COVID Inspires the ‘Great Beta Test’
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced a new approach to manufacturing vaccines.
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Using Herpes Viruses to Fight Cancer
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States and is superseded only marginally by cardiovascular disease.
Smartwatches’ Impact on Defibrillators
A recent article in the The Wall Street Journal examines the accuracy of data gathered on atrial fibrillation by so-called smartwatches.
Alternatives for Managing COVID-19
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a public health emergency.
New Approach to Controlling Inflammation
For some time, it has been known the vagus nerve plays an important role in metabolic homeostasis and that it controls immune function and pro-inflammatory responses via the inflammatory reflex.
Addressing Peri-Implantitis
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While implant therapy is well-known for its safety and efficacy, not all implants flourish. Whatever the cause, peri-implantitis is a serious threat to implant health and clinicians must be…
Platelet Use in Reducing Rejection Rates
Platelets are cell fragments surrounded by membranes, and their main function is to act with fibrin to stop blood flow in wounds.
A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification
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Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. And for the most part, it is quite successful. However, as dentists are well aware, some implants fail.…
Teeth Hold a Record of Life Events
According to an article in Scientific Reports by Cerrito and colleagues,1 life stresses can produce histologic changes in cementum.
Applications for Bioprinting Technology
When dental three-dimensional (3D) printing is mentioned, most dentists think of crowns, habit devices, surgical guides and such — and, in fact, this technology has led to remarkable changes in oral healthcare delivery.
