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NIH grant aids Mo. university sleep apnea research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
University of Missouri researchers have been awarded a $2.83 million multi-investigator grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to explore the changes in distinct brain regions that contribute to sleep apnea complications in hopes of combating this common health issue.
October 14, 2010
ASMS names new president
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
>The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons (ASMS) has named Steven Buchman, M.D., a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and neurosurgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, as its new president.
October 13, 2010
Regular dental visits can decrease piercing infections
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with tongue and lip piercings should be encouraged to visit the dentist regularly to protect against the risk of infections and other issues related to the piercings, according to a study in Quintessence International.
October 12, 2010
AAOMS study supports third-molar removal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Substantial evidence strengthens the link between third-molar removal and overall patient health, according to a consortium of international experts who will present their findings at the Third Molar Multidisciplinary Conference, held October 19 in Washington, DC.
October 11, 2010
Philips to acquire Discus Dental
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Royal Philips Electronics will acquire Discus Holdings through a merger designed to enhance Philips health and wellness business and expand Discus' reach in the global teeth-whitening market.
October 10, 2010
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Charity aims to provide braces for needy kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Two Michigan women have started a charity aimed at helping local needy children obtain braces, according to an article in the Saginaw News.
October 10, 2010
Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may speed recovery from stroke
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early treatment of obstructive apnea (OSA) with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) may speed recovery from ischemic stroke, researchers from Spain say.
October 7, 2010
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Survey: 21 states allow dentists to use Botox
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey of U.S. state dental boards conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry shows that 21 states allow dentists to use Botox, but stipulations almost always surround its usage.
October 6, 2010
CMS criteria mean sleep apnea patients could lose CPAP benefits
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) criteria for coverage of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment may be too strict, a study in the October issue of Chest suggests.
October 6, 2010
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Novartis wins 2nd ONJ/bisphosphonate trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New Jersey jury ruled October 6 that Novartis provided adequate warnings about the risk of its bisphosphonate drugs, rejecting a lawsuit by a woman who claimed the drugs contributed to her development of osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), according to a story by Bloomberg.
October 6, 2010
OMS aids young girl with fibrous dysplasia
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 11-year-old Maine girl is recovering from her fourth surgery to treat fibrous dysplasia, a condition in which a defective gene causes fibrous bone tissue to grow in place of one or more normal bones, leading to fractures, according to an article in the Morning Sentinel.
October 5, 2010
Is there an optimum at-home bleaching time?
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The longer the bleaching time, the faster the bleaching effect -- and the greater the tooth sensitivity, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
October 5, 2010
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