By By Robert Preidt HealthDay Reporter, HealthDay Reporter (HealthDay) FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay Information) — Fast entry to a affected person’s medical data might assist dentists present higher care, however that not often occurs, a brand new examine finds. “Oral well being practitioners might have to verify an inventory […]
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3 Ways Health Plans Can Improve Sleep Health for their Members –
Dr. Melissa Lim, Chief Medical Officer at Somnology Getting a good night’s sleep should have nothing to do with having a great health plan — but it often does. While some individuals can improve their sleep by making small changes, many who suffer from serious, chronic sleep disorders need a […]
5 ways teledentistry can improve the oral health system
As we continue to navigate the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency and look toward the future, the long-term benefits of telehealth for both providers and patients are becoming evident, including in oral health care. The value of teledentistry was discussed at length in the December 2021 Spotlight […]
Dental Hygiene and Its Effect on Overall Health
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The benefits of good dental hygiene go beyond bright smiles. Making sure you’re brushing properly, flossing daily, and keeping up with dental appointments preserves your overall health. Dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay can contribute to a number of health conditions, including heart disease and pneumonia. This […]
Improved mental health for children who play well with peers by age three | Children
Children who learn to play well with their peers by the age of three are likely to enjoy better mental health later in childhood, according to research from the University of Cambridge. The study is said to be the first to establish a connection between “peer play ability” before children […]
Justin Bieber is one of many celebrities sharing personal health struggles
Placeholder while article actions load Last week, Justin Bieber posted a video to Instagram not only sharing his diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which has left half of his face paralyzed, but also showing it. “As you can see, this eye is not blinking. I can’t smile on this side […]
Improving dental care by linking medical and dental records in health Information exchanges
Dental professionals require access to each patient’s complete electronic health record – including laboratory test results and current prescriptions – so they can provide the best care possible; care that is safe for the patient, promotes preventive management and improves dental treatment outcomes. This unprecedented access would aid all types […]
Brain Wave Sleep Data Can Predict Future Health Outcomes
Summary: Brain wave data collected during sleep predicts the future incidences of 11 health-related outcomes, including dementia, cardiovascular health, psychological disorders, and mortality. Source: American Academy of Sleep Medicine The wealth of brain wave data collected during overnight sleep studies can predict future health outcomes, strengthening the concept of sleep […]
St. Louis city, county health leaders urge masks amid COVID surge
St. Louis and St. Louis County health officials reissued strong recommendations that residents wear face masks in indoor public spaces and in crowded places. ST. LOUIS — A new surge in COVID-19 cases has prompted health leaders in St. Louis and St. Louis County to issue a joint plea to […]
Outcry Over High School Clinic Exposes Deep Divisions on Mental Health
KILLINGLY, Conn. — One evening in March, a high school senior named Sydney Zicolella stood before the school board in this rural, blue-collar Connecticut town and described her psychiatric history, beginning in the sixth grade, when she was “by definition, clinically depressed.” Ms. Zicolella, 17, who wore her dark, curly […]