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Reducing the risks for musculoskeletal disorders utilizing self-assessment and photography among dentists and dental hygienists

Prolonged muscle strain and repetitive movements may lead to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in oral healthcare professionals. Studies show 54% to 93% of oral healthcare professionals experience work-related pain, and approximately 68% experience pain in the neck, lower back, and shoulders. Over…

Prevention and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Dental Professionals: A Systematic Review

Wellness September 9, 2022

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Prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders in dental professionals: A systematic review

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a common occupational hazard for dental professionals. The nature of the work requires repetitive motion of the arms, wrists, and hands. Tasks requiring repeated high hand forces applied at the fingertips and prolonged awkward postures generate significant…

Association of COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy

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Association of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy with incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants

A register-based cohort study of all live-born infants in Norway looked at the COVID-19 pregnancy vaccination rates and incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in infants and suggests maternal COVID-19 vaccination during the second or third trimester of pregnancy could protect against infant SARS-CoV-2 infection…

Wellness March 1, 2022

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Association between childhood consumption of ultra-processed food and adiposity trajectories

Reports of associations between higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods (UPF) and elevated risks of obesity, noncommunicable diseases, and mortality in adults are increasing. This research published in JAMA Pediatrics looks at the associations of UPF consumption with long-term adiposity trajectories in children,…

Diabetes Diseases Wellness February 2, 2022

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Eating in sync with biological clock could replace problematic diabetes treatment

Individuals with type 2 diabetics inject themselves with insulin up to four times a day. But insulin injections are linked to weight gain and the loss of control of blood sugar levels. This triggers a vicious cycle of higher insulin doses, continuous…

Wellness December 29, 2021

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How does protein fit in your holiday diet or New Year’s resolutions?

While some diets load up on protein and other diets dictate protein sources, it can be hard to know what to consume while managing weight or during weight loss. A study by Purdue University nutrition scientists shows that eating more protein daily…

Wellness December 15, 2021

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Link between pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Current literature shows bidirectional associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This review aims to summarize the most recent and available literature on the relationship between OSA and ADHD and investigate the impacts of OSA treatment on ADHD symptoms.…

Wellness November 2, 2021

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Estimation of primary prevention of gout in men through modification of obesity and other key lifestyle factors

Reducing four particular risk factors for gout could slash incident cases in men, researchers reported.  Over a 26-year period, about 77% (95% CI 56%-88%) of men likely could have avoided gout if they likewise avoid four major risk factors -- high…

Wellness October 20, 2021

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Antibiotic exposure in children under age 2 associated with chronic conditions

Children under age 2 who take antibiotics are at greater risk for childhood-onset asthma, respiratory allergies, eczema, celiac disease, obesity and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, according to a paper written jointly by Mayo Clinic and Rutgers researchers.  In a study published in the…

Wellness September 14, 2021

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Steps per day matter in middle age (but not as many as you may think)

Walking at least 7,000 steps a day reduced middle-aged people’s risk of premature death from all causes by 50% to 70%, compared to that of other middle-aged people who took fewer daily steps. But walking more than 10,000 steps per day – or…

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