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Radiologic evaluation of clavicular morphology in southern Nigerians

Int. j. morphol; 31 (1), 2013
This study was carried out to derive empirical values and indices for which clavicles on a radiograph can be correctly sexed. 1000 radiographic left clavicles of adults of both sexes (500 males and 500 females) ranging from ages 25 ­ 60 yrs collated from the Radiology departments of University of Port H...

Bone healing in transverse maxillary defects with different surgical procedures using anorganic bovine bone in humans

Int. j. morphol; 31 (1), 2013
The centripetal resorption of maxilla is a continuous process after tooth loss. For treatment of deficient bone sites, autologous bone grafts may be used, as an alternative, biomaterials can be applied which do not require intra- or extraoral donor sites. The present report we describe the use of anorgan...

Control of infective larvae of gastrointestinal nematodes in heifers using different isolates of nematophagous fungi

The effect of different nematophagous fungi [Duddingtonia flagrans (AC001 and CG722) and Monacrosporium thaumasium (NF34)] with regard to controlling infective larvae (L3) of nematodes after gastrointestinal transit in female cattle (3/4 Holstein × Zebu) was evaluated. A total of 24 pubescent female cat...

Reabilitação na paralisia parcial do plexo braquial

Rev. bras. cir. plást; 28 (1), 2013
Muitas transferências musculares têm sido defendidas para restaurar os movimentos do membro superior após paralisia grave do plexo braquial. A paralisia dos músculos deltoide e supraespinal pode ser tratada por meio de transferência do músculo trapézio. A paralisia dos músculos extensores de punh...

Predicting 24-hour urinary sodium excretion in Afro-Caribbean Barbadians by comparing urine sodium excretion over different durations versus spot collection

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
AIM: Urinary sodium excretion is used as an assessment tool for salt intake and salt handling. Even though cumbersome, the most reliable and readily used method in clinical and epidemiological studies is the 24-hour urine collection. This study investigates other appropriate means of predicting 24-hour u...

Predicting 24-hour urinary protein excretion in Afro-Caribbean Barbadians by comparing urine protein excretion over different durations versus spot collection

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
AIM: The gold standard for the determination of proteinuria, an independent risk factor for cardiovascular and renal disease, is the measurement of protein in a 24-hour urine collection. However, this method has been shown to be unreliable mainly due to poor compliance of sampling by patients. This study...

Evaluation of the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic therapy in the treatment of back pain: a randomized controlled trial in a tertiary hospital in Nigeria

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
Musculoskeletal system disorders (MSDs) are amongst the most commonly encountered problems in orthopaedics and physiotherapy practice all over the world and back pain is amongst the most prevalent of musculoskeletal presentations encountered in clinical practice. The attendant deformities, huge economic ...

Changes in hyoid bone position after orthodontic treatment of patients with mandibular deviation

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to observe the influence of orthodontic treatment on the hyoid position of patients with different vertical skeletal craniofacial patterns of mandibular deviations. METHODS: A total of 60 patients with mandibular deviations, including 30 males and 30 females with a m...

Cuba: healthcare and the revolution

West Indian med. j; 62 (3), 2013
This paper depicts Cuba as a relic of the Cold War. Its coverage of healthcare demonstrates steadfastness and success in surmounting hurdles of complacency and disregard to socialized medicine - an extension of Soviet patronage and third world alliances. The literature relays a mission of inclusivity und...

Hipnosis como complemento en la cirugía oral del adulto mayor
Hypnosis as a complement to oral surgery in elderly persons

Rev. cuba. estomatol; 50 (1), 2013
Introducción: el envejecimiento poblacional es un fenómeno mundial y la cirugía oral es compleja en los adultos mayores, por lo que la preparación preoperatoria es de vital importancia para una evolución satisfactoria. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo demostrar la eficacia de la hipnosis en paciente...