Aim: to determine if dynamic balance is related to activities of daily living (ADL) dependence in stroke patients. Methods: a cross-sectional study was carried out. The Barthel index (BI) was used to assess ADL dependence. The Timed Up and Go Test (TUG) and the Four Square Step Test (FSST) were used to evaluate dynamic balance. A Spearman correlation was used assuming a data abnormality in the performance of TUG and FSST and considering a significance of p<0.05. Results: 62 stroke patients were evaluated. The BI showed correlations with the performance of the TUG and the FSST. These correlations were also found between performance of both balance tests and ADLs, such as bathing, moving, and going up and down stairs. In contrast to TUG, correlations were estimated between the ADL related to dressing and the performance of the FSST. Conclusion: dynamic balance evaluated by the TUG and the FSST showed correlations with the ADL dependency in stroke patients.

Background: Covid -19 pandemic has affected dental profession tremendously and has placed dentists and dental professionals in the very high exposure risk jobs. Practicing dentistry requires the provider to be in close proximity of the patients and their oral cavity. Many dental procedures tend to generate aerosols owing to the use of an air rotor or highspeed handpiece. The impact of Covid –19 on dentistry, like all other professions is ever evolving and newer guidelines are published almost every day. The authors also examine the ethical, psychological and financial implications of this pandemic to the dental professionals as well as patients. The important role of organized dentistry is highlighted in facilitating change to adapt to the new norm and implement the safer practice guidelines. Conclusions: The authors conclude that significant changes need to be undertaken to protect patients, dental professionals, auxiliary personnel.

Background:Alcohol is a psycho active, toxic and potentially addictive substance. It is a causal factor in over 60 diseases and injuries and accounted for 6.4% of all deaths in the world and the prevalence of alcohol use disorder in the prisoner population to be higher than in the general population. Objective: To determine the prevalence of alcohol use disorder among prisoners at Ambo town, west shoa zone, Oromia regional state, Central Ethiopia, 2019 Method: An institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted in Ambo town by using systematic random sampling method, from sample of 345 prisoners by using self-reporting questionnaire (SRQ) interview by using AUDIT questionnaire. Simple random sampling was use to select number of prisoners. Data was checked for completeness and any incomplete information were excluded from the entry.The study was conducted after a letter of permission from Ambo university send to Ambo town general prison. Conclusion: The high prevalence of AUDs detected in our facility-based survey of Ambo town prisoners implies the need to design effective screening tools and feasible interventions for AUDs.This study found a high prevalence of alcohol use disorder among prisoners in a correctional institution in Ambo town, central Ethiopia, in the 12 months before imprisonment. The most commonly used was alcohol, followed by khat, nicotine, and shishas. Generally, despite the increased morbidity of alcohol users and unpleasant psychosocial consequences of this habit, most prisoners reported not receiving treatment prior to imprisonment.