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  • Turning the tide of tooth decay with proper pediatric dental care

    Turning the tide of tooth decay with proper pediatric dental care

    | Teaching healthy habits to children now prevents oral health problems later | MANY OF US EXPECT cavities if we neglect brushing our teeth. But we may not recognize how oral health affects our overall health. “The mouth can be a very dirty place. In a healthy individual, our immune system is able to kind…

  • Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of oral cancer

    Pop Quiz: Test your knowledge of oral cancer

    | Understand the risks and symptoms to help prevent the disease and increase early detection| WHEN YOU HEAR about the dangers of cancer, it’s rarely oral cancer that’s being discussed. Though the death rate for oral cancer is higher than that of cervical cancer, skin cancer, and many others, the disease is barely a blip…

  • The dangers of gum disease

    The dangers of gum disease

    | Preventing periodontal problems is essential for overall health and well-being | MILLIONS OF AMERICANS have a silent disease working in their mouths and they don’t even know it. It’s periodontal disease — also called gum disease — and it could be doing damage to your health even as you read this. According to the…

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  • Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Inadequate Blood Supply to Bowels Causes Mesenteric Ischemia

    Mesenteric ischemia is a not very common cause of abdominal pain and occurs typically in smokers and patients who have other stigmata of peripheral arterial disease.  This can be acute or chronic mesenteric ischemia and happens due to atherosclerotic disease of blood vessels of the intestines resulting in inadequate blood supply to the bowels. This…

  • Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    Prioritize Your Eyes in 2025!

    The eyes are one of the most important organs in our body, allowing us to see and experience the world around us. It is crucial to prioritize eye safety to prevent any potential injuries or long-term damage. In this article, we will explore various safety measures and practices that can help protect and prioritize your…

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Diagnosis and Treatment

    Last month, we learned what an aortic aneurysm is, how it can be detected, its presentation, and risk factors. This month, we’ll discuss diagnosis and treatment. How Can It Be Diagnosed This can be done with the help of an ultrasound, a painless, safe test that does not involve any radiation. If confirmed and found…

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