U.K. device tests saliva for cannabis, cocaine
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.
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.
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
NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 16 – Patients with advanced head and neck cancer survived just as well on experimental drugs in phase I trials
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, maker of a computerized anesthesia injection system, announced record profits for the second quarter of 2010. For the quarter (end-June 30), net income
Milestone Scientific has developed a new corporate website designed to clarify and better convey Milestone’s key messaging and current business information. The site will also
A U.S. Senate committee on July 29 approved a provision meant to inhibit branded drug companies from delaying the introduction of generic versions of their
Conscious sedation is growing in popularity in Australia, but dental experts warn some dentists may be putting patients at risk by using the technique without
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is trying to stop drug companies from paying each other not to introduce competing products, according to commission Chairman
A California dentist convicted of killing three patients by giving them fatal doses of anesthesia has been granted parole, according to news stories. Tony Protopappas
Pharmacologic management can be used to treat trigeminal nerve injury pain after dental implant surgery, according to a study in the International Journal of Prosthodontics
Paresthesia occurs more often after use of 4% local anesthetic formulations, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (July 2010,