Comparative evaluation of selected concentrations of sodium hypochlorite on the outcome of endodontic therapy among Ghanaians.

Background: Endodontic treatment is one of the main dental treatments to manage inflamed or infected root canal systems of teeth. The success of endodontic treatment principally depends on eradicating microorganisms in the root canal by chemo-mechanical debridement with irrigation solutions like sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl). NaOCl has been used in concentrations ranging from 0.

Healthcare professionals' perspectives on oral health care in acute stroke patients: a qualitative study.

Background: Stroke is a major public health problem, with the disabilities of the patients increasing their risk of poor oral health. Currently, in Ghana and Nigeria, no guideline exists for oral health care in stroke patients, while most of our acute stroke care settings have no documented protocol.

Aim: This study sought to understand the perspectives of healthcare professionals in Ghana and Nigeria about oral healthcare in acute stroke patients.

Extraordinarily high serum CA 19-9 in setting of pancreatic necrosis and underlying pancreatic adenocarcinoma: a case report.

Carbohydrate antigen (CA 19-9) is the most validated marker for both sensitivity and specificity of pancreatic adenocarcinoma used to aid diagnosis of symptomatic patients as well as to evaluate the progression or treatment of disease. Though higher levels of CA 19-9 tend to correlate with neoplastic disease, elevated levels are also often seen in patients with benign gastrointestinal diseases, such as obstructive jaundice and pancreatitis. We present a case of a 74-year-old male who was admitted for abdominal pain and worsening jaundice who was diagnosed with extensive pancreatic necrosis and an underlying invasive pancreatic adenocarcinoma whose serum level of CA 19-9 was found to be extraordinarily high.

Accuracy of the electronic apex locator, tactile, and radiographic methods in working length determination.

Background: Determination of working length (WL) is necessary for the successful outcome of root canal treatment (RCT). Common methods in WL determination include tactile, radiographic, and electronic apex locators (EAL).

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare three methods of WL determination to the actual visualization of the apical constriction (AC).

Impacted dentures in the pharynx and esophagus Implication for advocacy.

Background: Impaction of dentures has potentially significant morbidity and management challenges. This study sought to leverage on the occurrence of swallowed dentures to advance discussions on its management and prevention.

Methods: A 5-year retrospective review of patients seen on account of impacted dentures at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital was done.