Publications by authors named "Z Alkhalaf"
Article Synopsis
- Personal care products may contain harmful chemicals like phthalates and parabens, but research on risk perception and usage differences by race and ethnicity is limited.
- A study involving 770 college participants found that Middle Eastern and North African individuals reported the highest daily use of makeup and skincare, while Non-Hispanic Black participants had the highest usage of hairstyling products and lotion.
- Results showed significant variations in personal care product use, trust levels, and perceived safety among different racial and ethnic groups, indicating diverse exposure to these chemicals across populations.
Background: Although the conventional replacement for lost teeth has been partial or full dentures, the need for a fixed, esthetic, and functional restoration makes dental implants a reliable alternative.
Aim: To evaluate the initial and final stability of platelet rich fibrin coated implants using resonance frequency analyzer.
Method: ology: Thirteen patients with two or more missing teeth were informed about the procedure, and a consent form was obtained after cone beam computer tomography evaluation.
Background: The appropriate alignment of the lower teeth is indicated by the Curve of Spee (COS), which can be observed in the sagittal profile view of human skulls. Graf Von Spee made the initial observation on this occlusal curvature. Through this systematic review and meta-analysis, we evaluated studies that looked at how COS affected masticatory activities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Although the effect of Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on anthropometry and body composition has been questioned, none of the previous studies tried to explain the reported changes in these parameters. Also, systematic reviews that investigated the topic were limited to healthy individuals or a specific disease group.
Methods: The London Ramadan Study (LORANS) is an observational study on health effects of RIF.