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Study of baby teeth finds link between autism and environmental exposures
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareResearchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai partnered with Sweden's Karolinska Institutet to study the baby teeth of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Their study, "Fetal and postnatal metal dysregulation in autism," was published in Nature Communications in April. It detailed that biomarkers in the layers of the ASD patients' teeth revealed they were exposed to higher concentrations of lead and other neurotoxins in utero and within the first months of life.
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Research: Vitamin D deficiency leaves its mark on the smile
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareA study published by McMaster University in May found vitamin D is vital to more than just skin and the neurological system. Previously, there was no way to prove long-term vitamin D deficiencies in the human species. However, anthropologists studying ancient human teeth found that the main material of teeth — dentin — records when the body undergoes deficient periods.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Location, location, location
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Hormones and periodontal disease in menopausal women
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareHot flashes, mood changes and fatigue are just a few of the many symptoms commonly associated with menopause. Physicians can recognize its telltale signs based on a patient's medical history and age. When symptoms interfere with the enjoyment of everyday life, doctors can prescribe hormone replacement therapy to help women adjust to these sudden changes. This therapy is more commonly prescribed today than in the past, as doctors see its additional benefit to prevent osteoporosis and other significant medical problems.
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How dentists can help patients discover hypertension
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareThe month of May is officially known as National High Blood Pressure Education Month in the U.S. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and other health organizations use this time to spread awareness of the problem and how to best address it.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Ask the right questions
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Have doctors gotten a bad rap in the fight against opioids?
Cait Harrison Medical & Allied HealthcareOpioid addiction has become a sickening problem in America. The powerful pain relievers, available legally by prescription — such as oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine, morphine, fentanyl and many others — are easy to become addicted to and even more difficult to break away from.
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5 ways to partner with orthodontists to build business
Sarah Moore Oral & Dental HealthcareDentists and orthodontists are two sides of the same coin, helping their patients get the pretty, healthy and long-lasting teeth they desire. If you're a dentist, it would be a shame not to leverage these obvious partners in your field to build your business, increase your consumer awareness and simply enjoy the perks of professional relationships.
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The impact of marijuana use on oral health
Carolina Pickens Oral & Dental HealthcareAs more and more states legalize the recreational and medicinal use of marijuana every year, the subject itself becomes less taboo. Increasingly, dentists and other medical professionals find themselves in the potentially uncomfortable position of asking about a patient's personal marijuana habits, due to the potential impact it can have on oral health.
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Report: Healthcare jobs on the rise again
Scott E. Rupp Healthcare AdministrationIn a bit of a surprise, the U.S. jobs report for April showed a huge jump from the previous month — 211,000 non-farm jobs added last month, compared to 79,000 in March. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of jobs predicted was pegged at about 185,000.
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