disease progression. Several studies that were performed on patients with solid malignancies have shown the clinical significance of CONUT score (Controlling nutritional status).

Therefore we tried to show the utility of CONUT score in newly diagnosed Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma (DLBCL) patients which is the most frequently seen B Cell Lymphoma type.

Data of the 81 patients diagnosed with DLBCL were retrospectively evaluated. The primary endpoint of our study was to evaluate and classify newly diagnosed DLBCL patients according to the CONUT score and secondary endpoint was to show any relationship with CONUT score and overall survival. Patients' demographics, treatment details, stages, extranodal involvements, the presence of bulky disease, response to treatment options and overall survivals were evaluated from medical recordings.

Univariate cox regression analysis CONUT score was associated with overall survival (HR 2.34-95% CI 1.55-3.24 P = 0.040). On multivariate Cox regression analysis model CONUT score ≥5 was found to be an independent prognostic factor for overall survival (HR 4.96-95% CI 1.77-13.97- P = 0.002).

The value of obtaining nutritional status in cancer patients is underestimated and CONUT score is simple, easily applicable and in our opinion is going to fill the gap especially in DLBCL patients.

The value of obtaining nutritional status in cancer patients is underestimated and CONUT score is simple, easily applicable and in our opinion is going to fill the gap especially in DLBCL patients.

Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a gram-negative ubiquitous bacterium affecting over half of the world's population. Most infections are acquired in early childhood with highest prevalence in Africa and Asia. Infected individuals develop antibodies against H. pylori which persist up to 6 months after eradication. Low socioeconomic status, poor sanitation, poor personal hygiene, and absence of potable household water supply are prevalent in our environment and also linked with increased frequency of the disease with attendant health consequences.

The aim of the study was to determine the seroprevalence of H. pylori infection and potential sociodemographic factors among children in Owerri.

One hundred and twenty children aged 6 months to 15 years were studied from March to June 2016. Sociodemographic data was documented in a pretested structured questionnaire while rapid test kit that detects antibody to H. pylori by chromatographic flow was used to identify subjects with infection. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20.