Dr Krishna Nayak in trouble ? or is he ?
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Self-plagiarism in scientific journals
Another aspect that should be warned is that there are groups of researchers that frequently use the same research models and this makes it difficult to avoid, at least in part, self-plagiarism. In this respect, authors are encouraged not to use “writing models”, despite of the research model. The sections of introduction, results and, especially the discussion, should really include novelty both from the knowledge point of view, as well as from the scientific approach to a research question. FULL PAPER
Tooth loss means decline in thinking
Tooth loss and bleeding gums might be a sign of declining thinking skills among the middle-aged, a new study contends.
“We were interested to see if people with poor dental health had relatively poorer cognitive function, which is a technical term for how well people do with memory and with managing words and numbers,”...MORE HERE
US dentist caught in insurance fraud
A state audit of a Quincy dentist has found numerous cases of fraudulent billing of the state’s MassHealth insurance program. State Auditor Suzanne Bump said Wednesday that Dr. Shahrzad Haghayegh-Askarian of Quincy engaged in “pervasive fraud” totaling $154,019, news partner The Patriot Ledger reports. “It is clear to me that Dr. Haghayegh systematically bilked the MassHealth...MORE HERE
Perio therapy may affect mortality in hemodialysis patients
Poor oral health, including chronic periodontitis, is a common finding in hemodialysis patients. However, researchers from Brazil have provided preliminary evidence that periodontal therapy may improve the survival rate of these patients (Journal of Periodontology, November 14, 2013).
Although it is not possible to state that treatment of chronic periodontitis impacts outcomes when it comes to hemodialysis patients, the researchers clarified that their data can be very useful in defining the design of intervention trials in the future.
Acupuncture helps reduce gag reflex during impression taking
Every dentist has patients who gag or believe they will gag during the taking of impressions and other procedures. This is unpleasant both for patients and dental professionals, and can prevent some patients from seeking oral healthcare. A recent Italian study suggests there may be a relatively simple solution: acupuncture (Acupuncture in Medicine, November 5, 2013).
A clinician administered acupuncture to 20 patients before taking dental impressions and found the patients’ gagging scores were reduced more than sixfold on average. LINK
Omega-3 in treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis
This study assessed the effects of systemic omega–3 on the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis and on the improvement of quality of life. A daily omega–3 regimen shows promise as therapy for treatment and management of patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. MORE HERE
Men Care about Dental Health Less than Women, Study Shows
Several studies show that men are more inclined towards neglecting their oral health than women. However, good oral health equals a longer, happier, and healthier life, so keep reading to find out why you should pay more attention to your oral health.
The greatest majority of men decide to visit the dentist as a last resource option – when pain, infection, and great discomfort are already present. Statistics point out that an average man brushes his teeth 1.9 times per day, and by the age of 72, he loses about 6 permanent teeth, but if he is smoking he will most likely lose 12 teeth. MORE HERE
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