Quest for Safe Water in One of India ’s Most Isolated Villages
Simita Devi, whose daughter spent days in hospital recently suffering from typhoid caused by contaminated water, collects clean water brought to the surface by a solar pump. Credit: Umar Manzoor Shah/IPSBy Umar Manzoor ShahChampad, India, Jul 4 2023 (IPS) Simita Devi spent over ten days in a government-run hospital a year ago anxiously watching her critically ill nine-year-old daughter, Gudiya, who was diagnosed with typhoid.
Gudiya was so sick she even went into a coma for a day. Medical staff attending to the child said she contracted the disease from drinking contaminated water.
After being discharged, Devi’s main wo...
Source: IPS Inter Press Service - Health - July 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Umar Manzoor Shah Tags: Asia-Pacific Civil Society Development & Aid Editors' Choice Featured Headlines Health TerraViva United Nations India IPS UN Bureau IPS UN Bureau Report Source Type: news
Ethiopia: Govt Efforts to Reduce Fluoride Content In Water Unsuccessful
[Reporter] The Ethiopian government's efforts to reduce the amount of fluoride in water consumed by millions of Ethiopians have proven unsuccessful, according to a report by the Federal Auditor General. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 1, 2023 Category: African Health Tags: East Africa Environment Ethiopia Health and Medicine Water and Sanitation Source Type: news
Comparison of therapies of white spot lesions: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe
available evidence suggests that resin infiltration and P11-4 in
combination with fluoride varnish had advantages over gold standard
(FV). The effect of tricalcium phosphate-based drugs and fluoride is not
very noticeable. Overall, drugs based on P11-4 and resin infiltration
will be better therapies. Using more than two drugs in combination also
would increase efficacy. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 14, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The effectiveness of topical fluoride agents on preventing development of approximal caries in primary teeth: a randomized clinical trial Parach Sirivichayakul,
ConclusionAt
18-month follow-up, after adjusting for confounding factors and
clustering effect, there were no statistically significant differences
in preventing of approximal caries development between the semiannual
application of 5%NaF, 38%SDF, or placebo.Trial registrationThe study was registered in the Thai Clinical Trials Registry under the number TCTR20190315003 on 15/03/2019. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 13, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Fluoride Levels in Water Usually Reach Target Level
MONDAY, June 5, 2023 -- Fluoride levels in water usually reach the target of 0.7 mg/L and rarely exceed the safety standard of 2.0 mg/L, according to research published in the June 2 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 5, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
EVAR vs Aneurysm Activity; Carotid Stenosis Inaccuracy; More PAP in Heart Failure?
(MedPage Today) -- In patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair was shown to reduce aortic microcalcification and disease activity according to fluoride-18 uptake. (Heart)
There was a shrinking of small abdominal aortic... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - May 16, 2023 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Dentist reveals four common practices ruining your teeth
Dr Gerry Curatola is a renowned dentist in New York City who does not recommend many popular practices for his patients, including root canals, fluoride, and mouth wash. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The efficacy of mouthwashes on oral microorganisms and gingivitis in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe
short-term application of fluoride mouthwashes may reduce the colony
counts of cariogenic bacteria, but the long-term effect is not evident.
Chlorhexidine may reduce the colony counts of multiple microorganisms in
the short-term. Short-term application Chlorhexidine and herbal
mouthwashes may effectively reduce plaque- and gingival
inflammation-related indexes. However, the risk of bias, inconsistency,
and imprecision in the included studies may reduce the certainty of the
evidence. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 17, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Uganda: Dental Experts Warn of Counterfeit Toothpaste
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Dental experts warned the public against counterfeit kinds of toothpaste that don't have required levels of fluoride. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - March 27, 2023 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Online Charity Auction Supports Dental Care for Kids in Need
(Charlotte, NC, March 20, 2023) — Millions of kids across the United States lack access to a dental care provider, resulting in higher rates of untreated tooth decay and risk of dangerous infections. When kids have healthy smiles, they have a better chance of reaching their potential. America ’s ToothFairy improves the lives of children by increasing access to care with essential resources that help nonprofit organizations provide dental services to more children and communities in need.Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, America ’s ToothFairy has provided more than $23.6 million in donated dental pr...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 20, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
The safety of fluoride compounds and their effect on the human body-a narrative review - Lubojanski A, Piesiak-Panczyszyn D, Zakrzewski W, Dobrzynski W, Szymonowicz M, Rybak Z, Mielan B, Wiglusz RJ, Watras A, Dobrzynski M.
Fluoride is one of the elements commonly present in the human environment. Due to its characteristics, it is very widely used in medicine, dentistry, industry or agriculture. On the other hand, its universality possesses a real threat to the human body in ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Poisoning Source Type: news
Prenatal fluoride exposure linked to lower intelligence in children
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2017/10/papers/fluoride/thumb828158.jpg?itok=MTaIFZry" /><br /><p>Researchers reported associations between higher fluoride levels in pregnant women and lower measures of intelligence in their children.</p>
(read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NTP board approves research concepts
<img width="100" src="https://factor.niehs.nih.gov/sites/niehs-factor/files/styles/large/public/2016/1/science-highlights/ntp/thumb772456.jpg?itok=C6yVPNUC" /><br /><p>Mountaintop removal and fluoride were among the research areas reviewed by the National Toxicology Program Board of Scientific Counselors.</p>
(read more) (Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter)
Source: Environmental Factor - NIEHS Newsletter - February 3, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NaF-PET shows bone formation in psoriatic arthritis patients
F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) PET/CT may be a valuable tool for imaging patient...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
NaF-PET reveals aortic wall injuries
NaF-PET scans reveal plaque -- and possible risk of stroke
NaF-PET/CT does well in detecting prostate metastases
NaF-PET/CT rarely finds prostate cancer bone metastases
AI algorithm can classify bone lesions on PET/CT images (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 18, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Fluoride in water is of limited benefit because of improvements in toothpastes, study suggests
The mineral strengthens tooth enamel but, due to improvements in toothpastes over the past 50 years, the boost to oral health of adding it to water has been largely reduced, the study found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 14, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
