Publications by authors named "A F Alkadhimi"
Article Synopsis
- - Lymphedema is a condition with primary and secondary forms that leads to limb swelling and complications; management involves a collaborative approach, including physical therapy and surgery, aiming to enhance patients' quality of life.
- - A case study of a 40-year-old male with severe congenital lymphedema shows that repeated debulking surgeries improved his limb function and appearance, despite previous unsuccessful treatments.
- - Advanced lymphedema may require complex surgical procedures, like the Charles procedure, which involves removing tissue layers and using them for grafting; these tailored strategies are essential to successful outcomes and highlight the need for personalized patient care.
Background: This study aimed to assess the role of community pharmacists and their perception toward antimicrobial stewardship, in addition to identifying factors influencing their perception and practices in community pharmacy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among community pharmacists regarding antimicrobial stewardship. Convenience sampling was used to obtain the required sample from a community pharmacy in Baghdad.
Objective: To explore retainer protocols and how they are influenced by orthodontic presentation and the nature of occlusal correction.
Materials And Methods: A prepiloted 45-item online questionnaire targeting orthodontists was developed. The questionnaire covered clinical preferences in terms of retainer type, fabrication, and follow-up during retention; the clinical indications for adjunctive surgical procedures; and the use of active designs to mitigate relapse in specific malocclusions.
Background: There is significant international variation in the postgraduate orthodontic training. The aim of this study was to obtain information relating to the design, content, and delivery of formal postgraduate orthodontic training internationally. Moreover, we aimed to evaluate the perception of orthodontists towards their training as well as identifying factors associated with an improved level of satisfaction.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOrthodontic treatment with the Invisalign® appliance (and other clear aligners) may be more aesthetically appealing to most adult patients when compared with conventional fixed appliances. When the first clear aligner systems were introduced into the market some 20 years ago, they were very basic in their mode of force delivery. In the last ten years, the Invisalign® system has undergone some remarkable changes and refinements in order to deliver more predictable treatment outcomes and allow for the treatment of more complex malocclusions.
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