Biofilm accumulation on complete arch subperiosteal implant-supported prostheses: Effect of pontic type
ConclusionsFlat pontics and ovate pontics have significantly lower biofilm retention. Moreover, transmucosal height plays a significant role in biofilm accumulation in the pontic area. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 26, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Facts and trends in dental antibiotic and analgesic prescriptions in Germany, 2012 –2021
ConclusionsSince 2013, the most frequently prescribed antibiotic by German dentists has been amoxicillin reaching nearly half of all dental antibiotic prescriptions in 2021. Simultaneously, the proportion of clindamycin has steadily decreased, but the level is still high compared to international data. During the past decade, ibuprofen as a first-line analgesic in German dentistry was continuously gaining in importance.Clinical relevanceAminopenicillins have the best risk –benefit balance in dentistry, but the use of antibiotics generally must be limited only to cases of severe infections or compromised patients. Pre-exi...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 25, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The US Has The Biggest Govt In The History Of The World... By A Very Wide Margin
Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, How does it feel to have the largest government that the planet has ever seen? When I was growing up, I was taught that we had a capitalist system and that we…#michaelsnyder #socialsecurity #medicare #medicaid #socialists #elonmusk #jeffbezos #markzuckerberg #billgates #kengriffin (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Need for High Quality Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Complex Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/ID)
ICF/ID is an optional Medicaid benefit that enables states to provide comprehensive and individual healthcare and rehabilitation to individuals to promote functional status and independence (Source: Disabled World)
Source: Disabled World - January 25, 2024 Category: Disability Tags: Blogs - Writings - Stories Source Type: news
Polygon Introduces ‘AggLayer,’ Aims to Simplify Blockchain Integration Across Platforms
Polygon Labs plans to release “AggLayer,” a new blockchain aggregation layer, in February. This development aims to enhance interoperability across blockchain platforms. According to Polygon’s recent blog, AggLayer is designed as a centralized protocol that aggregates zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs…#polygonlabs #agglayer #polygon #polygonaddresses #ethereum #monolithicmodular #ux (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
NVIDIA Supercharges PCs: AI-Powered Video, Open Modding Tools, And A New Super GPU
In a recent development, NVIDIA Corporation NVDA has unveiled a series of new features and products expected to enhance PC users’ gaming and creative experiences significantly. What Happened: In a blog post on Wednesday, the company introduced the RTX Video HDR, which uses AI to convert standard…#hdr #studiodriver #ces #tensorcores #geforce #chromium #googlechrome #microsoftedge #floorfora360degreevr #nvidiadlss (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The $129b reason why Bitcoin will fall even lower
Bitcoin’s decline following the launch of US spot exchange-traded funds is a signal of what’s to come for US financial markets, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes wrote in a blog post on Wednesday. The asset is down 6% this week to $40,000 after clawing back losses from Tuesday’s trading session that…#bitmexco #arthurhayes #grayscale #etf #gbtc #dlnews #btfp #federalreserve #siliconvalleybank #departmentoftreasury (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 25, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Photography or videography? A paradigm shift in dental clinical documentation
This article explores the technological journey from dental photography to videography, highlighting the need for revised and standardized clinical documenting methods to accommodate this changing landscape. It also includes a complete guide to maximizing the capabilities of mirrorless cameras and green screen technologies for the creation of high-quality video content. The essential element of protecting data privacy and security in the midst of these developments is also explored, providing a comprehensive view of the paradigm shift in dental clinical documentation.SUMMARYThe video discusses the integration of technology...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 24, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Optimizing Gene Editing with PARP1 CRISPR Plasmids
CRISPR plasmids provide a robust solution for streamlining human cell transfection workflows. (Source: The Scientist)
Source: The Scientist - January 24, 2024 Category: Science Tags: Research Products Blog Source Type: news
eBay to slash about 1,000 roles, or approximately 9% of full-time employees
eBay said Tuesday that it plans to lay off 9% of the company's workforce, equating to 1,000 full-time employees Jamie Iannone, the president and CEO of eBay, detailed the layoffs on Tuesday in a letter to employees that was published on a corporate blog, adding that the ecommerce firm will also…#ebay #jamieiannone #iannone (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 24, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Influence of operator ’s experience on complications of root canal treatment using contemporary techniques: a retrospective study
ConclusionsTechnical advancements could reduce the effect of working experience on RCT complications between residents and endodontic specialists in a teaching stomatology hospital. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - January 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
From complexity to clarity: Research shows benefit of #betterposter templates at Cochrane Colloquium
Poster sessions are a key component of most academic conferences. However, rows of text-heavy posters can be difficult for attendees to navigate, particularly for those for whom English is not their native language, or who may be neurodivergent or disabled. Cochrane recently teamed up with researchers to introduce poster templates for the Cochrane Colloquium based on the latest research. The results from the ' real world ' assessment are now available. We spoke with the researchers to find out more. Can you tell us a bit about your elite poster research team, so we have an understanding of how you are approaching academi...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - January 23, 2024 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Seeks to Retract Flawed Studies
A British biologist and blogger discovered faulty data in many studies conducted by top executives of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Benjamin Mueller Tags: Cancer Ethics and Official Misconduct Research Blogs and Blogging (Internet) Academic and Scientific Journals Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Science and Technology your-feed-science your-feed-health Source Type: news
Pro-Biden PAC launches $1 million campaign to pay social media influencers
LaToi Storr, a 42-year-old content creator and lifestyle blogger based in Philadelphia, normally posts Instagram and TikTok videos of local restaurants and skincare tips, mingled with some community-focused material on Black mental health care. Last fall, she started posting a new kind of message…#latoistorr #philadelphia #tiktok #pennsylvania #prioritiesusa #pac #storr #politico #israel #danielwessel (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - January 23, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
