The study found that fluoride protects smooth surfaces of teeth, while dental sealants fill pits and fissures to prevent decay. Sealants are recommended for children, adolescents, and adults who have experienced tooth decay in these areas.
Research suggests that neighborhoods with high poverty rates have significantly higher rates of domestic violence, particularly involving intimate partners. The study found that nine times more incidents of assaultive violence occurred in these areas compared to non-poverty neighborhoods.
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that intensive education for doctors and special programs within hospitals are more effective in changing the kind of care dying people receive than advance care directives. The study found that sophisticated educational techniques can motivate doctors to change their be...
A study by Johns Hopkins researchers reveals that long-term estrogen replacement therapy can increase blood flow to the heart and cause blood vessels to stay open wider and longer. This leads to a reduced risk of heart attack and improved coronary circulation.
Young physicians who undergo formal training in ultrasound testing on pregnant women perform better than those without such training, according to a Johns Hopkins study. The formal training program includes a checklist of sonographic skills and evaluates residents' progress through practical exams.
Researchers at Brown University have developed a drug and radiation regimen that demonstrates substantial activity in reducing locally advanced and inoperable tumors in the pancreas and stomach.
Experts Allyson Pollock and Dorothy Rice argue that surveys are a poor tool for evaluating the impact of healthcare spending on population health. They propose adopting national health data standards to track individuals over time and improve healthcare effectiveness.