| Virtual reality added to soldiers' rehab Soldiers and civilians with spinal injuries, amputees or those with post-traumatic stress will soon use a virtual reality as part of their rehabilitation, Canadian Forces officials say. cbc.ca |
Potential Test For Gum Disease Using Little-Known Mouth Fluid A little-known fluid produced in tiny amounts in the gums, those tough pink tissues that hold the teeth in place, has become a hot topic for scientists trying to develop an early, non-invasive test for gum disease, the No. 1 cause of tooth loss in adults... mnt.to |
New TB cases in N.W.T. community Four new cases of tuberculosis have been confirmed in Déline, N.W.T., where an outbreak sparked panic shortly before the holidays in 2009. cbc.ca |
Aggression tied to heart risk People who are aggressive may be at higher risk for heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. cbc.ca |
Gum Disease Found To Be Significant Public Health Concern The prevalence of periodontal disease in the United States may be significantly higher than originally estimated. Research published in the Journal of Dental Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) suggests that the prevalence of periodontal disease may have been underestimated by as much as 50 percent... mnt.to |