Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Report hints Zika can spread through oral sex
(HealthDay)—A new report from France suggests that the Zika virus can be transmitted through oral sex.
Jun 3, 2016
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Law mandates coverage for vasectomies, other birth control
Vermont is poised to become the first state to require public and private health insurance to cover vasectomies without copays and deductibles under a bill Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law Monday.
May 23, 2016
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Dentistry
One in four Aussie kids under 10 has untreated tooth decay
Results of a national oral health survey led by the University of Adelaide show that a quarter of all Australian children aged 10 and under has untreated tooth decay.
May 19, 2016
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HIV & AIDS
Sub-Saharan women using modern contraceptives more likely to be HIV tested
Women in sub-Saharan Africa who use modern contraceptives are more likely to be tested for HIV than those who do not, according to a study published April 25, 2016 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Katherine Center from ...
Apr 26, 2016
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Dentistry
The cavity in health insurance coverage—oral health
When we talk about the successes and shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – and health care in the U.S. in general – little attention is given to dental care.
Apr 20, 2016
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Is there a link between oral health and the rate of cognitive decline?
Better oral hygiene and regular dental visits may play a role in slowing cognitive decline as people age, although evidence is not definitive enough to suggest that one causes the other. The findings, published in the Journal ...
Apr 1, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researcher aims to raise awareness of burning mouth syndrome
Can you imagine life with your mouth feeling like it's on fire? The pain is something you can't escape, never mind being able to eat or drink the food and beverages you once enjoyed.
Mar 30, 2016
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Dentistry
Tooth loss increases the risk of diminished cognitive function
The International and American Associations for Dental Research (IADR/AADR) have published an article titled "Tooth Loss Increases the Risk of Diminished Cognitive Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis" in the OnlineFirst ...
Mar 23, 2016
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Dentistry
Child and adolescent perceptions of oral health: Life course perspectives
Today at the 45th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research, researcher Carl Maida, University of California, Los Angeles, USA, will present a study titled "Child and Adolescent Perceptions ...
Mar 19, 2016
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Dentistry
Documenting obesity and underweight in clinical dental settings
A hands-on workshop titled "Documenting Obesity and Underweight in Clinical Dental Settings" will take place today at the 45th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Association for Dental Research. The AADR Annual Meeting ...
Mar 17, 2016
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