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Walmart Health to open 3 new health centers
Walmart Health centers, adjacent to their respective Supercenters, will deliver primary care, labs, x-ray and EKG, behavioral health, dental, select specialty services.
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - June 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: James Cannon Source Type: news

Was a small-brained human relative the world ’s first gravedigger—and artist?
A trio of papers posted online and presented at a meeting today lays out an astonishing scenario. Roughly 240,000 years ago, they suggest, small-brained human relatives carried their dead through a labyrinth of tight passageways into the dark depths of a vast limestone cave system in South Africa. Working by firelight, these diminutive cave explorers dug shallow graves, sometimes arranging bodies in fetal positions and placing a stone tool near a child’s hand. Some etched cave walls with crosshatches and others cooked small animals in what amounted to a subterranean funeral, more than 100,000 years before such behaviors ...
Source: ScienceNOW - June 5, 2023 Category: Science Source Type: news

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domiciliary care workers in Wales, UK: a data linkage cohort study using the SAIL Databank
During 2018 –20,>950 000 people in the UK received domiciliary care from nearly 823 000 domiciliary care workers (DCWs) from over 10 100 home care providers and the demand is predicted to increase significantly over the next 20 years. DCWs provide support to adults in their own home with household tasks, personal care or any activities that allow the individual to maintain independence. Support can demand close contact, assisting with bodily functions, managing continence, assisting with oral and dental care and providing other personal care. In the UK, domiciliary care can be funded publicly by local councils, privately...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence-Based Photographic Detection of Gingivitis
ConclusionsArtificial intelligence could identify specific sites with and without gingival inflammation, with high sensitivity and high specificity that are on par with visual examination by human dentist. This system may be used for monitoring of the effectiveness of patients ’ plaque control.
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 5, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Cable force identification and finite element model optimization of cable-stayed bridges based on backpropagation neural networks - Ouyang P, Shen Q, Xie X, Zhu W.
Cable force is an essential indicator for evaluating the health status of a bridge. To realize the real-time and accurate cable force monitoring of the whole bridge, models were constructed using backpropagation neural networks combined with a finite eleme...
Source: SafetyLit - June 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Quasi-static influence line identification and damage identification of equal-span bridges based on measured vehicle-induced deflection - Yang K, Ding Y, Zhao H, Geng F, Sun Z.
The bridge influence line (IL) reflects the response of a certain section due to varying load positions. As a result, IL has a wide application prospect in damage identification and condition assessment. Up to date, studies regarding IL have been focused o...
Source: SafetyLit - June 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Simulation-based reliability analysis of steel girder railway bridges - Yilmaz MF, Ozakgul K, Caglayan BO.
Bridges are an essential component of the transportation system and safety and sustainability of bridges are critical for the efficient operation thereof. Due to scarcity of resources, an economical way should be determined to design and maintain bridges a...
Source: SafetyLit - June 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Engineering, Physics, Structural Soundness and Failure Source Type: news

Orthodontic management of traumatic dental injuries in Norway and orthodontists' perceptions of referral routines: a quality assurance survey - Beyene MMR, B årdsen A, Klock KS, Sulo G, Thelen DS.
BACKGROUND/AIM: Orthodontic treatment of patients with traumatic dental injuries is challenging, with limited evidence of routines and outcomes. The aims of this study were: (i) to describe how orthodontists perceive the information on traumatic dental inj...
Source: SafetyLit - June 5, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Dozens of dangerous rail crossings will be eliminated with $570 million in grants
With the rail industry relying on longer and longer trains to cut costs, the Biden administration is handing out $570 million in grants to help eliminate many railroad crossings in 32 states. The grants announced Monday will contribute to building bridges or underpasses at the sites of more than…#petebuttigieg #buttigieg #grandforks #northdakota #houston #fostoria #ohio #csx
Source: Reuters: Health - June 5, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Dental Graduates Eager To Start Their Careers Can ’t Skimp on...
Recent graduates specializing in the field of dentistry are entering a dynamic profession within the healthcare industry. Demand is high, and the work is rewarding. But there are inherent health risks...(PRWeb June 05, 2023)Read the full story at https://www.prweb.com/releases/dental_graduates_eager_to_start_their_careers_cant_skimp_on_ergonomics/prweb19373167.htm
Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals - June 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Sensory Adapted Dental Rooms Reduce Autistic Children ' s Stress During Teeth Cleaning
Results of study of autistic children show safe and feasible adaptations to the dentist clinic environment created more relaxed, less anxious dental care experiences
Source: Disabled World - June 3, 2023 Category: Disability Tags: Autism Information Source Type: news

A network-based importance measurement index for bridge security risk assessment and prioritisation - Nezhad MD, Raoufi R, Dalvand A.
In the related literature, conventional approaches to assessing security risk and prioritising bridges have focused on unique characteristics. Although the unique characteristics appropriately reflect the economic and social consequences of failure, they n...
Source: SafetyLit - June 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Disaster Preparedness Source Type: news

New Delta Dental report reveals U.S. adults recognize importance of oral health to overall well-being
Report also finds generational differences in oral care knowledge and habitsOAK BROOK, Ill., May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental released its 2023 State of America ' s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health.The report shows oral health knowledge and habits vary across generational groups, despite a strong understanding of the critical connection between oral health and overall health. Delta Dental commissioned the research, which included more than 2,000 U.S. adults and parents of children 12 and under.The report further indicat...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 3, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

‘Snowfall’ Star Damson Idris Invoked the Devil to Play Evil Character: ‘I Had Nightmares for a Month’ (Video)
How far did “Snowfall” star Damson Idris go to get into character as his diabolic character Franklin Saint on the FX drama? He actually invoked the devil, he said during a Hollywood Reporter pre-awards panel, astonishing fellow actors Kieran Culkin, Pedro Pascal, Evan Peters and Jeff Bridges.…#snowfall #damsonidris #franklinsaint #hollywood #kieranculkin #pedropascal #evanpeters #jeffbridges #jeffreydahmer #ryanmurphys
Source: Reuters: Health - June 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Senior Research Administrative Assistant
OrganizationFounded in 1968, the Guttmacher Institute is a global leader in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights. Through a unique and interrelated program of high-quality research, evidence-based advocacy and strategic communications, the Institute works to generate new ideas, encourage enlightened public debate, and promote sound policy and program development; its overarching goal is to ensure the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health and rights for all people worldwide.  The Institute is engaged in building a more inclusive, transparent and equitable organization.Position summaryReporting t...
Source: The Guttmacher Institute - June 2, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: samin Source Type: news