Publications by authors named "J A Shariff"

Introduction: In the backdrop of escalating healthcare costs and an increasing focus on resource optimization, this audit study delves into the realm of anesthesia management, specifically exploring the application of low-flow anesthesia (LFA). The primary objective was to assess adherence to hospital standards and evaluate the economic implications of LFA (<1 L/min).

Materials And Methods: This retrospective audit focused on 700 adult patients undergoing elective surgeries with general anesthesia.

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  • Skeletal fluorosis (SF) arises from long-term fluoride exposure, leading to brittle bones and fractures, with no established treatment except for avoiding fluoride sources.
  • A case study of a 50-year-old woman showed she suffered from frequent fractures and elevated fluoride levels due to huffing a keyboard cleaner containing fluoride.
  • After stopping fluoride exposure, the patient was treated with abaloparatide, a hormone to enhance bone remodeling, which resulted in decreased fluoride levels and some reduction in bone density, indicating potential benefits in managing SF.
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Background: A new classification for Periodontal and Peri-implant Diseases and Conditions was introduced in the 2017 World Workshop. In the past the 1999 Armitage Classification was commonly used in practice. This study aimed to assess the ease and practicability of retroactively diagnosing a subset of patients formerly diagnosed using the 1999 AAP/CDC classification with the 2017 AAP/EFP disease classification.

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Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by genetic and epigenetic changes on the chromosome 11p15.5 region, which includes genes that are important for fetal and postnatal growth. Children with BWS have a higher chance of having hypoglycemia, hyperinsulinemia, and malignancies early in life, although hypoglycemia caused by an insulinoma that develops later in life has not been reported.

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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are commonly prescribed to treat mental health disorders, and previously published literature, although scarce, has shown a significant association between SSRI use and dental implant failure. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to examine whether such an association exists and, if so, to determine its strength. Reviewers performed an extensive search of the literature, last accessed in June 2022 in PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases using MeSH terms.

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