• Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors and risk of bleeding and acute ischemic events in non-hypertensive Alzheimer's patients 

      Al-Hamed, Faez Saleh; Kouniaris, Stamatis; Tamimi, Iskandar; Lordkipanidzé, Marie; Madathil, Sreenath Arekunnath; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)
      Introduction Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) are commonly used to treat mild to moderate cases of Alzheimer disease (AD). To the best of our knowledge, there has been no study estimating the risk of bleeding and ...
    • Biomimetic trace metals improve bone regenerative properties of calcium phosphate bioceramics 

      Mansour A.; Abu Nada L.; El-hadad A.A.; Mezour M.A.; Ersheidat A.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)
      The bone regenerative capacity of synthetic calcium phosphates (CaPs) can be enhanced through the enrichment with selected metal trace ions. However, defining the optimal elemental composition required for bone formation ...
    • Composition and characteristics of trabecular bone in osteoporosis and osteoarthritis 

      Tamimi, Iskandar; Cortes, Arthur Rodríguez González; Sánchez-Siles, Juan-Manuel; Ackerman, Jerome L.; González-Quevedo, David; ... more authors ( Elsevier Inc. , 2020 , Article)
      Background Bone strength depends on multiple factors such as bone density, architecture and composition turnover. However, the role these factors play in osteoporotic fractures is not well understood. Purpose The aim ...
    • Comprehensive analysis of the maxillary esthetic zone for immediate implant placement using cone beam computed tomography: A study of 352 maxillary images 

      Alqutaibi, Ahmed Yaseen; Hamadallah, Hatem Hazzaa; Almuzaini, Abdulrahman Saad; Aloufi, Aseel Mohammed; Tarawah, Raneem Ahmad; ... more authors ( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)
      Statement of problem: Previous studies have examined the maxillary esthetic zone for immediate implant placement, but these studies had small sample sizes and did not investigate multiple parameters. Purpose: The ...
    • Corrigendum to: ‘Dental implant placement with immersive technologies: A preliminary clinical report of augmented and mixed reality applications’ [The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry (2024)] 

      Marcus, Engelschalk; Al Hamad, Khaled Q.; Mangano, Roberto; Smeets, Ralf; Molnar, Tamás F. ( Elsevier , 2024 , Other)
      The authors regret missing the acknowledgment to Marco Farronato for providing software support for the MR workflow, including access to the beta software program (Arreye s.r.l). The authors would like to apologize for ...
    • Could Vagus nerve stimulation influence bone remodeling? 

      Tamimi, Ahmad; Tamimi, Faleh; Juweid, Malik; Al-Qudah, Abdelkarim A; Al Masri, Amira; ... more authors ( International Society of Musculoskeletal and Neuronal Interactions , 2021 , Article)
      Objectives: To investigate the effect of vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) on the bone mineral density (BMD) in epileptic patients. Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted on individuals with refractory seizures who ...
    • Differences in platelet-rich plasma composition influence bone healing 

      Al-Hamed F.S.; Abu-Nada L.; Rodan R.; Sarrigiannidis S.; Ramirez-Garcialuna J.L.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)
      Aim: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood-derived material that has been used to enhance bone regeneration. Clinical studies, however, reported inconsistent outcomes. This study aimed to assess the effect of ...
    • Postoperative administration of the acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, donepezil, interferes with bone healing and implant osseointegration in a rat model 

      Al-Hamed F.S.; Maria O.M.; Phan J.; Subaie A.A.; Gao Q.; ... more authors ( MDPI AG , 2020 , Article)
      Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor commonly used to treat mild to moderate Alzheimer?s disease. Its use has been associated with increased bone mass in humans and animals. However, the effect of postoperative ...
    • Ranitidine Impairs Bone Healing and Implant Osseointegration in Rats' Tibiae 

      Alshahrani N.S.; Abu-Nada L.; Ramirez Garcia-Luna J.L.; Al-Hamed F.S.; Alamri A.; ... more authors ( W.B. Saunders , 2020 , Article)
      Purpose: Ranitidine has been found to have an impact on bone metabolism by suppressing osteoclastogenesis. We hypothesized that the use of ranitidine would impair bone healing and implant osseointegration. This study ...
    • Script concordance tests: A call for action in dental education 

      Vital S.; Wulfman C.; Girard F.; Tamimi F.; Charlin B.; ... more authors ( John Wiley and Sons Inc , 2021 , Article)
      The Script Concordance Test (SCT) is an educational tool that aims to assess the ability to interpret medical information under conditions of uncertainty. It is widely used and validated in health education, but almost ...
    • The effect of aging on the bone healing properties of blood plasma 

      Al-Hamed F.S.; Rodan R.; Ramirez-Garcialuna J.L.; Elkashty O.; Al-Shahrani N.; ... more authors ( Elsevier Ltd , 2021 , Article)
      Objectives: Age-related changes in blood composition have been found to affect overall health. Thus, this study aimed to understand the effect of these changes on bone healing by assessing how plasma derived from young and ...
    • The Global, Regional, and National Burden of Adult Lip, Oral, and Pharyngeal Cancer in 204 Countries and Territories: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019 

      Da Cunha, Amanda Ramos; Compton, Kelly; Xu, Rixing; Mishra, Rashmi; Drangsholt, Mark Thomas; ... more authors ( American Medical Association , 2023 , Article)
      Importance: Lip, oral, and pharyngeal cancers are important contributors to cancer burden worldwide, and a comprehensive evaluation of their burden globally, regionally, and nationally is crucial for effective policy ...
    • The Use of β-Blockers and the Risk of Undergoing a Knee Arthroplasty : A Nested Case-Control Study 

      Tamimi, Iskandar; García-Meléndez, Gaspar; Vieitez-Riestra, Ignacio; Palacios-Penedo, Sergio; Garceso, Diego Moriel; ... more authors ( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2023 , Article)
      Background: Research has indicated that β-blockers may downregulate various inflammatory mediators that are involved in osteoarthritis (OA). The objective of this study was to analyze the likelihood of total knee ...
    • Tooth Shade Preferences among the General Public 

      Almufleh B.; Emami E.; Al-Khateeb A.; Del Monte S.; Tamimi F. ( Blackwell Publishing Inc. , 2020 , Article)
      Purpose: To identify laypersons? most preferred tooth shade as a function of observer and patient factors, namely patients? skin shade and observers? socio-demographics. Materials and Methods: Two online surveys using ...