Dentistry News - Life Science News RSS FeedsLife Science :: DentistryDentistry News Stories, Current Dentistry News Events, Discoveries and Articleshttp://www.brightsurf.com/rss.news.xml?search=Dentistry Dentistry News Stories Current Dentistry News Events, Discoveries and Articles Possible help in fight against muscle-wasting disease A compound already used to treat pneumonia could become a new therapy for an inherited muscular wasting disease, according to researchers at the University of Oregon and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in New York. (2009-11-09) AAP supports the IDF guideline on oral health for people with diabetes New clinical guidelines released by the International Diabetes Foundation (IDF) emphasize the importance of periodontal health for people with diabetes. (2009-11-04) Exposure to alkaline substances can result in damaged teeth It has long been known that acids can erode tooth enamel but a new Swedish study from the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg shows that strong alkaline substances can damage teeth too - substances with high pH values can destroy parts of the organic content of the tooth, leaving the enamel more vulnerable. (2009-10-28) New Canadian research helps doctors care for kidney patients Research funded by The Kidney Foundation of Canada and led by kidney specialists at Lawson Health Research Institute and The University of Western Ontario will make it possible for doctors to quickly and effectively access information relevant for patient care. (2009-10-12) Diabetes weakens your bones Current research suggests that the inflammatory molecule TNF-α may contribute to delayed bone fracture healing in diabetics. (2009-09-28) Body's immune system response to dental plaque varies by gender and race Will neglecting to brush your teeth damage more than just your smile? Can failing to attack dental plaque increase your risk of heart damage? (2009-09-25) Bitemark Evidence and Analysis Should Be Approached with Caution, According to UB Study Against the backdrop of last week's Congressional hearing into the future of forensic science, researchers from the University at Buffalo's Laboratory for Forensic Odontology Research in the School of Dental Medicine, have published a landmark paper on the controversial topic of bitemark analysis. (2009-09-17) Prevent periodontitis to reduce the risk of head and neck cancer Chronic periodontitis, a form of gum disease, is an independent risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. This suggests the need for increased efforts to prevent and treat periodontitis as a possible means to reduce the risk of this form of cancer. (2009-09-08) MicroRNA in human saliva may help diagnose oral cancer Researchers continue to add to the diagnostic alphabet of saliva by identifying the presence of at least 50 microRNAs that could aid in the detection of oral cancer, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. (2009-08-26) Dental researchers confirm microRNAs as biomarkers for oral cancer detection A new study published by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry substantiates the effectiveness of measuring the microRNAs present in saliva to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma. (2009-08-26) |
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