| Statin side-effects found by British doctors People taking cholesterol-lowering statins to treat heart disease may be at higher risk of liver, kidney and cataract problems, British researchers say. cbc.ca |
Tray Bleaching To Improve The Oral Health Of The Elderly, Special-Needs Patients A tooth-bleaching agent may improve the oral health of elderly and special-needs patients, say dentists at the Medical College of Georgia and Western University of Health Sciences. Standard oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing, can be difficult or impossible for patients with mental challenges or impaired manual dexterity... mnt.to |
N.L. Liberal Leader Jones has breast cancer Newfoundland and Labrador Liberal Leader Yvonne Jones says she's scheduled to undergo breast cancer surgery on Monday. cbc.ca |
Dementia costs rise to $622B: global report Caring for people with dementia is expected to cost $622 billion this year worldwide, according to a new report. cbc.ca |
Statement By ADA President Raymond Gist, DDS, On WK Kellogg Foundation Dental Health Aide Therapist Program "The ADA welcomes the Kellogg Foundation to the fight to improve the oral health of the millions who suffer from its lack. Unfortunately, the foundation's recent efforts to address this complex issue focus exclusively on expanding a single provider model, the controversial Alaska Dental Health Aide Therapist... mnt.to |