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From   Website Fluoride Consumption Linked to Diabetes Using Mathematical Models Regression analyses suggest association between increases in consumption of fluoridated water and type 2 diabetes Water fluoridation prevents dental cavities, which are a costly public health concern. But despite the benefits supplemental water fluoridation remains a controversial subject. Some indicate it may cause long term health problems, but studies reporting side effects have been minimal or inconclusive. The long-term effects of ingested fluoride remain unclear. A recent study published in the Journal of Water and Health examined links between water fluoridation and diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a growing epidemic in the United States. Incidence rates have nearly quadrupled in the past 32 years and show no signs of stopping. According to the study, fluoridation with sodium fluoride could be a contributing factor to diabetes rates in the United States, as the chemical is a known pr...

From Website Would your dental team know what to do if a medical emergency occurred in your practice?  In this issue of  BDJ Team  we look at  Resuscitation in the dental practice , including the latest guidelines from the Resuscitation Council (UK).  There are four  CPD questions  associated with this article . Go to complete article (Page 21-24)>Click Here (Downloadable) About BDJ Team: BDJ Team   is a UK-based online-only magazine publishing high quality content relevant to all members of the dental team: dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental nurses, dental technicians, clinical dental technicians, orthodontic therapists, orthodontic dental nurses, dental practice managers, dental receptionists and dental administrators. BDJ Team features a broad spectrum of articles including interviews with members of the dental team; core CPD topics recommended by the General Dental Council ( GDC ) ; clinical rese...

From Website Written by  Catharine Paddock PhD Nanotechnology , the manipulation of matter at the atomic and molecular scale to create materials with remarkably varied and new properties, is a rapidly expanding area of research with huge potential in many sectors, ranging from healthcare to construction and electronics. In medicine, it promises to revolutionize drug delivery, gene therapy, diagnostics, and many areas of research, development and clinical application.  This article does not attempt to cover the whole field, but offers, by means of some examples, a few insights into how nanotechnology has the potential to change medicine, both in the research lab and clinically, while touching on some of the challenges and concerns that it raises. Go to complete article>Click here

MEDEVAC 2016   arrives during a critical period when research and development – and the opportunity to share ideas in this field - is being prioritised. After the withdrawal from large scale operations in the Middle East and having tackled the outbreak of the Ebola crisis, the MEDEVAC community is now preparing for future requirements of operating in both   austere   and   urban environments   in 2016, and beyond. The conference is poised to build on the success of previous summits by creating a vital opportunity for medical service personnel to learn, share and connect with influencers, thought leaders and strategists. The objective of the conference is to enable the community to ensure that MEDEVAC requirements are met with  readiness, capability  and  sufficient resource. Providing the necessary holistic focus on MEDEVAC operations, the summit will deliver briefings from  forward, tactical  and  strategic   MED...

EUROPEAN COMMISSION DG  Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs Consumer, Environmental and Health Technologies  Health technology and Cosmetics ABSTRACT 1. Introduction   Pursuant to  - section 6a of Annex I to Directive 93/42/EEC (amended by Directive 2007/47/EC) and to  - section 5a of Annex 1 to Directive 90/385/EEC (amended by Directive 2007/47/EC),  the demonstration of conformity with Essential Requirements for a medical device must include a clinical evaluation, which is conducted in accordance with Annex X to Directive 93/42/EEC or with Annex 7 to Directive 90/385/EEC.  This document promotes a common approach to clinical evaluation for medical devices regulated by directives 90/385/EEC and 93/42/EEC. It does not concern in vitro diagnostic devices.  The depth and extent of clinical evaluations should be flexible and appropriate to the nature, intended purpose, and risks of the device in question....