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Heart infection rises as dentists prescribe fewer prophylactic antibiotics
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a new study, U.K. scientists report that the incidence of life-threatening heart infection has increased significantly in England since the introduction of the 2008 National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines, as dentists have written fewer prescriptions for prophylactic antibiotics before invasive procedures.
November 18, 2014
2014 07 21 16 18 37 990 Human Heart 200
Cardiologists have knowledge gaps about perio disease
By Rabia Mughal
A new study that looked at cardiologists' knowledge of the relationship between periodontal disease and heart disease found that many were unclear about the cause of periodontal disease. But they would like to have more information about the potential link between the two conditions, the researchers found.
November 17, 2014
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Periodontal disease linked to increased risk of kidney disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a study of African-Americans with normal kidney function, those with severe periodontal disease developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) at four times the rate of those without severe periodontal disease, according to a presentation at the recent American Society of Nephrology meeting in Philadelphia.
November 16, 2014
Japanese mushroom may help treat HPV infection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Japanese mushroom extract appears to be effective in eradicating human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a pilot clinical trial at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston
November 12, 2014
2013 09 03 14 41 25 490 Hpv 200
Study: Saliva test could diagnose early oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A simple saliva test could diagnose early stages of oral cancer or pancreatic cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Chemistry. Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles say the test could reveal early-stage oral cancer, diabetes, and perhaps neurological disorders.
November 5, 2014
2013 04 10 10 14 48 506 Cancer Cell 200
Scientists identify genetic mutation associated with cleft palate
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists studying birth defects in humans have identified an association between cleft lip and cleft palate and a mutation in the ADAMTS20 gene. Their findings were presented at the recent American Society of Human Genetics 2014 annual meeting.
October 29, 2014
2014 10 29 15 55 21 552 Cleft Palate 200
Study: Immune-related gene may predispose to HPV-related cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An international coalition of cancer specialists has identified an immune-related gene called transforming growth factor beta receptor 1 (TGFBR1) that appears to play a pivotal role in determining whether a person develops HPV-related cancer. Their findings are discussed in the journal Cancer Research.
October 23, 2014
Study: Cancer prognosis related to newly identified immune cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A newly discovered type of immune cells in tumors is associated with less severe cancer outcomes in humans and may have therapeutic potential, according to a new study in the journal Cancer Cell. The better outcomes were especially strong in head and neck cancers and in breast cancers, the researchers found.
October 23, 2014
2013 12 26 15 30 33 820 Cancer Thru Magnifying Glass 200
Dental care linked to fewer respiratory infections in ICU patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vulnerable patients in hospital intensive care units (ICUs) who received enhanced oral care from a dentist were at significantly less risk for developing a lower respiratory tract infection, such as ventilator-associated pneumonia, during their stay, according to a new study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
October 22, 2014
Study: Potential link between breast cancer genes, salivary gland cancer
By Donna Domino
Researchers have found a potential link between mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 breast cancer genes and salivary gland cancer, according to a new study in JAMA Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery.
October 20, 2014
2013 04 19 11 50 16 758 Salivary Glands 200
Study: Scientists discover cancer-fighting berry in Australia
By Donna Domino
An experimental drug derived from berries from an Australian rainforest tree appears to kill head and neck tumors, as well as melanomas, according to the authors of a new study in PLoS One.
October 15, 2014
2013 04 10 10 14 48 506 Cancer Cell 200
Review of guidelines can calm Ebola fears
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
As dentists and other healthcare practitioners are being queried by their patients about the Ebola virus and their practice's infection-control procedures, a review of the ADA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines is called for so you can provide accurate information for your staff and your patients.
October 15, 2014
2014 10 15 13 54 29 563 Ebola 200
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