A study by University at Buffalo researchers found that experience with elderly patients is more effective than classroom learning in changing age bias among dental students. Students who worked with elderly patients showed a decrease in negative bias, while those with limited clinical experience showed an increase.
Community-based oral health research studies in Hawaii prioritize tangible oral health problems, including intervention trials. Community involvement is essential in addressing disparities in oral health among population subgroups.
Duke University Medical Center researchers analyzed the forces at work during common basketball maneuvers and found that added arch support in athletic shoes can reduce maximum forces on the fifth metatarsal. This preventative action appears to relieve constant stresses and pressures, potentially preventing season-ending foot injuries.
UK public health experts warn that Britain is not doing enough to stop people from smoking, with nearly a third of adults still smoking compared to 20% in Australia. The UK has yet to adopt comprehensive tobacco control strategies like smoke-free policies in public places and workplaces.