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A reason to smile: New immigrants respond best to oral hygiene campaign
Tapping into the desire to have an attractive smile is the best motivator for improving oral hygiene, and new immigrants are the most receptive to oral health messages, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.    view more (2008-08-25)

Human embryonic stem cells
Human embryonic stem cells (hESC) provide a potentially unlimited source of oral mucosal tissues that may revolutionize the treatment of oral diseases.   view more (2009-04-06)

Salivary bacteria as indicators of oral cancer?
Patients suffering from oral cancer have increased levels of certain bacteria in their saliva, according to new research published today in the Open Access journal, Journal of Translational Medicine.   view more (2005-07-07)

US researchers show cottonseed drug is cancer treatment booster - patient trials now planned
New research has opened up the prospect that gossypol - a drug refined from cottonseed oil and previously tried and abandoned as a male contraceptive - could boost the effectiveness of treatment for prostate tumours and possibly other common cancers as well.   view more (2004-09-29)

Flat carbonated drinks not an effective alternative to oral rehydration solution
'Flat' carbonated drinks should not be used as an alternative for oral rehydration solution to prevent dehydration in children with acute vomiting and diarrhoea, according to advice published in the May issue of Archives of Disease in Childhood.   view more (2008-05-27)

Betaine relieves dry mouth symptoms
In the present study, betaine protected oral mucosa and skin against irritation caused by foaming substances in toothpastes, and relieved subjective symptoms of dry mouth. The feeling of dry mouth was eased after the use of betaine containing, detergent-free toothpaste in half of the subjects who had persistent subjective symptoms of dry mouth.... view more... (2003-09-03)

Venous thrombosis after travel
Traveling for more than 4 hours by air, car, bus or train is associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis.   view more (2006-08-22)

Self-management of anticoagulant therapy
Research by Manon E Cromheecke and colleagues from the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands, shows that self-management of oral anticoagulant therapy is feasible and at least as effective as management by a specialist anticoagulation clinic. Vitamin K antagonist treatment is effective for prevention and treatment of thromboembolic events but... view more... (2000-07-05)

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.   view more (2009-08-26)

Young women unfamiliar with safety, effectiveness of IUD
The IUD might be one of the best-kept birth control secrets for young women, according to researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center.   view more (2006-12-18)

Male contraception: One door opens, another closes
We have often heard that a new male contraceptive is "five to ten years" away. But are we getting any closer? The answer may finally be "yes." This week marked the announcement of one hot new lead and one dead end.   view more (2006-11-08)

New bacterial species found in human mouth
Scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria in the mouth. The finding could help scientists to understand tooth decay and gum disease and may lead to better treatments, according to research published in the August issue of the International Journal of Systematic and Evolutionary Microbiology.   view more (2008-08-11)

A&E doctors failing to warn women on the Pill of the risk of pregnancy while taking antibiotics
Accident and Emergency doctors are failing to warn women on the Pill of the risk of pregnancy associated with taking broad spectrum antibiotics. Two studies in the Journal of Accident and Emergency Medicine, from different parts of the UK, show that women of childbearing age are not being routinely asked about their form of contraception when... view more... (1999-06-18)

A new study drives home the importance of tooth brushing and flossing
The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine.   view more (2006-08-02)

Forsyth scientists suggest linkages between obesity and oral bacterial infection
A scientific team from The Forsyth Institute has discovered new links between certain oral bacteria and obesity.   view more (2009-07-09)

Study Demonstrates Safety of Oral Contraceptives in Women with Lupus
In a major study, women with either inactive or stable systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) - a disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks and damages healthy tissues of the skin, joints and internal organs - were able to take oral contraceptives without increased risk of flares, or periods of increased disease activity, that... view more... (2005-12-23)

Some patients may not need insulin for long-term control of type 2 diabetes
Some patients with type 2 diabetes can control their disease for years yet avoid insulin injections by using multiple classes of oral diabetic medications, a new study found.   view more (2008-06-16)

Chemistry & Industry - Issue 7 Cover Date 1 April 2002
NEWS Biotech firms flounder (page 4) This year has started badly for biotech companies, with drug trials showing poor clinical performance and analysts downgrading predicted market values. UBS Warburg analyst Karl Keegan comments ‘A lot of the problems that have occurred are a reflection of the naivety of investors and management’... view more... (2002-03-27)

New male contraceptive clears hurdle
Tyler Dunlap, a 27-year-old newlywed in San Francisco, is just one of the many American men eagerly awaiting the results of a new male contraceptive clinical trial in India.   view more (2006-03-31)

Increased stroke risk from birth control pills
She was only 30 years old, but she was experiencing the classic symptoms of a stroke. Her speech suddenly became slurred, and her left hand became clumsy while eating.   view more (2009-10-27)
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