Faculty Contributions: Recent submissions
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Oral Side Effects of Systemic Medications
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter provide an overview of recognised oral side effects of medications with a focus on systemic medications. A wide range of oral side effects are discussed, including gingival hyperplasia, lichenoid reactions, ... -
Oral Hygiene Agents: Toothpastes
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the common types of toothpastes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The composition of over-the-counter and prescription toothpastes are outlined. Fluoride ... -
Oral Hygiene Agents: Mouthwashes
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the common types of mouthwashes used in the maintenance of oral hygiene and prevention of dental diseases. The principles underlying the use of mouthwashes are summarised followed by the composition ... -
Antifungal Agents
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the antifungal medications used in the management of fungal infections of the orofacial region with a focus on oral candidiasis and its different forms. The risk factors for oral candidiasis are ... -
Dental Management of Patients on Blood Thinners
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the dental and oral surgical management of patients taking common types of oral antiplatelet and anticoagulants medications. The mechanism of action, dosage, commercial preparations, drug interactions ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance
( wiley , 2024 , Book chapter)This chapter discusses the importance of growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as a major public health hazard on a global scale. It underscores the role of dental professionals in controlling AMR through judicious use ... -
Safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet 2 h versus overnight fasting before non-emergency endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography: A single-blind, multicenter, randomized controlled trial
( Lippincott Williams and Wilkins , 2024 , Article)Background: Although overnight fasting is recommended prior to endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), the benefits and safety of high-carbohydrate fluid diet (CFD) intake 2 h before ERCP remain unclear. ... -
Decoding genetic and pathophysiological mechanisms in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and primary lateral sclerosis: A comparative study of differentially expressed genes and implicated pathways in motor neuron disorders
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Motor Neuron Disorders (MNDs), characterized by the degradation and loss of function of motor neurons, are recognized as fatal conditions with limited treatment options and no known cure. The present study aimed to identify ... -
Transcriptomic analysis reveals zinc-mediated virulence and pathogenicity in multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative bacterium well known for its multidrug resistance and connection to nosocomial infections under ESKAPE pathogens. This opportunistic pathogen is ubiquitously associated with ... -
EXPERIENCES, PERCEPTIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS EDUCATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
( Ayub Medical College , 2024 , Article)Background: Faculty development programs (FDPs) in health profession education (HPE) impact teaching in different ways. There has been limited literature on the impact of such programs in developing countries. This qualitative ... -
Clinical Dental Pharmacology
( wiley , 2024 , Book)Clinical Dental Pharmacology delivers an essential reference for dental practitioners seeking quick, easy access to current and accurate information about drugs used by dentists in clinical practice. The book covers common ... -
Preformed Metal Crowns for Primary Molars
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)The nickel chrome preformed metal crown-commonly called the preformed metal crown-has proved to be the most successful restoration for large cavities in primary teeth (Figure 5.1). Following the treatment of pulpally ... -
Pulp Therapy for Primary Teeth
( CRC Press , 2024 , Book chapter)In spite of the decline in the prevalence of dental caries in children in the Western world, there is still a large population where caries is still rampant (Figure 4.1). It is therefore important for all dental practitioners ... -
Introduction
( Taylor and Francis , 2024 , Other)This introductory chapter provides a platform of foundational knowledge to understand the political determinants of health from a planetary perspective. First, it explains the Australian political system from its pre-colonial ... -
Improved pediatric ICU mortality prediction for respiratory diseases: machine learning and data subdivision insights
( BioMed Central Ltd , 2024 , Article)The growing concern of pediatric mortality demands heightened preparedness in clinical settings, especially within intensive care units (ICUs). As respiratory-related admissions account for a substantial portion of pediatric ... -
Basal and dentoalveolar transverse parameters in different sagittal and vertical malocclusions in adults: a comparative study
( Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH , 2024 , Article)Objective: This study sought to three-dimensionally (3D) evaluate the maxillomandibular basal bone and dentoalveolar widths using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in adult Chinese populations with different ... -
Phenolic profile, nutritional potential and biological activities of wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. Agrestis
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)The aim of the present research work was to investigate the variation in nutritional potential, phenolic profile, antioxidant, and free radical scavenging activities of four wildly grown accessions of Cucumis melo var. ... -
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors improve cardiovascular outcomes post-acute coronary syndrome complicated by acute heart failure
( Frontiers Media SA , 2024 , Article)Background: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains a risk factor for heart failure (HF). Therefore, we aimed to assess the cardioprotective role of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors post-ACS in patients with ... -
The Predictive Value of Plasma Sodium and Other Laboratory Parameters in Determining Complicating Appendicitis in Children
( S. Karger AG , 2024 , Article)Objective: Finding a reliable preoperative predictor of complicated acute appendicitis (AA) has been a challenging diagnostic problem. The present study aimed to identify potential factors that may predict complicated AA ... -
Comparative in-vivo bond failure rate of orthodontic brackets when bracket base is treated with micro-abrasive blasting vs. acid etching: eighteen month randomized control trial and scanning electron microscope study
( PeerJ Inc. , 2024 , Article)Background The aim of this study was threefold. Firstly, it aimed to introduce and detail a novel method for chemically etching the bases of stainless-steel orthodontic brackets. Secondly, the study sought to investigate ...
