Periodontal disease remains one of the most prevalent oral health conditions worldwide, often managed through nonsurgical periodontal therapy such as scaling and root planing. Adjunctive agents, including antimicrobial rinses and irrigants, are frequently investigated to enhance treatment outcomes. One such option is ozonated water, which has been studied for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A […]
A Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fibre, vegetable proteins and healthy fats, benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding. In addition to improving intestinal function and mucosal immunity, it also prevents fat accumulation and optimizes the composition of the microbiota in the digestive system. In babies, this maternal dietary pattern helps to reduce the incidence and […]
Researchers have determined in a new study that psychological distress is extremely common in adolescents and young adults presenting with hip pain and is strongly correlated with poorer patient-rated pain and dysfunction. Young adults were at risk of depression, and extreme psychological distress was prevalent in female patients, obese patients, and those who had undergone […]
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) in children is a common but often underdiagnosed condition that can impact growth, behavior, and long-term health. Identifying modifiable risk factors is therefore critical. A new study published in Frontiers in Pediatrics has highlighted a strong association between mouth breathing and sleep-disordered breathing in school-aged children, pointing toward the importance of early […]
China: Low vitamin D levels may contribute not only to the development of Meniere’s disease (MD) but also to the severity of associated hearing loss, a new study published in Frontiers in Neurology has revealed. Conducted by Dr. Yunqin Wu and colleagues from the Department of Neurology at Ningbo No. 2 Hospital, China, the research found […]
Researchers have found in a new study that white spot lesions (WSLs) on enamel allow greater penetration of hydrogen peroxide and yield less favorable optical outcomes—especially after in-office bleaching—suggesting that at-home bleaching may be a safer, more esthetically favorable option for managing these lesions. In this in-vitro study published in Clinical Oral Investigations, forty premolars […]
A recent study published in the journal of BMC Nephrology revealed that no significant relationship between high-sensitivity cardiac troponin T (h-cTnT) and IV iron, but IV iron therapy remains important for hemodialysis patients. The cross-sectional investigation from February 2023 to October 2024 in a dialysis unit, involved 244 patients who had been on hemodialysis for at […]
USA: A study found that female veterans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) had significantly higher rates of pregnancy loss and severe maternal morbidity compared to other veterans. These risks were elevated beyond those seen in the general population. The investigation, published in ACR Open Rheumatology by Dr. Deirdre A. Quinn from […]
For patients with amputations affecting the hand, toe transfer surgery provides an alternative to replanting the amputated digits and may lead to greater improvement in hand function and other key outcomes, reports a study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). […]
A new study published in the journal of PloS One found that people who used smartphones while sitting on the toilet had a 46% higher risk of developing hemorrhoids when compared to non-users. One key factor was prolonged toilet time, with 37.3% of phone users reporting spending more than 5 minutes per trip. This research […]