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Using mouthrinse reduces plaque and gingivitis more than toothbrushing alone

New research published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), indicates that the use of a germ-killing mouthrinse in addition to reg ...

Dentistry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Researchers coat spinal polymer implants with bioactive film to improve bonding with bone

Researchers from North Carolina State University have for the first time successfully coated polymer implants with a bioactive film. The discovery should improve the success rate of such implants – which ...

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Blood is thicker than water—and blood plasma is, too (w/ Video)

(Medical Xpress)—The results are significant because they can help to improve our understanding of medical conditions, such as thrombosis, aneurysms and arteriosclerosis. The research team is publishing ...

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When selecting a child's doctor, families prefer grapevine over online ratings (w/ Video)

(Medical Xpress)—Numerous websites are available to rate just about any service or product: restaurant food, hotel service and even a pediatrician's care. However, a new poll from the University of Michigan shows that only ...

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Paving the way for better sleep in Alzheimer's

A new sleep pattern monitoring system has been developed by UK researchers to help spot sleep disturbance in people diagnosed with early dementia. The system, known as PAViS, could be used remotely by healthcare workers to ...

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p38beta MAPK not critical to brain inflammation, study finds

(Medical Xpress)—A study by a leading Alzheimer's researcher at the University of Kentucky provides new evidence that will help researchers home in on the molecular mechanisms involved in inflammation of the central nervous ...

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New research into the effects of perfectionistic parenting and its impact on childhood anxieties

In a new study published in the Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, researchers investigated the impact of perfectionistic rearing behaviors by parents on children. Results showed that while all ch ...

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Experimental vaccine offers improved protection for poultry

Chickens are vulnerable to a range of infectious diseases similar to those found in humans. Fowl typhoid is a widespread and devastating illness, particularly in the developing world, where the birds are a vital source of ...

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Group therapy for Generalised Anxiety Disorder: A viable alternative

Generalised anxiety disorder is no joke for its many sufferers who find their enjoyment of everyday life inhibited by excessive and uncontrollable worry and whose treatment presents a significant cost to the healthcare system.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pregnancy riskline warns about Internet inaccuracies

The Arizona Pregnancy Riskline, a service at the UA College of Pharmacy, warns about inaccurate information on the Internet in light of a recent study on the subject.

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Detailed analysis of drugs, alcohol & crimes across a city could help target prevention, study finds

As cities across America work to reduce violence in tight budget times, new research shows how they might be able to target their efforts and police attention – with the help of high-powered computers and ...

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National screening benchmarks for finding polyps during a colonoscopy might be too low

Current national guidelines provide benchmarks regarding the number of polyps physicians should detect, on average, during a colonoscopy. Recent studies at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida suggest these benchmarks may be too ...

Cancer created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Sitting time associated with increased risk of chronic diseases

The more you sit, the higher your risk of chronic diseases. Kansas State University researcher Richard Rosenkranz, assistant professor of human nutrition, examined the associations of sitting time and chronic ...

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Some cheeses exceed contaminant levels recommended by EU

Researchers at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) have analysed more than 60 brands of cheese commonly available in supermarkets. The concentration of organochloride contaminants in the ...

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Primatologist argues for changes to caloric values listed on food labeling

(Medical Xpress)—Richard Wrangham, a primatology professor at Harvard University, in a speech given to an audience at this year's American Association for the Advancement of Science meeting, advocated that changes be made ...

Overweight and Obesity created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 5 | with audio podcast report