Dentistry
Don't delay dental visits during pandemic
(HealthDay)—Visiting your dentist during the coronavirus pandemic poses little risk, an expert says.
Sep 7, 2020
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Need another reason not to vape? Your oral health is at risk
The warnings about vaping—inhaling the vapor of electronic cigarettes—tend to focus on the potential dangers to the heart and lungs.
Aug 26, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
'Oral' bacteria may disrupt the balance of the vaginal microbiome
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is an imbalance of the vaginal microbiome that can lead to adverse health outcomes, including increased likelihood of potential pathogens colonizing the vagina, yet the mechanisms underlying these ...
Aug 25, 2020
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Dentistry
Fluoridated water protects baby teeth, too
(HealthDay)—Fluoride in drinking water reduces the odds for severe cavities in baby teeth, researchers from New Zealand report.
Aug 20, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
New guidelines for managing mucositis now available
Updated clinical practice guidelines for managing mucositis, a very common and often debilitating complication of cancer therapy, was recently published in the journal Cancer. Patients experiencing mucositis often require ...
Aug 11, 2020
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
New study could help explain why some women develop mood-related disorders after oral contraceptive use
They are used by 150 million women worldwide and have been around for over 60 years. Oral contraceptives—like birth control pills—are part of many women's lives, often starting during puberty and early adolescence. Do ...
Jul 28, 2020
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Dentistry
Collaborating with communities delivers better oral health for Indigenous kids in rural Australia
Aboriginal children in rural Australia have up to three times the rate of tooth decay compared to other Australian children.
Jul 23, 2020
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Health
Age of sexual debut among young gay-identified sexual minority men
Young gay sexual minority men—especially Black and Latino youth—have their first sexual experiences at younger ages, emphasizing a need for comprehensive and inclusive sex education, according to Rutgers researchers.
Jul 14, 2020
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Diabetes
2019 screening guidelines would label more as T2DM cases
(HealthDay)—Adopting the 2019 Endocrine Society guidelines for diabetes screening would substantially increase the number of older adults classified as having type 2 diabetes but would likely offer limited benefits, according ...
Jun 19, 2020
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Dentistry
Simple oral health steps help improve elite athletes' performance
Elite athletes who adopted simple oral health measures, such as using high fluoride toothpaste and cleaning between their teeth, reported significantly reduced negative effects on performance related to poor oral health, ...
Jun 18, 2020
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