The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis (SRH) and perceiv... more The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis (SRH) and perceived taste disturbance (PTD) and analyze their association with age, gender, subjective oral dryness, burning mouth, tongue coating, number of teeth remaining, and type of dentures and wear duration in healthy elderly. Subjects who neither reported systemic disorders nor medication use were included in the study. The participants of this study were 254 healthy subjects, 116 males (mean age: 63.2 AE 7.2 years) and 138 females (mean age: 61.9 AE 6.8 years), all aged 55 years and above. A self-administered structured questionnaire on SRH and PTD was given to the participants. Each subject underwent a comprehensive dental examination by one of the examiners. The number of carious teeth, number of restorations, type of dentures (fixed-partial, removable-partial or complete dentures) and wear duration, and tongue coating status were recorded. Associations of the categorical background variables (age, gender, smoking status, tooth brushing frequency) with SRH and PTD were examined using the x 2-test. Spearman's rho correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between taste disturbance and SRH with relevant variables (p < 0.05). The prevalence of SRH was 28.3% and the prevalence of PTD was 8.3%. Use of the toothbrush less than once daily was the factor most strongly associated with SRH. Of the individuals with SRH, 73.6% reported subjective oral dryness (p < 0.001) and 9.7% had burning mouth (p = 0.008). Of the individuals with PTD, 71.4% reported subjective oral dryness (p = 0.003) and 14.3% had burning mouth (p = 0.019). Age (p < 0.05), denture type (p < 0.001), tongue coating (p < 0.001), frequency of tooth brushing (p < 0.000 for SRH and p < 0.05 for PTD) were significantly associated with SRH and PTD. Educational level of the participants was significantly different for SRH (p < 0.05). Gender was not found to be associated with either SRH or PTD (p > 0.05). We concluded that the factors most strongly associated with SRH and PTD were subjective oral dryness, tongue coating, inadequate oral hygiene practice and partial and/or complete denture wear.
Objective: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used, but many physicians hav... more Objective: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used, but many physicians have limited knowledge of CAM despite its widespread use. Therefore, this study sought to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students on complementary and alternative medicine in the management of COVID-19. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 medical students from three Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria. A self-administered semi-structured online Google Forms questionnaire was used to collect information. Chi-squared and Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the bivariate relationship between KAP status and sociodemographic characteristics. Spearman's correlation coefficient matrix was computed to determine the association between knowledge, attitude, CAM, age, and religiosity practice. Results: The median age was 22 years (interquartile range: [IQR]: 21-23 years). Median self-rated score for religion was 4.00 (IQ...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and improved detec... more Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and improved detection techniques and biomarkers are urgently needed across the spectrum of diabetes initiation and progression. Inflammatory biomarkers play a role in the development of the condition and blood is the gold standard body fluid for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Serum glycated haemoglobin is a widely used marker of chronic hyperglycemia, and it is currently used to diagnose type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is the standard biomarker for the adequacy of management. However, saliva offers an alternative to serum as a biological fluid for diagnostic purposes. Non-invasive measures of inflammatory biomarkers (such as saliva diagnostics) are increasingly being investigated due to significant similarities between salivary and serum proteome. The role of saliva diagnostics in diabetes mellitus has not been explored in our study population. Objectives This study investigated the association of s...
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2014
Background: Many patients visit dentists as a result of pain. It may have nonodontogenic causes s... more Background: Many patients visit dentists as a result of pain. It may have nonodontogenic causes such as lesions of vascular, neurologic/psychological, muscular, bone structures or referred from surrounding structures, or odontogenic, in which case the cause of the pain is the tooth and/or tooth supporting structures. Non odontogenic pain is often challenging to diagnose with consequent inappropriate treatment, leading to frustration of the patients and loss of confidence in the managing physician. Hence, attention on the pattern of distribution of these groups of facial pain would assist in their management. Aims: To describe the pattern of presentation of non-odontogenic pain among patients who attend oral medicine clinic in LUTH Methodology: A retrospective review of all cases of non odontogenic pain seen in oral medicine clinic of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) between May 2010 and May 2011 was done using the clinic records and patients’ case notes. The recorded parameter includes patients' age, sex and the clinical diagnosis. The results were analysed with SPSS software Original Research Article British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 4(23): 4117-4126, 2014 4118 Results: A total number of 221 patients were seen, 144 (65%) were diagnosed with one form of non-odontogenic pain. The age distribution of subjects with non odontogenic pain ranged from 15 to 85 yrs (45yr+13.8) with the peak age of occurrence at 51-55yrs. On the other hand, those with odontogenic pain were most prevalent at the peak age of 2140yr, mean age of 37.3+13.6. Female predilection was observed in all subjects. Dentine hypersensitivity, pulpitis and periodontits were some of the odontogenic pain diagnosed while the various non odontogenic pain diagnosed includes burning mouth 34(23.6%), Aphthous ulceration 28(19.4%), Trigeminal neuralgia 16(11.1%), Candidiasis 11(7.4%), Lichen planus 7(4.6%), Erythemamultiforme 7(4.6%), and Herpes zoster 3(1.9%). Others include mucous membrane pemphigoid and traumatic ulcer. Conclusion: Non-odontogenicpain is relatively common presentations in oral medicine. Burning mouth sensation due to herbal toothpaste use was the most prevalent.
Geographic tongue (GT) is one of the commonly seen lesions in Oral Medicine Clinic. It tends to s... more Geographic tongue (GT) is one of the commonly seen lesions in Oral Medicine Clinic. It tends to show varying pattern of presentation. Excessive immune response and immune modulation has been implicated in the pathogenesis and this justified the use of steroid in the management. This study describes the epidemiology, clinical presentations and treatment outcomes of the 21 cases of GT seen at the Oral Medicine Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex, Ile Ife (OAUTHC) over a period of 10 years and compared the findings with the results from other parts of the world. This was a retrospective cohort review of cases of geographic tongue seen in the Oral Medicine of OAUTHC over the period of 10 years of Oral Medicine practice in the center from May 2007 to May 2017. The diagnosis of GT was made based on its typical clinical presentation. Information retrieved from the case notes included age, sex, presenting complaints, clinical findings, treatment and treatmen...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
This study aimed at describing the epidemiology and pattern of presentation of oral ulcerations a... more This study aimed at describing the epidemiology and pattern of presentation of oral ulcerations among patients seen in Oral Medicine clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Complex, Ile-Ife. This study was a retrospective cohort study of all cases that presented with oral ulcers in the oral medicine clinic between May 2015 and May 2017. The clinical diagnosis of oral ulcers was based on the WHO guidelines for oral mucosa diagnosis. All the case notes in the unit were retrieved and reviewed. Information extracted from the case notes included age, sex, medical history, clinical findings and treatment received. The data was analyzed using STATA 13 statistical software. Out of 250 patients seen in the Oral Medicine Clinic during the study period, oral ulcerations were seen in 50 patients comprising 34(68%) males and 16(32%) females, giving a prevalence of 20%. The mean age was 35.4 ±14.7 years and patients were most frequently seen in the third decade of life 16 (32%). The commonest site w...
BACKGROUND: Oral ulceration is one of the commonly reported oral mucosa lesions in Chronic Kidney... more BACKGROUND: Oral ulceration is one of the commonly reported oral mucosa lesions in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and it is strongly associated with increased systemic inflammatory burden which worsen the underlying kidney diseases.OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed at determining the relationship between oral ulcerations and blood urea concentration.METHODS: This study was designed as a cross sectional study. Participants were randomly selected chronic kidney disease patients attending Renal clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals between January 2019 to December, 2019. They were interviewed and examined. Oral mucosa was carefully examined for ulcers and other oral features. Blood samples were taken to determine blood urea concentration. Information was obtained using a structured questionnaire and stored in a passworded computer. Data analysis was done using STATA 14. Analysis of the blood urea concentration in both participants with and without oral ulceration...
Background: Erythema multiforme (EM) manifests on the skin and mucosa surfaces such as the oral m... more Background: Erythema multiforme (EM) manifests on the skin and mucosa surfaces such as the oral mucosa and the genitals as ulcerative lesions. The spectrum of clinical presentation underscores the importance of describing the clinical features observed in patients presenting in an oral medicine clinic for treatment. Aim: To describe the epidemiology and the clinical features of patients presenting with erythema multiforme in the oral medicine clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC). Methodology: A retrospective study of cases diagnosed as EM in the Oral Medicine clinic of OAUTHC between August 2009 and August 2019. Patients’ hospital records were retrieved and Original Research Article Oluwadaisi et al.; IJRRD, 3(1): 6-14, 2020; Article no.IJRRD.54040 7 reviewed. Information extracted included biodata, clinical findings, presence of co morbidity and treatment received. Diagnosis of EM was mostly clinical; some patients also had histopathologic and/or ...
The compressive strength of some commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna, Nigeria was investigated. ... more The compressive strength of some commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna, Nigeria was investigated. Rice Husk Ash (RHA) was prepared using Charcoal from burning firewood. Preliminary analysis of the Constituent materials of the ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) / Rice Husk Ash (RHA) hollow sandcrete blocks were conducted to confirm their suitability for block making. Physical test of the freshly prepared mix was also carried out. 150mm×450mm hollow sandcrete blocks were cast cured and crushed for 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days at 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 percent replacement levels. Test results indicate that most commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna town are below standard. The compressive strength of the OPC/RHA sandcrete blocks increases with age at curing and decreases as the percentage of RHA content increases. The study arrived at an optimum replacement level of 20%.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Aim: To assess the level of awareness and perceptions of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) among practi... more Aim: To assess the level of awareness and perceptions of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) among practicing Nigerian clinicians in Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife with a view to determining their willingness to incorporate CAT as an adjunctive tool in their routine patient care. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study carried out at the general outpatient department, medical outpatient department, Surgical outpatient department and Dental Hospital units of OAUTHC between April 2018 and September 2019. One hundred participants were selected using simple random method from the pool of clinicians. Data were collected from the participants using self-administered structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using STATA 14 statistical software. Results: A total of 100 clinicians participated, 46% male 54% female. Their average age was 23.9 2.1years. Seventy-one (71%) were medical practitioner while 29(29%) were dentist. Resident doctors made up 70% of respon...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
The study describes the epidemiology, treatment, and treatment outcomes of the 10 cases of facial... more The study describes the epidemiology, treatment, and treatment outcomes of the 10 cases of facial nerve palsy seen in children managed at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife over a 10 year period. It also compares findings with report from developed countries. This was a retrospective cohort review of pediatric cases of facial nerve palsy encountered in all the clinics run by specialists in the above named hospital. A diagnosis of facial palsy was based on International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes. Information retrieved from the case note included sex, age, number of days with lesion prior to presentation in the clinic, diagnosis, treatment, treatment outcome, and referral clinic. Only 10 cases of facial nerve palsy were diagnosed in the institution during the study period. Prevalence of facial nerve palsy in this hospital was 0.01%. The lesion more commonly affected males and the right side of the face. All cases were associated with infections: Mainly mumps (70% of cases). Case management include the use of steroids and eye pads for cases that presented within 7 days; and steroids, eye pad, and physical therapy for cases that presented later. All cases of facial nerve palsy associated with mumps and malaria infection fully recovered. The two cases of facial nerve palsy associated with otitis media only partially recovered. Facial nerve palsy in pediatric patients is more commonly associated with mumps in the study environment. Successes are recorded with steroid therapy.
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis (SRH) and perceiv... more The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of self-reported halitosis (SRH) and perceived taste disturbance (PTD) and analyze their association with age, gender, subjective oral dryness, burning mouth, tongue coating, number of teeth remaining, and type of dentures and wear duration in healthy elderly. Subjects who neither reported systemic disorders nor medication use were included in the study. The participants of this study were 254 healthy subjects, 116 males (mean age: 63.2 AE 7.2 years) and 138 females (mean age: 61.9 AE 6.8 years), all aged 55 years and above. A self-administered structured questionnaire on SRH and PTD was given to the participants. Each subject underwent a comprehensive dental examination by one of the examiners. The number of carious teeth, number of restorations, type of dentures (fixed-partial, removable-partial or complete dentures) and wear duration, and tongue coating status were recorded. Associations of the categorical background variables (age, gender, smoking status, tooth brushing frequency) with SRH and PTD were examined using the x 2-test. Spearman's rho correlation coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between taste disturbance and SRH with relevant variables (p < 0.05). The prevalence of SRH was 28.3% and the prevalence of PTD was 8.3%. Use of the toothbrush less than once daily was the factor most strongly associated with SRH. Of the individuals with SRH, 73.6% reported subjective oral dryness (p < 0.001) and 9.7% had burning mouth (p = 0.008). Of the individuals with PTD, 71.4% reported subjective oral dryness (p = 0.003) and 14.3% had burning mouth (p = 0.019). Age (p < 0.05), denture type (p < 0.001), tongue coating (p < 0.001), frequency of tooth brushing (p < 0.000 for SRH and p < 0.05 for PTD) were significantly associated with SRH and PTD. Educational level of the participants was significantly different for SRH (p < 0.05). Gender was not found to be associated with either SRH or PTD (p > 0.05). We concluded that the factors most strongly associated with SRH and PTD were subjective oral dryness, tongue coating, inadequate oral hygiene practice and partial and/or complete denture wear.
Objective: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used, but many physicians hav... more Objective: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is commonly used, but many physicians have limited knowledge of CAM despite its widespread use. Therefore, this study sought to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of medical students on complementary and alternative medicine in the management of COVID-19. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 150 medical students from three Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria. A self-administered semi-structured online Google Forms questionnaire was used to collect information. Chi-squared and Fisher's exact test was used to analyze the bivariate relationship between KAP status and sociodemographic characteristics. Spearman's correlation coefficient matrix was computed to determine the association between knowledge, attitude, CAM, age, and religiosity practice. Results: The median age was 22 years (interquartile range: [IQR]: 21-23 years). Median self-rated score for religion was 4.00 (IQ...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and improved detec... more Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and improved detection techniques and biomarkers are urgently needed across the spectrum of diabetes initiation and progression. Inflammatory biomarkers play a role in the development of the condition and blood is the gold standard body fluid for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Serum glycated haemoglobin is a widely used marker of chronic hyperglycemia, and it is currently used to diagnose type 2 diabetes mellitus and it is the standard biomarker for the adequacy of management. However, saliva offers an alternative to serum as a biological fluid for diagnostic purposes. Non-invasive measures of inflammatory biomarkers (such as saliva diagnostics) are increasingly being investigated due to significant similarities between salivary and serum proteome. The role of saliva diagnostics in diabetes mellitus has not been explored in our study population. Objectives This study investigated the association of s...
British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, 2014
Background: Many patients visit dentists as a result of pain. It may have nonodontogenic causes s... more Background: Many patients visit dentists as a result of pain. It may have nonodontogenic causes such as lesions of vascular, neurologic/psychological, muscular, bone structures or referred from surrounding structures, or odontogenic, in which case the cause of the pain is the tooth and/or tooth supporting structures. Non odontogenic pain is often challenging to diagnose with consequent inappropriate treatment, leading to frustration of the patients and loss of confidence in the managing physician. Hence, attention on the pattern of distribution of these groups of facial pain would assist in their management. Aims: To describe the pattern of presentation of non-odontogenic pain among patients who attend oral medicine clinic in LUTH Methodology: A retrospective review of all cases of non odontogenic pain seen in oral medicine clinic of Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) between May 2010 and May 2011 was done using the clinic records and patients’ case notes. The recorded parameter includes patients' age, sex and the clinical diagnosis. The results were analysed with SPSS software Original Research Article British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 4(23): 4117-4126, 2014 4118 Results: A total number of 221 patients were seen, 144 (65%) were diagnosed with one form of non-odontogenic pain. The age distribution of subjects with non odontogenic pain ranged from 15 to 85 yrs (45yr+13.8) with the peak age of occurrence at 51-55yrs. On the other hand, those with odontogenic pain were most prevalent at the peak age of 2140yr, mean age of 37.3+13.6. Female predilection was observed in all subjects. Dentine hypersensitivity, pulpitis and periodontits were some of the odontogenic pain diagnosed while the various non odontogenic pain diagnosed includes burning mouth 34(23.6%), Aphthous ulceration 28(19.4%), Trigeminal neuralgia 16(11.1%), Candidiasis 11(7.4%), Lichen planus 7(4.6%), Erythemamultiforme 7(4.6%), and Herpes zoster 3(1.9%). Others include mucous membrane pemphigoid and traumatic ulcer. Conclusion: Non-odontogenicpain is relatively common presentations in oral medicine. Burning mouth sensation due to herbal toothpaste use was the most prevalent.
Geographic tongue (GT) is one of the commonly seen lesions in Oral Medicine Clinic. It tends to s... more Geographic tongue (GT) is one of the commonly seen lesions in Oral Medicine Clinic. It tends to show varying pattern of presentation. Excessive immune response and immune modulation has been implicated in the pathogenesis and this justified the use of steroid in the management. This study describes the epidemiology, clinical presentations and treatment outcomes of the 21 cases of GT seen at the Oral Medicine Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex, Ile Ife (OAUTHC) over a period of 10 years and compared the findings with the results from other parts of the world. This was a retrospective cohort review of cases of geographic tongue seen in the Oral Medicine of OAUTHC over the period of 10 years of Oral Medicine practice in the center from May 2007 to May 2017. The diagnosis of GT was made based on its typical clinical presentation. Information retrieved from the case notes included age, sex, presenting complaints, clinical findings, treatment and treatmen...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
This study aimed at describing the epidemiology and pattern of presentation of oral ulcerations a... more This study aimed at describing the epidemiology and pattern of presentation of oral ulcerations among patients seen in Oral Medicine clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Complex, Ile-Ife. This study was a retrospective cohort study of all cases that presented with oral ulcers in the oral medicine clinic between May 2015 and May 2017. The clinical diagnosis of oral ulcers was based on the WHO guidelines for oral mucosa diagnosis. All the case notes in the unit were retrieved and reviewed. Information extracted from the case notes included age, sex, medical history, clinical findings and treatment received. The data was analyzed using STATA 13 statistical software. Out of 250 patients seen in the Oral Medicine Clinic during the study period, oral ulcerations were seen in 50 patients comprising 34(68%) males and 16(32%) females, giving a prevalence of 20%. The mean age was 35.4 ±14.7 years and patients were most frequently seen in the third decade of life 16 (32%). The commonest site w...
BACKGROUND: Oral ulceration is one of the commonly reported oral mucosa lesions in Chronic Kidney... more BACKGROUND: Oral ulceration is one of the commonly reported oral mucosa lesions in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients and it is strongly associated with increased systemic inflammatory burden which worsen the underlying kidney diseases.OBJECTIVE: This study was aimed at determining the relationship between oral ulcerations and blood urea concentration.METHODS: This study was designed as a cross sectional study. Participants were randomly selected chronic kidney disease patients attending Renal clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals between January 2019 to December, 2019. They were interviewed and examined. Oral mucosa was carefully examined for ulcers and other oral features. Blood samples were taken to determine blood urea concentration. Information was obtained using a structured questionnaire and stored in a passworded computer. Data analysis was done using STATA 14. Analysis of the blood urea concentration in both participants with and without oral ulceration...
Background: Erythema multiforme (EM) manifests on the skin and mucosa surfaces such as the oral m... more Background: Erythema multiforme (EM) manifests on the skin and mucosa surfaces such as the oral mucosa and the genitals as ulcerative lesions. The spectrum of clinical presentation underscores the importance of describing the clinical features observed in patients presenting in an oral medicine clinic for treatment. Aim: To describe the epidemiology and the clinical features of patients presenting with erythema multiforme in the oral medicine clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC). Methodology: A retrospective study of cases diagnosed as EM in the Oral Medicine clinic of OAUTHC between August 2009 and August 2019. Patients’ hospital records were retrieved and Original Research Article Oluwadaisi et al.; IJRRD, 3(1): 6-14, 2020; Article no.IJRRD.54040 7 reviewed. Information extracted included biodata, clinical findings, presence of co morbidity and treatment received. Diagnosis of EM was mostly clinical; some patients also had histopathologic and/or ...
The compressive strength of some commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna, Nigeria was investigated. ... more The compressive strength of some commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna, Nigeria was investigated. Rice Husk Ash (RHA) was prepared using Charcoal from burning firewood. Preliminary analysis of the Constituent materials of the ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) / Rice Husk Ash (RHA) hollow sandcrete blocks were conducted to confirm their suitability for block making. Physical test of the freshly prepared mix was also carried out. 150mm×450mm hollow sandcrete blocks were cast cured and crushed for 1, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28 days at 0, 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 percent replacement levels. Test results indicate that most commercial sandcrete blocks in Minna town are below standard. The compressive strength of the OPC/RHA sandcrete blocks increases with age at curing and decreases as the percentage of RHA content increases. The study arrived at an optimum replacement level of 20%.
Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research
Aim: To assess the level of awareness and perceptions of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) among practi... more Aim: To assess the level of awareness and perceptions of Creative Arts Therapy (CAT) among practicing Nigerian clinicians in Obafemi Awolowo University, Teaching Hospital Complex (OAUTHC) Ile-Ife with a view to determining their willingness to incorporate CAT as an adjunctive tool in their routine patient care. Methodology: A Cross-sectional study carried out at the general outpatient department, medical outpatient department, Surgical outpatient department and Dental Hospital units of OAUTHC between April 2018 and September 2019. One hundred participants were selected using simple random method from the pool of clinicians. Data were collected from the participants using self-administered structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using STATA 14 statistical software. Results: A total of 100 clinicians participated, 46% male 54% female. Their average age was 23.9 2.1years. Seventy-one (71%) were medical practitioner while 29(29%) were dentist. Resident doctors made up 70% of respon...
Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community Dentistry
The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to ... more The aims of this study are to determine the prevalence, pattern of presentation, and response to conservative (medical) interventions among patients who presented with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Consecutive patients who presented in Oral Medicine and Periodontology Clinic of Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals' Complex on account of TMJ pain from January 2015 to December 2015 were recruited for the study. They were all interviewed and examined. The severity of pain was recorded using visual analog scale (VAS). Patients were treated with medications and physiotherapy. They were reviewed at 2, 4, and 6 weeks. Those who could not make the appointment were contacted through phone. The findings were recorded and analyzed using STATA version 11. A total of 401 participants were seen, 55 presented on account of TMJ pain. The mean age of patients with TMJ pain was 54 ± 16.9 with 60% being female. Pain was present in all participants; ot...
The study describes the epidemiology, treatment, and treatment outcomes of the 10 cases of facial... more The study describes the epidemiology, treatment, and treatment outcomes of the 10 cases of facial nerve palsy seen in children managed at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife over a 10 year period. It also compares findings with report from developed countries. This was a retrospective cohort review of pediatric cases of facial nerve palsy encountered in all the clinics run by specialists in the above named hospital. A diagnosis of facial palsy was based on International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification codes. Information retrieved from the case note included sex, age, number of days with lesion prior to presentation in the clinic, diagnosis, treatment, treatment outcome, and referral clinic. Only 10 cases of facial nerve palsy were diagnosed in the institution during the study period. Prevalence of facial nerve palsy in this hospital was 0.01%. The lesion more commonly affected males and the right side of the face. All cases were associated with infections: Mainly mumps (70% of cases). Case management include the use of steroids and eye pads for cases that presented within 7 days; and steroids, eye pad, and physical therapy for cases that presented later. All cases of facial nerve palsy associated with mumps and malaria infection fully recovered. The two cases of facial nerve palsy associated with otitis media only partially recovered. Facial nerve palsy in pediatric patients is more commonly associated with mumps in the study environment. Successes are recorded with steroid therapy.
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