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Monday, October 17, 2016

Science explains why you shouldn't put tomatoes in the fridge

Scientists might be getting closer to figuring out how we can extend tomatoes' shelf life

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/heres-why-you-dont-put-tomatoes-in-the-fridge/

Doctors' advice on how to talk to terminally ill teens

A new research paper offers some guidance for families navigating the most difficult conversations

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-parents-how-to-talk-to-terminally-ill-teens-about-disease-death/

Doctors praise China's pledge to stop harvesting inmate organs

The country is trying to fight skepticism about whether its hospitals have stopped performing transplants with organs of executed prisoners

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctors-praise-chinas-pledge-to-stop-harvesting-inmate-organs/

Sleep Apnea May Boost Risk for Post-Op Problems

Certain patients should be checked for the disorder before having surgery, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/sleep-apnea/news/20161017/sleep-apnea-may-boost-risk-for-post-op-problems?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Statins Often Interact With Other Heart Drugs

Doctors, patients should be aware of risky combinations, heart group says

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20161017/statins-often-interact-with-other-heart-drugs?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fewer Cervical Cancer Tests After HPV Vaccine?

Less testing could reduce risk of false positives and save money, researchers say

From: http://www.webmd.com/cancer/cervical-cancer/news/20161017/are-fewer-cervical-cancer-screenings-needed-after-hpv-vaccine?src=RSS_PUBLIC

MouthHealthy offers Halloween treats, tips

Frankentooth’s Molar. Count Bicuspid. Pirate Toothy.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/mouthhealthy-offers-halloween-treats

Dr. Roberts: Code of Ethics sends ‘powerful message’ to public

A conversation with the president-elect

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/dr-roberts-code-of-ethics

New dentist blog launches DRB series on finances

New Dentist Now, a blog featuring resources for new dentists and dental students, launched a new weekly series on finance from Darien Rowayton Bank.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/new-dentist-blog-launches-drb-series-on-finances

‘Happy to do something for these kids’

Chicago dentist treats Syrian refugee children

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/happy-to-do-something-for-these-kids

Outpatient care efforts have failed in critical areas: study

A sweeping analysis of office-based health care reveals gaps in cancer screening, wasteful spending and more

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/efforts-to-improve-outpatient-care-have-failed-in-critical-areas/

Treating asthma in children ages 12 and older

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/childhood-asthma/in-depth/asthma-in-children/art-20044390

Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor

It isn't always easy to tell if your water has broken. Know the signs and what to do to promote a healthy delivery.

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/labor-and-delivery/in-depth/water-breaking/art-20044142

Fertility Treatments, Older Moms and Birth Defects

In vitro fertilization cut the rate in half for women over 40, study finds

From: http://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/news/20161017/fewer-birth-defects-for-older-moms-who-have-fertility-treatments?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Caffeine, Irregular Heartbeat and Heart Failure

Stress test didn't show short-term changes after coffee drinking

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/news/20161017/no-link-between-caffeine-irregular-heartbeat-in-heart-failure-patient-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Dr. Pritish Tosh discusses antibacterial soap

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH153IXzKVc

Story by Story Episode 9: Next Generation Sequencing

From: Mayo Clinic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhTfBGH4DQo

WHO report: Taxing sugary drinks can lower consumption

Geneva — Putting a tax on sugary drinks “can lower consumption and reduce obesity, type 2 diabetes and tooth decay,” according to a World Health Organization report issued Oct. 11.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/who-report-taxing-sugary-drinks-can-lower-consumption

ADA Foundation grant program targets Give Kids A Smile continuity of care

A new ADA Foundation grant can assist Give Kids A Smile programs in their efforts to provide continuity of care following the initial GKAS event visit.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/ada-foundation-grant-program-targets-give-kids-a-smile-continuity-of-care

NYC dentist plays small part in NBA history

New York City — When NBA star Joakim Noah was introduced as a New York Knick in July after leaving the Chicago Bulls, he offered a shout out to “the dentist.”

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/nyc-dentist-plays-small-part-in-nba-history

Industry Watch — Henry Schein reveals Tree of Peace statue at dental school in France

Henry Schein Inc. and other dental industry leaders unveiled a Tree of Peace statue on campus at the University of Strasbourg Dental School in France. The statue is a symbol of the relationships built through oral health. This is the first Tree of Peace statue installed in Europe.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/henry-schein-reveals-tree-of-peace-statue-at-dental-school-in-france

‘Their enthusiasm is contagious’

Dubuque, Iowa — For many of the patients at the Sept. 23-24 Mission of Mercy event here, it was the first time they’d had access to dental care in many years — or ever.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/their-enthusiasm-is-contagious

Investment in online marketing provides potential boost for dental practices

Lynne Nigro, dental marketing consultant for O-G General & Family Dentistry in Glandorf, Ohio, is proud of the practice’s new website, but she’s even prouder of the results it has brought to the practice’s bottom line.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/investment-in-online-marketing-provides-potential-boost-for-dental-practices

Industry Watch — Directa Dental Group acquires Parkell, Inc.

Directa Dental Group, a manufacturer of dental consumables and materials based out of Sweden, announced Sept. 16 the purchase of Parkell, Inc.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/industry-watch-directa-dental-group-acquires-parkell-inc

Industry Watch — Sunstar pledges $250,000 for periodontology research grant

Sunstar Americas announced Oct. 7 that it pledged $250,000 to the American Academy of Periodontology for research grants over a three-year span starting in 2017.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/industry-watch-sunstar-pledges-250000-for-periodontology-research-grant

Nevada police seeking dentists’ assistance identifying woman

Henderson, Nev. — Police are seeking dentists’ help in identifying a woman who was found slain on the side of the road in 1980.

From: http://www.ada.org/en/publications/ada-news/2016-archive/october/nevada-police-seeking-dentists-assistance-identifying-woman

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