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Objective: In developed countries, patients' factors and esthetic concerns have predominantly influenced prosthodontic treatments. The objective of this investigation was to see if such factors in local partially dentate patients influenced the clinicians' decision regarding the prostheses planned. Material & Methods: This was a descriptive study carried out in Khyber College of Dentistry, Peshawar from March to October 2007. Using a structured data collection-sheet, patient's data including gender, age, socio-economic status, educational level, oral-hygiene status, main concern of patients for consultation and the number, location and type of saddles in the jaws were all recorded. The type of prosthodontic service planned for each patient was also recorded. One investigator collected the required data from each of the 206 partially dentate patients by the method of direct interviewing. Results: Acrylic removable dental prostheses (RDPs) were more frequently provided than fixed dental prostheses (FDPs). No precision-retained or implant-supported prosthesis were planned. Irrespective of the type of prosthesis, the restoration of chewing function was the major concern of patients for consultation. Age, socioeconomic status, educational level and type of saddle in the maxilla influenced patients' treatment with RDPs. In comparison, better socioeconomic status and educational level were the reasons in case of planned FDPs. The reason for the planned FDPs in the maxilla was esthetics as compared to improvement in chewing function in case of the mandible. Conclusion: Acrylic RDPs were the most frequently planned prostheses. Patients; socioeconomic status and educational level and the type and location of saddle influenced the type of prosthesis planned for patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To determine frequency of hyperthermia in acute ischemic stroke patients. Study Design: Descriptive Cross-sectional study. Setting: Department of Medicine, M T I-H M C, Peshawar. Period: January, 2020 to Dec, 2020. Material & Methods: All patients admitted through emergency Deptt was included in the study keeping in view inclusion criteria. All patients' axillary temperatures were checked using a mercury thermometer at the time of admission and every six hours for three days. To determine whether hyperthermia met the practical meaning of the term, daily follow-up was conducted. All of the data was entered into a pre-designed proforma. Results: Mean age was recorded as 65.5+7.67 years and mean BMI was 26+1.65kg/m2. 107 (51.94%) patients were recorded as male patients, 99 (48.05%) patients were recorded female patients.32 (15.53%) patients were recorded with hyperthermia. Risk factors were traced in 91.26% had history of hypertension, 84.46% had diabetes mellitus and 78.15% had smoking history. P-value with advancing age (p=0.020) and severity of stroke (p=0.278). Conclusion: It has been concluded in our study that hyperthermia in ischemic stroke should be looked as it has significant impact on the outcome. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]