MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'cavity'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:09:46 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5174620&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fscientists-study-the-shape-of-the-nose-and-its-relationship-with-climate%2F2011.08.28 The basic function of the human nose is to warm and humidify the air before it reaches the lungs. Because of the wide variation of human habitats from the polar cold and dry air to the equatorial hot and humid weather, one would expect the nose to accommodate to these climate extremes accordingly through evolutionary pressures. In essence, logically one would expect the nose to change shape to enhance time that air is in contact with the warm and moist nasal interior in cold and dry climates compared to the opposite environmental extreme. German scientists evaluated this hypothesis through (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Fauquier ENT Blog* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5174620 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100 5174620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062239&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fasthma-treatment-used-for-chronic-sinus-infections%2F2011.07.25 Many people are already aware of nebulizer treatments to help with breathing during asthma attacks and other pulmonary conditions. What many people may not be aware of is that such nebulizer treatments can also potentially be used for chronic sinus infections. One of the best known companies offering such treatment is Sinus Dynamics. Using one of several different nebulizers, compounded liquid medications (antibiotics and/or steroids) selected by the physician are nebulized/atomized which the patient then breathes into the nasal passages. The small size of the particles allow medication to theoretically move through the tiniest of sinus openings directly onto the infected tissue. Treatments are quick generally lasting 3 – 5 minutes (depending on medication and device). Here’s a vid... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062239 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:00:00 +0100 5062239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4565851&cid=t_111812_83_f&fid=34856&url=http%3A%2F%2Finsidesurgery.com%2F2011%2F03%2Fstanford-neurosurgeon-ent-surgeon-team-rare-procedure-remove-brainstem-tumor%2F Stanford University surgeons Drs. Stefan Mindea and Jayakar Nayak recently teamed up to perform a rarely used procedure to remove a brain stem tumor through the sinus cavities. (Source: Inside Surgery) Inside Surgery blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4565851 Tue, 08 Mar 2011 23:38:49 +0100 4565851 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665972&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fbrain-surgery-via-the-eyelid%2F2010.06.15 In the continuing effort to make surgery less invasive, physicians at Johns Hopkins Hospital are operating on the brain through a tiny incision in one of the eyelids instead of lifting a large piece of the skull. Named transpalpebral orbitofrontal craniotomy, the procedure allows for access to the middle and front regions of the brain. The cranial cavity is reached through a hole created by removing a small, half-inch to one-inch-square section of skull bone right above the eyebrow. Endoscopic surgery can then be performed with help of previously obtained CT and MRI data. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Medgadget* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665972 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:22 +0100 3665972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3499189&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdentists-spread-disease%25e2%2580%25a6awareness-with-preventive-tests%2F As research and science continue to develop, we’re learning the importance of oral health to the health of the body as a whole. Dentistry is gaining higher regard as a necessity of good health; oral healthcare is getting off the bench and getting in the game. To further the importance of dental care, dentist-administered tests can reveal a person’s proclivity for dental decay, as well as serious conditions, like severe gum disease and HPV. Some of the tests provide early detection of conditions, like oral cancer, which allows for proactive treatment that literally saves lives. Periodontal Disease Risk Assessment: MyPerioID® PST & MyPerioPath® HPV Assessment: OraRisk SM HPV Diabetes Test: If a patient has bleeding gums, you may conduct a finger-stick blood test to check glucose le... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3499189 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:28:21 +0100 3499189 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3318549&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2F3656%2F DIAGNOdent Pen Visit KaVo and DIAGNOdent online here. Thanks to Dr. Tom Hedge for providing video coverage of select vendor booths at the Chicago Midwinter Dental Conference! (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3318549 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:13:00 +0100 3318549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3298406&cid=t_111812_112_f&fid=34971&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdoctorandpatient.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fhysteroscopy-for-infertile-couples.html (Source: The Patient's Doctor) The Patient's Doctor blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3298406 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:20:00 +0100 3298406 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3108462&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Flares-extends-no-lube-option%2F Chico, CA: December 18, 2009— Lares Research has extended its no-lubrication ceramic bearing model option to its entire highspeed product line, including the non-swivel 4H and 5H FO backend configurations. The handpieces do not need lubrication, which saves time and money, and eliminates the risk of handpiece lubricants getting on the cavity prep and diminishing bond strength. Two head sizes are available in these new backend configurations: compact (Model 557) and full size (Model 757). The new Lares handpieces do not require user lubrication. They feature ceramic bearings, which significantly extend bearing life. The company’s proprietary Debris-Shield™ Bearing Shield System minimizes debris accumulation in the bearings. Lares highspeed handpieces feature higher cutting power, comp... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3108462 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:54:12 +0100 3108462 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3078960&cid=t_111812_139_f&fid=38879&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FVirologyBlog%2F%7E3%2FjEBJUSa75y0%2F Before the development of cell culture, many viruses were propagated in embryonated chicken eggs. Today this method is most commonly used for growth of influenza virus. The excellent yield of virus from chicken eggs has led to their widespread use in research laboratories and for vaccine production. In fact the vast majority of influenza vaccines – both inactivated and infectious – are produced in chicken eggs. How is influenza virus propagated in eggs? The illustration below shows a cutaway view of an embryonated chicken egg. The different routes of inoculation into the egg are shown, as well as the different compartments in which viruses replicate. For propagation of influenza virus, pathogen-free eggs are used 11-12 days after fertilization. The egg is placed in front of a ... virology blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3078960 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:51:51 +0100 3078960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349142&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fcaries-eliminator-pro-t-action%25e2%2584%25a2-by-organobalance-gmbh-and-basf%2F An odorless, tasteless product, pro-t-action binds to cavity-causing bacteria and makes the bacteria clump together. Then, when a person swallows or rinses his mouth, the bacteria are whisked away. L. paracesei, the active ingredient in pro-t-action, targets the bacteria safely, exclusively, and effectively. Consumer oral health products can be infused with pro-t-action, so availability to the public should be fairly simple. At the International Association of Dental Research Annual Conference earlier this month, full research studies were presented. Learn more about pro-t-action here. Bacteria to fight tooth decay (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349142 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:49:35 +0100 2349142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2349145&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fdiagnodent-on-facebook%2F Press Release from Dentaltown… KaVo DIAGNOdent® is on Facebook Lake Zurich, IL – April 8, 2009 – KaVo Dental launches DIAGNOdent on Facebook, the immensely popular social networking platform on the internet. The pages feature the DIAGNOdent Laser Caries Detection Aid. The DIAGNOdent is a caries detection device that uses laser fluorescence to aid in the diagnosis of caries. The Facebook pages are set up to allow users to become a “Fan” of the product, and the three pages relate to the Fan’s level of interaction with the product - DIAGNOdent Dentist, DIAGNOdent Hygienist and DIAGNOdent Patient. KaVo is pleased to join so many in the dental community who are already on Facebook. Why Put the DIAGNOdent on Facebook? Facebook is a community builder and will help DIAGNOdent cl... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2349145 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:03:05 +0100 2349145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2130068&cid=t_111812_177_f&fid=38134&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbabybound.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F01%2F23%2Fsome-things-that-have-happened-recently%2F My f.wit cousin that has no sense in her head and is most likely a drug addict pretended to be pregnant to get money from my family only to “lose” the baby when it didn’t work.  And no this isn’t a joke, speculation, or guess.  It. Really. Happened. I started therapy with Mark to try to rebuild our relationship so that we can be happy again.  You’d be surprised how 4 years of infertility, addiction, and bi polar disorder can put a strain on a relationship.  I know.  Shocked the hell out of me too. I had my very first cavity filled and acted like the biggest baby about it.  That’s right folks.  I’m no longer perfect.  My tooth has a flaw.  But just my tooth.  Let’s not make too much of it.  Take it down a notch. I made myself a birt... B a b y B o u n d blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2130068 Sat, 24 Jan 2009 01:50:02 +0100 2130068 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1925591&cid=t_111812_88_f&fid=38129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fsandnsurf.medbrains.net%2F2008%2F11%2Fhealth-feed-aggregation%2F There is a Brobdingnagian amount of health information on the web - becoming more gargantuan every day. So how does one stay informed and on top of ones game in this pixelated world that never sleeps. Textbooks are great for reviewing well-recognized facts and journals great for reviewing research developments (if a tad slow in [...] (Source: Life in the Fast Lane) Life in the Fast Lane blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1925591 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:09:17 +0100 1925591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1920903&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fresearch-hopes-to-nip-cavities-in-the-bud%2F The National Institute of Health is giving $16 million to Dr. Hyun Koo of Eastman Dental Center to promote research for preventing tooth decay. As you know, decay is rampant across the globe. At this point, we attack tooth decay on the backend, repairing a tooth with restorations after decay strikes. We do have CariFree®, a system that allows dentists to determine a patient’s risk for decay based on analyzing biofilm. The dentist can then create a proactive plan to reduce potential for cavities. The plan often includes CariFree’s xylitol- and fluoride-rich products. Koo’s research is even more proactive. His team discovered a combination of natural elements that reduce biofilm production. They aim to revoke oral bacteria’s ability to make the acids and polymers tha... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1920903 Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:13:37 +0100 1920903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1785817&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fnew-early-caries-detection-for-dentists%2F RMK Engineering in India has created a way to find caries in its earliest stages through special software that reads pixel intensity in X-ray wavelengths. The histogram and spectrum differ depending upon the health of a tooth, and the amount of decay can be determined by interpreting this information. A full article is available in detail in the International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Technology. SOURCE: http://www.arcamax.com/technology/s-399708-733267 (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1785817 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:23:29 +0100 1785817 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1754587&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fxylitol-cavity-fighting-pacifiers-reduce-pediatric-oral-bacteria-and-disease%2F Research is underway to determine the effectiveness of pacifiers that slowly release xylitol and ereythritol to reduce and/or prevent oral diseases in children. The Turun Yliopisto Institute of Dentistry in Turku, Finland has produced a full-color brochure to explain the concept, testing, and purpose. You may download it here… http://www.med.utu.fi/dent/en/research/researchprojects/publichealth.html. “Dissolution of Xylitol from a Food Supplement Administered with a Novel Pacifier” tells us that the pacifiers will have a pouch that contains the slow-release supplement. The result of studies to date is “Xylitol released from the food supplement, delivered with the novel pacifier, may result in salivary xylitol concentrations high enough to inhibit mutans stretpcocci in ... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1754587 Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:53:18 +0100 1754587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1674828&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F08%2F01%2Fa-candy-that-fights-cavaties-yee-haw%2F Get on your knees and prepare to worship the researchers in Seattle that have developed a cavity-fighting version of gummy bears, bless their scientific hearts. The scoop? Children who ate these special gummy bears five days a week had a significant decrease in the plaque bacteria that causes tooth decay. So what’s so special about these special bears? In place of sugar, the scientists sweetened the bears with xylitol, which interferes with cavity-causing bacteria. In fact, this bacteria was reduced enough that, in theory, tooth decay could be prevented. *Cue parents and children cheering all across the world* At this point, the study was too brief to ascertain whether or not these gummy bears will have any effect on future cavities, but there is a two-year study under way in Clevela... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1674828 Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:40:39 +0100 1674828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1645845&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Framon-spectroscopy-could-end-need-for-dental-fillings%2F According to MedicalNewsToday.com, scientists in London are using Ramon spectroscopy to detect tooth demineralizaion so early that special mouthwash or fluoride varnish may prevent cavity development. Imagine, no need to worry about the amalgam controversy; no need for patients to stress out over the dental drill; and best of all, this could mean an end to a raging disease across the globe – dental caries. Don’t get too excited yet. Research to this point has not involved human teeth, and the cost of producing a Ramon spectroscopy machine is high. How it works: Ramon spectroscopy for dentistry is being developed by scientists at King’s College London. Currently, the technology is used to identify molecular fingerprints that allow scientists to distinguish different chemicals.... dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1645845 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:00:08 +0100 1645845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1593733&cid=t_111812_125_f&fid=34820&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalblogs.com%2Farchives%2Fadministrator%2Fsweet-deal-for-preventive-dentistry-topical-syrup-prevents-caries-in-kids%2F It’s natural, it’s sweet, and it works. University of Washington researchers found that treating toddlers with a topical oral syrup known as xylitol reduces cavities. Xylitol is a sweetener that’s fruit flavored, so the taste isn’t bad, either. A test group showed that about ¾ of children were cavity free after treatment, up from just less than ½ of kids who were not treated with xylitol. The FDA approved xylitol back in 1963 and still considers the substance safe. Learn more here: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/114079.php. (Source: dental blog for dentists about dentistry) dental blog for dentists about dentistry blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1593733 Mon, 07 Jul 2008 13:15:39 +0100 1593733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=729824&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F07%2F12%2Fapproved-treatment-for-cancer-that-has-spread-to-the-spine%2F Filed under: All Cancers, Radiation, Cancer SurvivorsThe new approved treatment for spine metastasis uses radiofrequency to kill cancer cells in the spine. After the radiofrequency is delivered to the area with cancer, a type of cement mixture is delivered into the cavity site to fill the empty space which was once occupied by the cancer. This step provides stability to the spine. This new treatment called Cavity Spinewand minimizes damage to the surrounding tissue since the treatment is placed directly where the cancer cells reside. Patients treated with this method have reported significant pain relief, sometimes even complete pain relief. Less pain means improved quality of life, mobility and enables patients to continue on with their scheduled chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Read&... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=729824 Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:00:00 +0100 729824 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=541240&cid=t_111812_87_f&fid=34865&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecancerblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2F13%2Fpress-secretary-tony-snow-clears-up-cancer-confusion%2F Filed under: Colon and Rectal Cancer, Politics, Daily news, Cancer SurvivorsWhite House Press Secretary Tony Snow popped in for an unexpected visit on Bill O'Reilly's Radio Factor on Wednesday with the purpose of clearing up a certain cancer matter. "Some of this has been misreported," Snow told O'Reilly in reference to his recent cancer recurrence. "I do not have liver cancer," Snow said. "There are a number of small tumors that are in my abdominal cavity; they have not hit any other organs." Snow, 51, said there is also no cancer traveling through his bloodstream and that he plans to return to work after recovering from the surgery he had two weeks ago to remove tumors from his abdomen.Although his cancer is not threatening his life -- he says if the tumors didn't grow from now until the... The Cancer Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=541240 Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:00:00 +0100 541240