News tagged with oral surgery


Low-dose 'pill' linked to pain during orgasm, study finds

(HealthDay)—Women taking birth control pills with lower amounts of estrogen—a commonly prescribed contraceptive—may be at higher risk for chronic pelvic pain and pain during orgasm, according to new ...

Medications created May 03, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Jaw pain disorder tied to anxiety, depression

(HealthDay)—There's a link between depression and anxiety symptoms and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder pain, a condition that affects the jaw, according to a new study.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jan 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Conical fiber tips best for cutting efficacy in oral surgery

(HealthDay)—For oral surgery, conical shaped fiber tips improve the quality and efficacy of diode laser cutting, according to a study published online Nov. 5 in Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.

Surgery created Nov 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Improving violence victims' mental health

(Medical Xpress) -- New guidance developed by Cardiff experts to improve mental health outcomes for people affected by violence has been published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In developing world, economic benefits trump expense of C-sections

Surgery, often thought to be too expensive for wholesale global health delivery, can be a highly cost-effective means of improving health in the developing world.

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Robotic surgery proves successful, less invasive way to treat HPV-related oral cancer

Over the past few decades, doctors have noted a surprising trend in cancer of the tonsils and base of the tongue. Though oral cancer previously appeared predominantly in elderly patients with a history of tobacco and alcohol ...

Cancer created Mar 01, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Previous cancer history increases chances of clotting disorders after knee surgery, study suggests

A history of cancer was a significant risk factor for developing blood clotting issues following knee arthroscopy, according to a study being presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's Annual Meeting ...

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