Anxiety and depression among adult patients with facial injury in a Nigerian Teaching Hospital

Background: Trauma to the face often causes varying degrees of cosmetic blemish for the patients. This can affect the psychological and social constitutions of such patients. Aim: The study investigated the pattern of po...

 

The four new species of Myxomycetes of South-East Maharashtra, India

Background: Myxomycetes are the true slime-moulds. They are mostly used in the management of breast and brain tumours. Aim: This is the floristic study of South-East Maharashtra (India) comprising four district, Solapur,...

Neonatal jaundice and birth asphyxia as major causes of cerebral palsy in Nigeria: are doctors’ wrong beliefs and practices part of the problem?

Background: Cerebral Palsy is permanent sequela of severe non-progressive insult to the immature brain of children. In Nigeria, kernicterus from neonatal jaundice and hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy form severe birth as...

Self-perceived oral malodour among periodontal patients: prevalence and associated factors

Background: Perceived oral malodour is a common reason for dental consultation implying that vigilant assessment of oral malodour in dentistry will facilitate effective treatment.Aim: To determine the prevalence and fact...