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Volume 21, Issue 86, July - August 2017

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This study is an observational complete-coverage, hospital-based study. Focusing on the assessment of the dietary pattern among Sudanese coronary heart disease outpatients, who attended El-Shaap Teaching Hospital, Khartoum State, during the period from July 2011 to February 2012. The primary data were collected using questionnaire survey, food frequency questionnaire and 24-hour food recall were used to interviews 72 respondents. Secondary data were obtained from books, news papers, previous published and non published research, online papers and articles. Results revealed that cholesterol level, triglycerides and low density lipoproteins were higher in patients compared to the control group (p<0.001). It was also observed that BMI was significantly higher in coronary heart disease patient than in control group (<0.001).The results also showed no significant association of daily consumption of milk, egg poultry, legumes, and weekly consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits with risk of coronary heart disease. OR for consuming poultry, legumes, fresh vegetables and milk were 0.56(0.3-1.5) 0.5(0.32-1.30), 0.7(0.4-1.23) 0.61(0.32-1.25) respectively.

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ANALYSIS

Assessment of dietary pattern among coronary heart disease outpatients attended El-Shaap teaching hospital, Khartoum state

Maher MA, Gutbi SS

This study is an observational complete-coverage, hospital-based study. Focusing on the assessment of the dietary pattern among Sudanese coronary heart disease outpatients, who attended El-Shaap Teaching Hospital, Khartoum State, during the period from July 2011 to February 2012

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 160-172

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REVIEW

The effect of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly population

Ozgursoy Uran BN, Unsal Avdal E, Mete A, Akbas D

Inflammatory bowel disease’s (IBD) incidence and prevalence are increasing globally, and also the number of older patients with IBD is set to increase. Elderly population has a significant impact on costs of health care deliver

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 173-179

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COMMUNICATION

Trigeminal Neuralgia: an Endodontist’s Diagnostic Dilemma

Sita Rama Kumar M, Madhu Varma K, Kalyan Satish R, Venkateswara Raju D, Subba Raju T, Hemanth Varma D

One of the most challenging aspects of endodontic practice is the diagnosis and treatment of orofacial pain. Misdiagnosis of orofacial pain is common. One of the condition that may mimic dental pain is Trigeminal neuralgia.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 180-186

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REVIEW

What is the connection between diabetes and depression?

Unsal Avdal E, Ozgursoy Uran BN, Arkan B, Sofulu F

Depression is a serious medical condition that affects thoughts, feelings, and the ability to function in everyday life. An international report has shown that having diabetes and depression has the greatest negative effect

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 187-190

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The Relationship between Obesity and Diabetes

Sofulu F, Unsal Avdal E, Ozgursoy Uran BN, Ayvaz İ, Tokem Y

Diabetes is a metabolic state in which the body either fails to produce enough insulin that balances blood glucose levels or the insulin that is produced doesn’t succeed in working in an effective manner

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 191-196

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ANALYSIS

Necessity of Support for Caregivers of a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Alves AI, Freitas C, Viveiros A, Pestana L, Sousa A, Ribeiro L, Virissimo M, Dantas V

To identify the strategies adopted by family caregivers of a person with Alzheimer's disease. Material and methods: Systematic review of the literature, using the keywords "Support", "Caregiver", "Alzheimer's" and "Nursing Interventions"; using the PICO method.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 197-203

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CASE REPORT

Management of Anterior Maxillary Radicular Cyst

Subba Raju T, Sita Rama Kumar M

The radicular cyst is the most common inflammatory odontogenic cystic lesion of the jaws. It usually originates as a sequel to a periapical inflammatory process, following chemical, physical or bacterial injury

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 204-206

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REVIEW

Combating the obstinate killer, Tuberculosis: a literature review

Singh Z

Tuberculosis (TB) is a highly prevalent disease and a leading global killer, making it an important public health issue. It’s significance as a public health issue stems from the difficulty in its elimination and thus its inherent widespread effects as a disease.

Medical Science, 2017, 21(86), 207-213

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