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Novel therapy rapidly and effectively reverses effect of oral blood thinner

At least 28 million prescriptions for blood thinners are filled by pharmacists yearly for the irregular heartbeat of atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and other indications, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.

11 Jul 2017

BSACI to publish updated guidance on diagnosis, management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

The Standards of Care Committee of the British Society for Allergy & Clinical Immunology is to publish updated guidance on the diagnosis and management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis is common and affects between 10-15% of children and 26% of adults in the UK.

10 Jul 2017

NYU researcher to study biological differences between men and women in oral cancer pain

Nicole Scheff, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Dr. Brian L. Schmidt, director of the NYU Bluestone Center for Clinical Research and the NYU Oral Cancer Center, both located at New York University College of Dentistry, has received a two-year, $120,000-plus F32 grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.

10 Jul 2017

New treatment receives FDA approval to reduce complications of sickle cell disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Endari (L-glutamine oral powder) for patients age five years and older with sickle cell disease to reduce severe complications associated with the blood disorder.

7 Jul 2017

Rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, WHO report reveals

Reports from WHO, based on the data collected from 77 countries, reveals that antibiotic resistance of gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection is making the disease much harder and at times impossible to treat.

7 Jul 2017

Entasis and GARDP partner to develop oral antibiotic for treatment of drug-resistant gonorrhea

Zoliflodacin, a novel first-in-class oral antibiotic and one of the only treatments in development to address the rapidly-growing threat of drug-resistant gonorrhea will enter pivotal trials, thanks to a new partnership between the not-for-profit Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership and Entasis Therapeutics.

7 Jul 2017

Anti-asthma drug shows blood glucose improvement among some patients with type 2 diabetes

After 12 weeks of taking an anti-asthma drug, a subset of patients with type 2 diabetes showed a clinically significant reduction in blood glucose during a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial, report University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of Michigan researchers.

5 Jul 2017

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

Peri-implantitis is an irreversible inflammatory disease that is commonly caused by plaque and biofilm that accumulates on the exterior of a dental implant. It effects both the soft and hard tissues surrounding the implant, and without treatment, may result in excessive bone loss proximal to the implant and its eventual failure.

5 Jul 2017

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

Osteoporosis patients who suffer drug side effects that result in painful exposed bone in the jaw could benefit if they are treated with one of the more comprehensive surgical options that could lower the risk of relapse and repeat surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

5 Jul 2017

Researchers compare different types of insulin in treating patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes

Treatment with the insulin degludec compared to glargine U100 for 32 weeks resulted in a reduced rate of hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) episodes among patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes and at least one risk factor for hypoglycemia, according to two studies published by JAMA.

4 Jul 2017

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Many of us are hooked on the boost that chocolate gives, but as we approach World Chocolate Day (7 July) nutritionist Emily Whitehead explains there could be another reason for our choc compulsion.

3 Jul 2017

Prolonged breastfeeding linked to dental cavities in children

According to a latest study published last Friday in the Journal Pediatrics, children who are breastfed for over two years are more likely to develop caries or cavities.

2 Jul 2017

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

The first UK guideline on the care of adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome has been published today by the British Society of Rheumatology.

30 Jun 2017

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant shows promise for diabetic wound treatment

Members of the Faculty of Biology and A.N. Belozersky Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology, a unit of the Lomonosov Moscow State University, have tested on a mouse model a mitochondria-targeted antioxidant, helping to treat diabetic wounds.

29 Jun 2017

Common, inexpensive antimicrobials can help patients heal from MRSA skin abscesses

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria are resistant to multiple antibiotics and commonly cause skin infections that can lead to more serious or life-threatening infection in other parts of the body.

29 Jun 2017

Survey reveals prevalence of marijuana and alcohol use among drivers

In just seven years, the number of marijuana-positive drivers increased 50 percent, according to the 2013-2014 National Roadside Survey of Alcohol & Drug Use by Drivers.

28 Jun 2017

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Acute and chronic infections in a person's upper gastrointestinal tract appear to be linked to Parkinson's disease, say scientists at Georgetown University Medical Center and their collaborators at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions.

28 Jun 2017

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

Three surgeons will showcase implant technology from global engineering and healthcare technologies company, Renishaw, during a masterclass at the British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons conference this year.

From Renishaw plc - Spectroscopy 28 Jun 2017

New nanoallergen technology could help provide clear, accurate assessment of peanut allergies

Researchers have developed a novel platform to more accurately detect and identify the presence and severity of peanut allergies, without directly exposing patients to the allergen, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

27 Jun 2017

Study could help surgeons choose best approaches for hearing preservation in cochlear implant patients

Cochlear implants that have electrodes designed without wire perform better than those with wires for long-term hearing preservation, a Mount Sinai researcher has reported in a first-of-its-kind study.

27 Jun 2017

Oral News and Research

Novel therapy rapidly and effectively reverses effect of oral blood thinner

BSACI to publish updated guidance on diagnosis, management of allergic and non-allergic rhinitis

NYU researcher to study biological differences between men and women in oral cancer pain

New treatment receives FDA approval to reduce complications of sickle cell disease

Rise in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea, WHO report reveals

Entasis and GARDP partner to develop oral antibiotic for treatment of drug-resistant gonorrhea

Anti-asthma drug shows blood glucose improvement among some patients with type 2 diabetes

Study examines novel surgical procedure to combat peri-implantitis

Comprehensive surgical options could benefit osteoporosis patients with medication-related jaw necrosis

Researchers compare different types of insulin in treating patients with type 1 or 2 diabetes

Magnesium deficiency could be the reason behind some chocolate cravings

Prolonged breastfeeding linked to dental cavities in children

First UK guideline provides recommendations to manage adults with Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant shows promise for diabetic wound treatment

Common, inexpensive antimicrobials can help patients heal from MRSA skin abscesses

Survey reveals prevalence of marijuana and alcohol use among drivers

Study finds link between upper GI infections and protein implicated in Parkinson’s disease

Surgeons to showcase Renishaw implant technology during masterclass at BAOMS conference

New nanoallergen technology could help provide clear, accurate assessment of peanut allergies

Study could help surgeons choose best approaches for hearing preservation in cochlear implant patients

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