Assessment of Knowledge, Practice and Guidelines towards the Novel COVID-19 among Eye Care Practitioners in Nigeria-A Survey-Based Study.

The aim of this study was to explore knowledge, practice of risk and guidelines of the novel corona virus disease (COVID-19) infection among the eye care practitioners and the potential associated factors. A cross-sectional self-administered online survey was distributed via emails and social media networks between 2nd and 18th May 2020 corresponding to the week of the lockdown in Nigeria to eye care practitioners (ECPs). Data for 823 respondents were analyzed.

Strengthening immunity through healthy lifestyle practices: Recommendations for lifestyle interventions in the management of COVID-19.

Although the practice of strengthening the immune system may not guarantee that people will not contract severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), there is evidence that suggests that the likelihood and severity of many viral infections can be considerably reduced if appropriate measures are taken to increase the efficacy of the immune response to invading organisms. Evidence-based public health measures to reduce viral spread include-personal isolation, physical distancing, wearing facial masks, frequent hand washing with soap and running water, not touching the face, vaccination, etc. However once infected, recovery relies on host immunity to eradicate the foreign invaders, with symptomatic management, which is the core management strategy in COVID-19 management guidelines.

Prevalence and presentation of hyperdontia in a non-syndromic, mixed Nigerian population.

Background: Although there have been studies on the prevalence and pattern of hyperdontia in sub-Saharan African subjects with similar cultural backgrounds, based on our search, none have been able to consider these epidemiological parameters in a multiethnic black population, which is expected to add substantial knowledge to what is available.

Material And Methods: This is a retrospective study on the panoramic radiographs of subjects who presented at two dental centres in Abuja, Nigeria between June 2013 and June 2018. Radiographic interpretations were carried out by three independent observers, trained on computer assisted radiographic image interpretation.

Beliefs about hypertension among primary health care workers and clients in Nigeria: A qualitative study.

Objective: The main objective of the study was to elicit beliefs about hypertension among Nigerian Primary Health Care clients and workers.

Background: In many regions of Nigeria, the primary health care facility is usually the only source of formal health care available. Since hypertension is a chronic condition that requires lifelong life style modification and drug treatment, it is important to understand the context and background to the condition through the beliefs and perceptions among both lay persons and health care providers who manage the condition.

Atypical Facial Clefts From Northcentral Nigeria, Review of 36 Cases.

Objective: This study aims to present the pattern and management of atypical facial clefts from a Nigerian population.

Design: This is a retrospective study of patients seen during series of surgical outreach programs in North Central Nigeria, between 2011 and 2017. All cases of atypical facial clefts encountered were evaluated for the pattern of presentation using Tessier classification system.

Pattern of maxillofacial surgical conditions in North Central Nigeria: A 5-year experience of an indigenous surgical mission.

Background: Several publications have presented pattern of maxillofacial surgical conditions based on data from hospital-based studies. The objective of this study is to present the spectrum of maxillofacial surgical conditions from the perspective of a community study.

Methods: This is a prospective study of all patients seen and treated from 2011 to 2016.

Prostacyclin, thromboxane and glomerular filtration rate are abnormal in sickle cell pregnancy.

Background: Pregnancy increases the risk of morbidity and mortality in sickle cell disease. We previously showed pregnant women with sickle cell disease to have a relatively low plasma renin concentration in late pregnancy, associated with a lack of the expected plasma volume expansion. We hypothesized this to be due to increased systemic vascular resistance through an imbalance between the vasodilator prostacyclin and vasoconstrictor thromboxane, associated with decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR).

Swinging Replantation: A Possible Protocol for the Management of Inverted Impacted Upper Central Incisor Tooth.

Inverted tooth impaction is a rare occurrence. Third molar impaction is the most extensively studied, and only eight cases of inverted third molars have been reported in a literature search of 40 years from 1973 to 2013. In a study, 43.

Perioperative considerations in orthopaedic patients with diabetes mellitus: a review.

Patients with diabetes mellitus are predisposed to a host of orthopaedic problems which may require surgery and many patients with orthopaedic conditions may have unrecognised hyperglycaemia presenting for the first time at surgery. This group of patients are also prone to adverse surgical outcomes like post-operative infections and poor wound healing. The control of hyperglycaemia in orthopaedic patients with diabetes mellitus is the key in optimising surgical outcome in these patients.

Concomitant injuries associated with maxillofacial fractures in Abuja, Nigeria.

Background: Injury is the leading cause of death and disability and the third most common cause of death Little attention has been given to the concomitant injuries associated with maxillofacial fractures in scientific literatures.

Objectives: For effective planning and efficient management of the patients, there is need to study the pattern ofthese injuries.

Methods: Consecutive patients who sustained one or more facial bone fractures over a period of 2 years were prospectively studied.

A review of obesity and orthopaedic surgery: the critical issues.

Obesity is a growing concern in the health community because of the morbidities associated with it. There is a higher occurrence of many orthopaedic conditions among obese individuals than their non-obese counter parts. Obesity also worsens the progression of many of these orthopaedic conditions.

Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis: a case report and review of literature.

Background: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO) is a rare condition of largely unknown aetiology and pathogenesis with variable clinical and radiological features. There are no reports on CRMO to the best of our knowledge; in the West African sub region.

Objective: To present a case and review the literature on chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis.

Effect of age, impaction types and operative time on inflammatory tissue reactions following lower third molar surgery.

Background: Postoperative mobidity following third molar surgery is affected by a number of factors. The study of these factors is essential for effective planning and limitation of morbidity. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of age, type of impaction and operative time on immediate postoperative tissue reactions following mandibular third molar surgery.

A randomized comparison of the effect of partial and total wound closure techniques on postoperative morbidity after mandibular third molar surgery.

Purpose: To compare the effect of total and partial wound closure techniques on immediate postoperative tissue reactions and complications after mandibular third molar surgery.

Patients And Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled study was carried out at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria. Patients were randomly allocated to partial (group I) and total (group II) wound closure groups.

Aetiology and presentation of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint: report of 23 cases from Abuja, Nigeria.

Several studies have reviewed the management of ankylosis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), but only a few focused on the aetiology and clinical features. We retrospectively studied the aetiology and clinical features of patients with ankylosis of the TMJ who presented to the Maxillofacial Unit, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria, between 2004 and 2009. There were 13 male and 10 female patients, M:F ratio 1.