mercoledì 24 agosto 2016

FLUORIDE SUSPECTED IN INCREASING DIABETES RATES

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Fluoride Consumption Linked to Diabetes Using Mathematical Models

Regression analyses suggest association between increases in consumption of fluoridated water and type 2 diabetes

Water fluoridation prevents dental cavities, which are a costly public health concern. But despite the benefits supplemental water fluoridation remains a controversial subject. Some indicate it may cause long term health problems, but studies reporting side effects have been minimal or inconclusive. The long-term effects of ingested fluoride remain unclear.
A recent study published in the Journal of Water and Health examined links between water fluoridation and diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States. Incidence rates have nearly quadrupled in the past 32 years and show no signs of stopping. According to the study, fluoridation with sodium fluoride could be a contributing factor to diabetes rates in the United States, as the chemical is a known preservative of blood glucose.

martedì 23 agosto 2016

RESUSCITATION IN THE DENTAL PRACTICE

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Would your dental team know what to do if a medical emergency occurred in your practice? 


In this issue of BDJ Team we look at Resuscitation in the dental practice, including the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council (UK). 
There are four CPD questions associated with this article.


About BDJ Team:

BDJ Team is a UK-based online-only magazine publishing high quality content relevant to all members of the dental team: dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, orthodontic therapists, orthodontic dental nurses, dental practice managers, dental receptionists and dental administrators.

BDJ Team features a broad spectrum of articles including interviews with members of the dental team; core CPD topics recommended by the General Dental Council (GDC); clinical research, both original and from fellow publication the British Dental Journal (BDJ); advice, letters, news and information on dental products.
Each month (starting April 2014) one hour of verifiable continuing professional development (CPD) will be offered to dental care professionals (DCPs) through reading content on the BDJ Teamwebsite.

lunedì 22 agosto 2016

NANOTECHNOLOGY IN MEDICINE: HUGE POTENTIAL, BUT WHAT ARE THE RISKS?

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Nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale to create materials with remarkably varied and new properties, is a rapidly expanding area of research with huge potential in many sectors, ranging from healthcare to construction and electronics. In medicine, it promises to revolutionize drug delivery, gene therapy, diagnostics, and many areas of research, development and clinical application. 

This article does not attempt to cover the whole field, but offers, by means of some examples, a few insights into how nanotechnology has the potential to change medicine, both in the research lab and clinically, while touching on some of the challenges and concerns that it raises.

venerdì 19 agosto 2016

MEDEVAC (MEDical EVACuation) - CONFERENCE 2016


MEDEVAC 2016 arrives during a critical period when research and development – and the opportunity to share ideas in this field - is being prioritised. After the withdrawal from large scale operations in the Middle East and having tackled the outbreak of the Ebola crisis, the MEDEVAC community is now preparing for future requirements of operating in both austere and urban environments in 2016, and beyond.
The conference is poised to build on the success of previous summits by creating a vital opportunity for medical service personnel to learn, share and connect with influencers, thought leaders and strategists. The objective of the conference is to enable the community to ensure that MEDEVAC requirements are met with readiness, capability and sufficient resource.
Providing the necessary holistic focus on MEDEVAC operations, the summit will deliver briefings from forward, tactical and strategic MEDEVAC perspectives and examine how to best approach operations in austere environments with poor ground based facilities, and how jointmultinational cooperation and investment can help fulfil mission objectives.
Emerging new technology and concepts will also be discussed, such as the practicality of moving transfusion therapy to the point of injury.