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2006 is banner year for discoveries of new species in Borneo's rainforests
Scientists have discovered at least 52 new species of animals and plants this past year on the island of Borneo. The discoveries, described in a new WWF report, include 30 unique fish species, two tree frog species, 16 ginger species, three tree species and one large-leafed plant species. view more (2006-12-19)
Space Technology And Dental Techniques Combine In New Cancer Detector
A new generation of gamma cameras is on the horizon, thanks to a collaboration between the BioImaging Unit of the Space Research Centre at the University of Leicester, the Institute for Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital (Surrey) and medical physicists at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Dr John Lees, who leads the BioImaging Unit, is... view more... (2004-06-24)
Predicting risk of stroke from one's genetic blueprint
A new statistical model could be used to predict an individual's lifetime risk of stroke, finds a study from the Children's Hospital Informatics Program (CHIP). Using genetic information from 569 hospital patients, the researchers showed that their predictive model could estimate an individual's overall risk of cardioembolic stroke -- the most... view more... (2009-02-26)
National survey shows minority children experience multiple disparities in health care
There is a lack of equity in health care for minority children in America, according to data gathered in a nationwide survey and analyzed by a UT Southwestern Medical Center researcher. view more (2008-02-06)
Researchers Uncover Higher Prevalence of Periodontal Disease in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Over 1.3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic, inflammatory disease of the joints. RA is a disabling condition, and can lead to long-term joint damage resulting in persistent pain and loss of function in affected areas. view more (2008-06-11)
Compounds in licorice root may help fight tooth decay
Compounds isolated from licorice root may help prevent cavities, according to researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. view more (2006-01-24)
Bad Teeth May Signal Risk for Heart Attack
Elderly persons with active root caries, a type of tooth decay, have an increased risk of having irregular heart beats. This study is published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. view more (2005-05-19)
Gold beads show previously unseen parts of the eye
A new study recently published in Journal of Vision, an online, free access publication of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO), shows that gold beads injected into eye tissue can be used to obtain images of important structures in the orbit that cannot be seen with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or other imaging... view more... (2006-05-01)
Chips: Providing a mouthwatering solution for patients
For dry mouth sufferers Saliwell's innovative patented devices brings welcome relief by restoring natural saliva production through electro-stimulation. view more (2004-11-30)
High-Tech for sausage casings
Sausage is an extremely popular form of meat. Not only Germans each eat an average of 70 grams of sausage every day. To protect the product and keep it "in shape", most sausages are wrapped by an artificial skin, known as the casing. These are frequently made of regenerated cellulose, a synthetic material with entirely natural... view more... (2002-06-07)
Scottish female dentists are under-paid and overworked
A survey of 466 Scottish dentists has found that females were more stressed about working conditions and technical problems and reported more ill-health than their male colleagues. At the joint British Psychological Society's Division of Health Psychology and European Health Psychology Society conference, held at St Andrews University, Dr Lynne... view more... (2001-08-31)
New generation of orthopedic, dental and cardiovascular prostheses
The futuristic technology of the Six Million Dollar Man -specifically a part metal and part flesh human being - won't be exclusive to Hollywood anymore. view more (2009-01-28)
The American Academy of Periodontology issues statement on periodontal treatment during pregnancy
Research recently presented at the annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine found that routine periodontal treatment in pregnant women did not reduce the risk of preterm deliveries. Some previous studies in this area have suggested that periodontal therapy during pregnancy can lessen the chance of adverse pregnancy outcomes. view more (2009-02-02)
Down in the mouth?
A woman's mouth has a lot to say, even when it's not talking. Things that alter the female body, such as prescription medications to help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis or depression, diabetes, or a vitamin deficiency, can affect a woman's oral health. view more (2007-06-26)
A virtual atlas of breast histopathology: An application of web based virtual microscopy
Researchers at the universities of Helsinki and Tampere (Finland) have developed a new virtual microscopy system, which allows users digitize entire microscope glass slide specimens, and then create a virtual slide with the quality and resolution similar to the original glass slide viewed on a microscope. The results are high-resolution digital... view more... (2004-11-26)
Oral/Body Inflammatory Connection Explained
Is your head where your heart is? It may be now. A strong connection between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been suggested in recent clinical studies. view more (2009-07-10)
KTH research: Increased combustion reduces carbon dioxide emissions
New, previously overlooked technology could dramatically reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. Bio-energy facilities that capture carbon dioxide from combustion gases would even make it possible to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The idea of capturing carbon dioxide and storing it in bedrock is not actually new. In recent... view more... (2001-11-23)
Scientists identify cause of Job's syndrome
The rare immunodeficiency disorder known as Job's syndrome is caused by a specific genetic mutation that both overstimulates and understimulates the human immune system, leading to harmful bacterial and fungal infections and the physical features characteristic of the syndrome. view more (2007-09-20)
UNC study: 'chilling' hardship rates among families raising disabled children
Families with disabled children are struggling to keep food on the table, a roof over their heads, and to pay for needed health and dental care. But according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, these challenges are now falling on middle-income households and not just on poor families as previous research has found. view more (2008-08-19)
Treat all patients with rare lung disease to prevent stroke, say doctors
Treatment should be offered to all people with a particular rare lung condition, regardless of whether or not they show symptoms of it, say researchers and doctors behind a new study published today. view more (2007-11-05)
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