FDA probes kids' cold drug complaints
U.S. health officials are investigating hundreds of consumer complaints involving children's medicines recalled by Johnson & Johnson last month, according to a congressional memo. cbc.ca |
West Nile virus illnesses fall in U.S.
The 2009 West Nile virus season in the U.S. was the mildest since 2001, say researchers who also caution that surveillance remains important. cbc.ca |
Genetic Test Used By Landmark Dental School Study To Help Predict Gum Disease
University of Michigan School of Dentistry has signed an agreement with Interleukin Genetics Inc. to conduct what may be the largest clinical study to date using genetic testing to assess the risk for gum disease. William Giannobile, professor at U-M dentistry and director of the Michigan Center for Oral Health Research at the School of Dentistry, will lead the study for U-M... mnt.to |
Majority Of Dentists Believe Use Of 'Dr' Title Is Appropriate , UK
Four-fifths of dentists think it is appropriate to continue to use the courtesy title of 'Dr' according to a poll carried out by the British Dental Association (BDA). The survey was carried out as part of a discussion hosted on the communities section of the BDA website between late July and early September. The debate attracted high levels of interest, being viewed more than 2,800 times... mnt.to |
First Group Of Community Dental Health Coordinators Complete ADA Pilot Program
The University of Oklahoma recently celebrated the completion of coursework by the first group of students in a pilot program created by the American Dental Association (ADA) to improve oral health in underserved communities... mnt.to |