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Cleaner water through nanotechnology
Tiny particles of pure silica coated with an active material could be used to remove toxic chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and other hazardous materials from water much more effectively and at lower cost than conventional water purification methods, according to researchers writing in the current issue of the International Journal of Nanotechnology. view more (2008-02-20)
Gum Disease in Postmenopausal Women Linked to Oral Bone Loss
A study conducted in a large sample of postmenopausal women by University at Buffalo epidemiologists has provided new information on the prevalence of certain gum-disease-causing oral bacteria in this population and the association of the bacteria with oral bone loss. view more (2007-06-18)
Study finds mercury levels in children with autism and those developing typically are the same
In a large population-based study published online today, researchers at the UC Davis MIND Institute report that after adjusting for a number of factors, typically developing children and children with autism have similar levels of mercury in their blood streams. Mercury is a heavy metal found in other studies to adversely affect the developing... view more... (2009-10-20)
Patients' poor knowledge of their heart condition may have harmful consequences
Adults with congenital heart disease have important gaps in their knowledge about their condition, finds a study in Heart. Because this lack of knowledge may result in harmful behaviour or inappropriate restrictions, much needs to be done to improve patients' knowledge about their illness, report the authors. Researchers in Belgium surveyed 62... view more... (2001-06-12)
Mother's vitamin D status during pregnancy will affect her baby's dental health
Low maternal vitamin D levels during pregnancy may affect primary tooth calcification, leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay. view more (2008-07-07)
Dental researchers ID new target in fight against osteoporosis, periodontitis
Osteoporosis and periodontitis are common diseases whose sufferers must cope with weakness, injury and reduced function as they lose bone more quickly than it is formed. view more (2009-05-19)
Scientists solve mystery of the 'unicorn' whale
Once the subject of mythical accounts of magical power, the helix-shaped tusk of the narwhal, or "unicorn" whale has proved to be an extraordinary sensory organ. view more (2005-12-23)
Standard scuba diving mouthpieces potentially hazardous
Standard design mouthpieces used by scuba divers are potentially hazardous, finds a study from Newcastle and Dundee Dental Schools in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. The design has changed little since the 1940s, when scuba equipment was first introduced. The use of these mouthpieces may result in vertigo and disorientation, both of which... view more... (2001-03-22)
Plastics in common household items may cause fertility defects
The contaminant bisphenol-A (BPA)—widely used to make many plastics found in food storage containers and dental products—can have long-term effects in female development, according to a recent study by Yale School of Medicine researchers. view more (2007-02-15)
Sheffield scientists light up bacteria
Researchers from the University of Sheffield have received joint funding from the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to develop an innovative sensor to detect bacteria. view more (2007-03-13)
Caries and caries risk prediction in primary schoolchildren in Flanders
Several WHO reports outlined a set of principles and important key concepts for health promotion, applicable to oral health promotion, which require further elaboration in our country. Focus on prevention, equity and equality, a multi-sectorial approach, a community participation and an evidence based approach has to be considered in planning oral... view more... (2002-05-21)
Earliest Evidence Of Hereditary Genetic Disorder Discovered By Hebrew University Researchers
The discovery of what is believed to be the oldest evidence yet found of a human hereditary genetic disorder has been announced by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The researchers are Dr. Uri Zilberman and Patricia Smith, the Joel Wilbush Professor of Medical Anthropology, both of the Faculty of Dental Medicine of the Hebrew... view more... (2004-06-28)
Common antacids could help keep gingivitis at bay
Chemicals commonly used to treat heartburn also display fighting power against the oral bacteria linked with gum disease, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Göteborg University in Sweden. view more (2006-11-03)
Heavy marijuana use linked to gum disease
Heavy marijuana use has been found to contribute to gum disease, apart from the known effects that tobacco smoke was already known to have. view more (2008-02-06)
New therapeutic options for diabetes-related tissue injury
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by altered glucose tolerance and impaired lipid and carbohydrate metabolism, and is associated with a number of complications directly resulting from hyperglycemiainduced inflammation. view more (2008-07-07)
Protein discovery could unlock the secret to better TB treatment
UCL scientists have found a protein that could unlock the secret to quicker, more effective treatment of TB by waking TB bacteria in the body. Once the TB bacteria are active again, the disease becomes treatable using common drugs like antibiotics. Scientists believe that uncovering the molecular structure of this protein will lead the way to... view more... (2005-02-28)
Book announcement: The World of Microbes - new textbook for key stage 2
Many people only associate microbes with disease, but we could not live without them. The World of Microbes is a new book, specially written for Key Stage 2 children, which looks at how harmful and beneficial microbes affect our daily lives. Packs containing six copies of The World of Microbes; a teacher’s guide; poster and science planning... view more... (2001-07-31)
Moms' smoking linked to increased risk of birth defects
Babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy were more than twice as likely to have a cleft palate or lip as those whose mothers didn't, according to research results released today. view more (2008-11-05)
Is obesity an oral bacterial disease?
The world-wide explosion of overweight people has been called an epidemic. The inflammatory nature of obesity is widely recognized. view more (2009-07-09)
'Smile doctors' create, restore and enhance patients' smiles
Imagine not having the ability to return the smile of a loved one or being too embarrassed by your mouth's appearance to display a smile. view more (2008-10-09)
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