Publications by authors named "Nishan Mangat"

Coccidioidomycosis a fungal infection endemic to southwestern United States. It is caused by inhalation of spores of . Sixty percent of infections are asymptomatic; the remaining 40% are primarily pulmonary disease.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Dental appointments and procedures may induce anxiety in some patients, which may ultimately lead to nonadherence and detrimental long-term effects. Often times, dentists prescribe short-acting benzodiazepines (triazolam) to alleviate anxiety during the duration of the procedure. However, benzodiazepines can cause adverse effects such as delirium and psychosis, which can be exacerbated by their interaction with previously prescribed medications and in those with mental health conditions.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF