Publications by authors named "A A Bokhari"

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a well-known life-threatening local anesthetics complication, especially if given in inappropriate doses or routes. Therefore, physicians should be aware of LAST symptoms, such as neurological and cardiac symptoms. In addition, they should always consider it in the differential diagnosis when they encounter similar symptoms.

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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a widely accepted surgical intervention for patients with advanced knee osteoarthritis, aimed at reducing pain and improving functional mobility. Preoperative radiological evaluations, including assessments of joint space narrowing, osteophytes, varus/valgus deformities, and subchondral sclerosis, are essential for planning the surgery and predicting postoperative outcomes. Although extensive research has been conducted internationally, data focusing on populations in Saudi Arabia remain limited.

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Background Plastic surgery is a dynamic field within medicine, shaped by various factors that impact medical students' perceptions and career choices. This study aimed to assess medical students' perceptions of plastic surgery as a specialty career and to examine factors influencing it, particularly understanding the impact of demographics, educational exposure, and media. Methods A cross-sectional study involved 777 medical students from diverse universities across Saudi Arabia.

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Aim: Traumatic dental injuries occur frequently in children and adolescents. Even though dentists' management of trauma has been given importance, parents rarely know how to intervene in cases of dental trauma. This study was done to investigate the level of knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding dental trauma among parents of children attending primary schools.

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Background: Oral cancer is a pressing health concern in the Saudi Arabia (SA), with rising incidence and mortality rates. Despite the efforts in raising awareness, gaps persist in knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to oral cancer prevention (OCP) among dental health professionals. This study aimed to identify the key factors influencing engagement in oral cancer prevention activities among dental students and professionals in Saudi.

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