NSAIDS safer than opioids for elderly
2010-12-15
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are safer than opioids for elderly patients, according to a study published in the December 13/27
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Milestone Scientific reports increased revenues, loss in Q3
2010-11-14
Milestone Scientific, maker of computerized anesthesia injection systems, reported increased profits for the third quarter of 2010 (end-September 30), the company announced. Net loss for
Recalls, lawsuit prompt ongoing propofol shortage
2010-11-04
For dental practitioners who administer propofol (Diprivan) on a regular basis, this past year has been a challenging one. There has been an ongoing shortage
Bisphosphonates aid dental health in menopausal women
2010-10-20
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – In postmenopausal women with low bone mineral density, long-term bisphosphonate therapy appears to benefit the periodontium, researchers report in a
SD to amend dental sedation rules
2010-10-07
The South Dakota Board of Dentistry is proposing to amend rules regarding sedation and advertising, according to the Academy of General Dentistry. The proposal would
U.K. device tests saliva for cannabis, cocaine
2010-09-27
A handheld device that tests saliva for cannabis or cocaine use has been developed by U.K. scientists, according to a story in the Daily Mail.
Are laryngeal mask airways preferable to tracheal tubes?
2010-08-31
Laryngeal mask airways (LMA) lower laryngospasm more than threefold compared to endotracheal tubes (ETT) used for general anesthesia, according to a new systematic review of
Can cancer patients benefit from phase I drug trials?
2010-08-15
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 16 – Patients with advanced head and neck cancer survived just as well on experimental drugs in phase I trials
Benefits of hypnotizing pediatric patients unclear
2010-08-12
More studies are needed to determine the benefits of using hypnosis in pediatric dentistry, according to a Cochrane review (Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, August
Milestone Scientific sees record profits in Q2
2010-08-10
Milestone Scientific, maker of a computerized anesthesia injection system, announced record profits for the second quarter of 2010. For the quarter (end-June 30), net income
