Dentistry
Lack of fluoridated water a health risk for disadvantaged Queenslanders
Researchers have found Queenslanders from lower socio-economic areas are at higher risk of dental disease due to a lack of fluoridated water.
Jan 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
State-of-the-art scanning detects more cancer in bone
Research revealed at the Society of Nuclear Medicine's 2012 Annual Meeting describes new approaches to imaging for the detection of tumors in complex cases of bone cancer. Hybrid imaging technology combining computed tomography ...
Jun 11, 2012
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Neuroscience
Excess fluoride linked to cognitive impairment in children
Long-term consumption of water with fluoride levels far above established drinking water standards may be linked to cognitive impairments in children, according to a new pilot study from Tulane University.
Oct 26, 2023
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Health
Portland, Ore., approves adding fluoride to water
(AP)—The City Council has voted to add fluoride to Portland's water, meaning Oregon's largest city is no longer the biggest holdout in the U.S.
Sep 12, 2012
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Medications
Drug trial shows reduced abnormal bone formation in those with fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva
A multisite, international phase 2 trial evaluating the investigational drug garetosmab has shown that it reduced soft-tissue flare-ups significantly and prevented new areas of abnormal bone formation in patients with fibrodysplasia ...
Sep 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Water fluoride levels do not increase risk of bone cancer
(Medical Xpress)—Fluoride levels in drinking water do not lead to a greater risk of primary bone cancer, a new study has found.
Jan 23, 2014
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Health
Portland, Ore., rejecting water fluoridation
(AP)—The mayor of Portland, Ore., has conceded defeat in an effort to add fluoride to the city's drinking water.
May 22, 2013
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