Publications by authors named "Salim Lutfallah"

Optic neuritis (ON) is a debilitating condition that through various mechanisms, including inflammation or demyelination of the optic nerve, can result in partial or total permanent vision loss if left untreated. Accurate diagnosis and promptly initiated treatment are imperative related to the potential of permanent loss of vision if left untreated, which can lead to a significant reduction in the quality of life in affected patients. ON is subtyped as "typical" or "atypical" based on underlying causative etiology.

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Adequate surgical view during various types of nasal procedures is essential for surgical operations to be performed in a safe, efficient, and successful manner. Minimizing bleeding during surgery is an important way of increasing visualization that is commonly achieved by using a vasoconstrictive agent to control intraoperative hemorrhage. Many otolaryngologists choose to employ topical cocaine to minimize bleeding during surgery owing to its vasoconstrictive properties, while simultaneously benefitting from its dual local anesthetic effects.

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Purpose Of Review: An analysis of data conducted in 2015 by the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) found that an estimated 25.3 million adults (11.2%) have experienced pain every day for the preceding 3 months, and nearly 40 million adults (17.

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As tranquilizers, benzodiazepines have a wide range of clinical uses. Recently, there has been a significant rise in the number of novel psychoactive substances, including designer benzodiazepines. Flubromazolam(8-bromo-6-(2-fluorophenyl)-1-methyl-4-[1,2,4]triazolo[4,3-a][1,4]benzodiazeZpine) is a triazolo-analogue of flubromazepam.

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