Dentistry
No, you shouldn't pry your braces off with a spoon: TikTok hacks making dentists cringe
A new wave of TikTok trends has dentists cringing and warning young people of "Do It Yourself" dangers when it comes to teeth.
Jan 4, 2023
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Medical economics
Health care is increasingly unaffordable for people with employer-sponsored health insurance—especially women: Analysis
Health care is growing less affordable for U.S. adults—particularly women—with employer-sponsored health insurance, according to an analysis by researchers at the NYU School of Global Public Health published in the Journal ...
Dec 27, 2022
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Dentistry
Anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children can cause alterations to dental enamel, study shows
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil and described in an article published in the journal Scientific Reports shows that anti-inflammatory drugs commonly taken by children may be associated with ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Medications
When combined, a novel LSD1 inhibitor and an existing therapy enhance each other's anti-cancer effects
A Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) research team has developed novel compounds that show early promise at fighting the rare pediatric cancer neuroblastoma when paired with the existing anti-cancer drug bortezomib ...
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
No increased COVID risk for dental practitioners during clinical activities, study finds
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many dental clinics faced temporary closure or capacity restrictions due to what was believed to be an increased risk associated with aerosol procedures.
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study identifies potential link between oral bacteria and brain abscesses
Bacteria known to cause oral infections may also be a contributory factor in patients developing potentially life-threatening abscesses on the brain, new research has shown.
Dec 7, 2022
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Dentistry
Young adults with caries can improve their oral health
Young adults with extensive caries disease often have a high propensity for risk in terms of oral health. At the same time, with the right support and treatment, they can modify their unhealthy behaviors. A thesis at the ...
Nov 25, 2022
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Medical research
Artificial sweeteners found to kill off antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Sugar substitutes found in many supermarket foods have been shown to kill off antibiotic-resistant bacteria that cause pneumonia and sepsis. Three artificial sweeteners used in products such as diet drinks, yogurts and desserts ...
Nov 24, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study sheds new light on the link between oral bacteria and diseases
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified the bacteria most commonly found in severe oral infections. Few such studies have been done before, and the team now hopes that the study can provide deeper insight ...
Nov 24, 2022
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Health
Using vapes may set the stage for dental decay
A vaping habit could end up leading to a tarnished smile, and more frequent visits to the dentist.
Nov 23, 2022
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