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R&D Magazine
Engineers have developed a mouth guard that can monitor health markers, such as lactate, cortisol and uric acid, in saliva and transmit the information wirelessly to a smartphone, laptop or tablet. The technology, which is at a proof-of-concept stage, could be used to monitor patients continuously without invasive procedures, as well as to monitor athletes' performance or stress levels in soldiers and pilots.
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The New York Times
As the number of youngsters who participate in organized sports grows and reports of concussions rise, it's vital for parents, athletes and coaches to know how these injuries are properly diagnosed and treated to avoid long-lasting consequences. While preventing an injury is always best, limited progress has been made in keeping youngsters free of concussions in sports with a high risk of head injuries.
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ASD
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Youth Health Magazine
In recent years, the long-term effects of concussion injuries that occur in sports have received a lot of attention. But surveys of athletes, parents, coaches and healthcare professionals show there are many barriers to the successful management of sports concussion.
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Dentistry IQ
If you want to have a profitable dental practice, there are a few secrets you need to know. The first is setting up a fee schedule for your common dental procedures. The second is getting your timing just right, specifically when it comes to sending patient statements and making collection calls.
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Dental Tribune International
An international team of researchers has developed a new model that enables paleontologists to track the diet of our ancient ancestors and animals by analyzing the wear on their teeth. Moreover, the scientists were able to verify that tooth wear in fossils reflects both diet and habitat, thus validating decades of research.
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DrBicuspid.com
What if I told you that to become a more patient-centric practice, you would need to start name calling, hiding your refreshments and not introducing yourself. You'd probably think I was joking, right? Well, hang with me, but these are actually three valuable pieces of advice that will allow you to impress patients and significantly increase your referrals.
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BU Today
A recent study published online in the Journal of Neurotrauma found that former NFL players who started playing tackle football before the age of 12 had a higher risk of altered brain development compared to those who started the sport when they were older. The study is the first to show a link between early exposure to repetitive head impacts and structural brain changes later in life, the researchers said.
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Bloomberg
When the Steelers and Patriots clash on Thursday night in football's season opener, you'll see 250-pound men slam into each other, head to head, at high speed. And get concussions? There's no easy way to tell. That goes for young athletes, too, whose developing brains are particularly vulnerable to damage if they keep playing after getting a concussion.
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Chicago Tribune
Illinois middle school athletic directors may have until next fall to get up to speed with a new state law concerning student athletes and concussions. The Youth Sports Concussion Safety Act, signed by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner last month, takes existing regulations that determine when high school athletes can return to games after suffering a concussion and, starting Jan. 1, extends them to younger students, officials said.
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Dentistry IQ
Dental spas are garnering quite a bit of attention lately, for a variety of reasons. What do these dental spa offices have in common? They all have the desire to help their patients feel at ease in an environment that's a bit out of the ordinary for the majority of dental practices.
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