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Research Progress of Unexplained Headache and Potential Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases
Di Chen,
Si Yu Tao,
Tian Le Chen,
Ying Yu Luo,
Zhu Ling Guo
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2022
Pages:
92-95
Received:
13 September 2022
Accepted:
29 September 2022
Published:
11 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajim.20221005.11
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Abstract: Headache is a common nervous system symptom with complex causes, including neurogenic, odontogenic, vascular, infectious and so on. Headache is generally manifested as pain in the region above the skull, orbit and occipital bone. But sometimes it also involves pain in the oral and maxillofacial region, because the craniofacial region is closely adjacent to the oral anatomy. Some oral diseases, such as pulpitis, temporomandibular joint disorder syndrome, and oral mucosal disease, can not only cause pain at the primary site, but also show head and face pain. Therefore, headache is easily confused with some oral diseases in clinical diagnosis. A large number of clinical reports at home and abroad have analyzed the correlation between neurologic diseases and oral diseases. This paper attempts to analyze the internal relationship between the two from clinical manifestations, pathogenesis and other aspects, focusing on the discussion of headache caused by oral diseases, which is meaningful for stomatologists and neurologists, and is conducive to expanding the thinking of oral disease research and diagnosis and treatment.
Abstract: Headache is a common nervous system symptom with complex causes, including neurogenic, odontogenic, vascular, infectious and so on. Headache is generally manifested as pain in the region above the skull, orbit and occipital bone. But sometimes it also involves pain in the oral and maxillofacial region, because the craniofacial region is closely adj...
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Predictive Score of Prolonged Poor Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetic Patients Followed in Hospital in Burkina Faso
Solo Traoré,
Lassané Zoungrana,
Yempabou Sagna,
Constant Boyo Paré,
Desiré Lucien Dabourou,
Daniel Zemba,
Réné Bognounou,
Nomwindé Christèle Joëlle Ouédraogo,
Amsa Ouédraogo,
Wind-La-Sida Abd-El-Aziz Ouédraogo,
Yacouba Zoungrana,
Hervé Tiéno,
Oumar Guira
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2022
Pages:
96-102
Received:
11 September 2022
Accepted:
5 October 2022
Published:
18 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajim.20221005.12
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Abstract: Introduction: Achieving and maintaining optimal glycemic targets can be difficult because of several factors that make uncontrolled diabetes a public health problem. The objective of this study was to propose a predictive score for prolonged poor glycemic control in the type 2 diabetes cohort. Methodology: This was a secondary data analysis of a cross-sectional study. The dependent variable was prolonged poor glycemic control. The modality of the variable with the lowest adjusted OR in the model was assigned a point. The points of the other modalities were weighted proportionally to this variable. Logistic regression was performed and tested by a ROC curve. Results: 270 patients were included in the study. In multivariate analysis, low educational level (OR=8.34, CI95% [1.97-35.22]); family support for diabetes management (OR=0.65, CI95% [0.45-0.94]); abdominal obesity (OR=2.27, CI 95% [1.08-4.77]); a history of hospitalization (OR=7.39, CI95% [2.97-18.39]); poor adherence to treatment (OR=2.97, CI 95% [1.42-6.18]); and microangiopathy (OR=5.05, CI 95% [2.36-10.81]) were factors independently associated with prolonged poor diabetes control. A score greater than or equal to 45 was found in this study. The sensitivity and the specificity in our study were respectively 78.89% and of 84.51% with a good performance (AUC= 0.87). Conclusion: The Predictive score is made up of a triad of patient, family and caregiver factors. All of these components are modifiable factors.
Abstract: Introduction: Achieving and maintaining optimal glycemic targets can be difficult because of several factors that make uncontrolled diabetes a public health problem. The objective of this study was to propose a predictive score for prolonged poor glycemic control in the type 2 diabetes cohort. Methodology: This was a secondary data analysis of a cr...
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Etiological Profile of Arthritis at the Teaching and Departmental Hospital Oueme-Plateau of Porto-Novo
Finangnon Armand Wanvoegbe,
Ayaba Agossa,
Kouessi Anthelme Agbodande,
Adebayo Alassani,
Edgard Tohounkpo,
Yasmine Agonma,
Alkinel Sokenou,
Espoir Gandonou,
Albert Dovonou,
Angèle Azon Kouanou,
Zavier Zomalheto
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2022
Pages:
103-107
Received:
17 September 2022
Accepted:
4 October 2022
Published:
18 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajim.20221005.13
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Abstract: Introduction: Arthritis is common in rheumatology and has a large number of causes. Our goal in this study was to find out the etiological profile of arthritis in the rheumatology unit of the Teaching and Departmental Hospital Oueme-Plateau. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study, with retrospective collection, on the files of patients who consulted the rheumatology unit of the Teaching and Departmental Hospital Oueme-Plateau of Porto-Novo, from May 2015 to September 2021. All patients with arthritis were included. The data collected were recorded and analyzed using EPI INFO software version 7.2. Results: Out of 2416 records, 68 patients presented with arthritis, i.e., a hospital frequency of 2.8%. The mean age was 49.3 (± 16.9) years with extremes of 5 and 80 years. The majority were women (60.3%) with a sex ratio of 0.7. These patients were hypertensive in 42.6% of cases and diabetic in 10.3% of cases. The non-specific biological inflammatory syndrome was present in 75.5% of the 53 patients who underwent these explorations. Polyarthritis was present in most cases (52.9%), followed by monoarthritis (26.5%). The most recurrent etiological groups were autoimmune causes (38.8%), microcrystalline (35.8%), and infectious (14.9%). Rheumatoid arthritis was the most frequent cause (36.8%), followed by gout (25.0%), chondrocalcinosis (10.3%), tuberculosis (7.3%), septic arthritis (4.4%), and mixed spondyloarthritis (4.4%). Autoimmune causes were the first etiological group in women (52.5%) and microcrystalline causes were the first etiological group in men (59.3%), with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.010). Conclusion: The causes of arthritis in the Teaching and Departmental Hospital Oueme-Plateau are multiple, but are dominated by autoimmune, microcrystalline, and infectious causes.
Abstract: Introduction: Arthritis is common in rheumatology and has a large number of causes. Our goal in this study was to find out the etiological profile of arthritis in the rheumatology unit of the Teaching and Departmental Hospital Oueme-Plateau. Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical study, with retrospective collection, on th...
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Assessment of Cormic Index and Other Anthropometric Parameters of Young Adults with Sickle Cell Anaemia in Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Muritala Abiola Asafa,
Rahaman Ayodele Bolarinwa,
Samson Adeoye Oyewade,
Oluwadare Ogunlade
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 5, September 2022
Pages:
108-113
Received:
16 June 2022
Accepted:
25 July 2022
Published:
28 October 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajim.20221005.14
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Abstract: This study assessed the effect of Haemoglobin SS (Hb SS) on cormic index and some other body anthropometric indices among students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A total of 100 young adults (18 – 40 years) participated in the study. They were classified into two groups; 50 cases (participants with Hb SS) and 50 control (participants with Hb AA) which were purposively selected after haemglobin typing using electrophoresis method. The cases and controls were age-and sex-matched. The weight, sitting and standing height were measured by using Seca stadiometer-model 216 following standard protocol. Cormic index (CI%) was calculated using sitting height x 100/ standing height while the body mass index (BMI) and body surface area were calculated using Keys and Monsteller formulae respectively. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and alpha value was set at p < 0.05. The mean values of weight in kg [54.39 ± 5.54 vs 60.48 ± 8.65 (t= -4.195, p < 0.001], body mass index in kg/m2 [19.58 ± 2.08 vs 21.48 ± 2.91 (t = 6.068; p < 0.001)], cormic index in % [44.71 ± 6.05 vs 50.03 ± 1.33 (t = -3.760; p < 0.001)], subischial leg length in cm [92.22 ± 10.76 vs 83.84 ± 4.41 (p < 0.001; t = 5.092)] and body surface area in m2 [1.59 ± 0.09 vs 1.68 ± 0.14 (p < 0.001, t = -3.798)] of cases were significantly different from those of controls respectively. In conclusion, this study showed that Hb SS is associated with lower weight, sitting height, body mass index, body surface area and cormic index but higher subischial leg length when compared with Hb AA.
Abstract: This study assessed the effect of Haemoglobin SS (Hb SS) on cormic index and some other body anthropometric indices among students of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. A total of 100 young adults (18 – 40 years) participated in the study. They were classified into two groups; 50 cases (participants with Hb SS) and 50 control (participan...
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