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Oklahoma dentist called 'menace to the public health'

Dr. W. Scott Harrington faces an April 19 hearing over unsanitary conditions that may have exposed patients to hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV infection.

30 Mar 2013

Roundup: Court to hear Calif. inmate mental health case; La. health secretary a no-show at hearing

News outlets report on health care developments in California, Georgia, Louisiana, Minnesota, New York, Oregon and Texas.

28 Mar 2013

Study raises alarm over loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents

Humans don't "own" their own genes, the cellular chemicsals that define who they are and what diseases they might be at risk for. Through more than 40,000 patents on DNA molecules, companies have essentially claimed the entire human genome for profit, report two researchers who analyzed the patents on human DNA. Their study, published March 25 in the journal Genome Medicine, raises an alarm about the loss of individual "genomic liberty."

27 Mar 2013

Study examines specific form of autism caused by duplication on chromosome 15

Identifying and understanding the combination of factors that leads to autism is an ongoing scientific challenge. This developmental disorder appears in the first three years of life, and affects the brain's normal development of social and communication skills.

27 Mar 2013

Experts to highlight the importance of research, prevention and treatment of cancer

April marks National Cancer Control Month, which focuses on the importance of prevention, treatment and research in the fight against cancer.

26 Mar 2013

Experts are available to discuss various aspects of testicular cancer

Cancer education advocates across the nation will be focusing on cancer of the testes during Testicular Cancer Awareness Week (April 1 - 7).

26 Mar 2013

Scientists identify a new way to develop potential drugs for TB

Scientists have developed a way to pinpoint promising drugs to fight tuberculosis (TB) and other diseases without setting foot in the laboratory.

24 Mar 2013

Autistic children's brains have reduced connectivity, diminished capacity for neural communication

A new study of patterns of brain communication in toddlers with autism shows evidence of aberrant neural communication even at this relatively early stage of brain development. The results are presented in an article in Brain Connectivity, a bimonthly peer-reviewed journal from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.

22 Mar 2013

Study reveals treatments for pain at site of injury may not always be good enough

Treatments for pain at the site of an injury may not always be good enough, according to a novel study by University of Maryland (UM) scientists reported March 20 in The Journal of Neuroscience.

21 Mar 2013

Investigators examine effectiveness of probiotics for cancer treatment

One may not think of probiotics -- like those found in yogurt that promote good digestive health -- as a weapon used in the fight against cancer. But that is the focus of investigators at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, who are examining the effectiveness of probiotics as they relate to the outcomes of bone marrow transplant for patients with blood cancers.

21 Mar 2013

Study: Health of critically ill newborns is endangered by insufficient nurse staffing

A new study reveals that the health of critically ill newborns is endangered by insufficient nurse staffing. The national study finds that very few neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) provide sufficient numbers of nurses to meet guidelines and that the most vulnerable babies are also the most understaffed.

20 Mar 2013

Large population of healthy people take Aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease: Study

A new study out of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry shows a large population of healthy people are taking Aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, despite the fact that new literature shows it isn't as beneficial as once thought.

20 Mar 2013

Weill Cornell Medical College researchers call for clearer definition of population health

Accountable Care Organizations, a key feature of the Affordable Care Act, aim to control health care costs, enhance quality in health care and improve population health. But what does "improving population health" really mean? This is the question asked in a new viewpoint article by Weill Cornell Medical College researchers published in the March 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

20 Mar 2013

Relighting cigarettes related to economic factors, researchers find

In what is believed to be a first of its kind study, a research member at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey and colleagues have found that an accelerating trend of smokers relighting cigarettes is related to economic factors, and the practice has implications for tobacco dependence treatment and policy.

19 Mar 2013

Very low birth weight infants do not receive optimal nursing care, finds study

Very low birth weight infants, those weighing less than 3.25 pounds, account for half of infant deaths in the United States each year, yet a new study released in today's issue of JAMA-Pediatrics documents that these critically ill infants do not receive optimal nursing care, which can lead to hospital-acquired infections that double their death rate and may result in long-term developmental issues affecting the quality of their lives as adults.

19 Mar 2013

Oral Cancer Foundation encourages dental practices to offer free oral cancer screenings in April

What has the greatest impact on survival rates of oral cancer? Radiation? Chemotherapy? Perhaps surgery? The truth is none of these; rather, it is the point in time at which the disease is discovered.

18 Mar 2013

Maxillary sinuses allow nose to change shape, say researchers

Pity the poor maxillary sinuses. Those bulbous pouches on either side of the human nose are known more for trapping mucus and causing sinus infections than anything else. They were thought to be an evolutionary relic of our distant past, with little known present value.

14 Mar 2013

Combination of stem cell therapy and physical therapy can reverse effects of spinal cord injury

Walking is the obvious goal for individuals who have a chronic spinal cord injury, but it is not the only one. Regaining sensation and continence control also are important goals that can positively impact an individual's quality of life.

14 Mar 2013

Two faculty members find association between gum disease and obesity

Blood on your toothbrush can be a warning sign of gum disease. And, if you are overweight, it can indicate other serious health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.

13 Mar 2013

Fluoridated drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults

A new study conducted by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Adelaide, Australia, has produced the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults, even those who had not received fluoridated drinking water as children.

12 Mar 2013

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Latest Dentistry News and Research

Oklahoma dentist called 'menace to the public health'

Roundup: Court to hear Calif. inmate mental health case; La. health secretary a no-show at hearing

Study raises alarm over loss of individual 'genomic liberty' due to gene patents

Study examines specific form of autism caused by duplication on chromosome 15

Experts to highlight the importance of research, prevention and treatment of cancer

Experts are available to discuss various aspects of testicular cancer

Scientists identify a new way to develop potential drugs for TB

Autistic children's brains have reduced connectivity, diminished capacity for neural communication

Study reveals treatments for pain at site of injury may not always be good enough

Investigators examine effectiveness of probiotics for cancer treatment

Study: Health of critically ill newborns is endangered by insufficient nurse staffing

Large population of healthy people take Aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease: Study

Weill Cornell Medical College researchers call for clearer definition of population health

Relighting cigarettes related to economic factors, researchers find

Very low birth weight infants do not receive optimal nursing care, finds study

Oral Cancer Foundation encourages dental practices to offer free oral cancer screenings in April

Maxillary sinuses allow nose to change shape, say researchers

Combination of stem cell therapy and physical therapy can reverse effects of spinal cord injury

Two faculty members find association between gum disease and obesity

Fluoridated drinking water provides dental health benefits to adults

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