http://www.physorg.com/ en-us Physorg.com internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. Dentists can help to identify patients who are in danger of dying of a heart attack or stroke, reveals a new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy. Thanks to the study, six men who thought they were completely healthy were able to start preventive treatment in time. http://www.physorg.com/news178369692.html Medicine & Health Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:10:12 EST news178369692 One in four Australian adults has taken an action that puts their health at risk as a result of the global financial crisis (GFC), according to a new MBF Healthwatch poll. http://www.physorg.com/news177593346.html Medicine & Health Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:02 EST news177593346 A new study indicates dentists can play a potentially life-saving role in health care by identifying patients at risk of fatal heart attacks and referring them to physicians for further evaluation. http://www.physorg.com/news176649060.html Medicine & Health Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:01 EST news176649060 (PhysOrg.com) -- Doctors and lawyers are more likely to come from wealthy backgrounds according to new research from the Department of Economics that indicates that the ‘social gap` that prevents poorer people from entering the top professions is becoming more pronounced over time. http://www.physorg.com/news169394320.html Other Sciences Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:10:02 EST news169394320 Approximately ninety-one percent of dentists say patients complaining about dry mouth are taking multiple medications, according to a nationwide member survey conducted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is caused by a decrease in salivary function. It affects approximately one in four Americans, placing more than 25 percent of people at risk for tooth decay. http://www.physorg.com/news166360441.html Medicine & Health Thu, 09 Jul 2009 12:15:39 EST news166360441 Scientists in Canada and China are reporting development of a new dental filling material that substitutes natural ingredients from the human body for controversial ingredients in existing `composite,` or plastic, fillings. The new material appears stronger and longer lasting, as well, with the potential for reducing painful filling cracks and emergency visits to the dentist, the scientists say. Their study appears in the current edition of ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces. http://www.physorg.com/news162060563.html Chemistry Wed, 20 May 2009 17:49:57 EST news162060563 For many children, a trip to the doctor or dentist is a stressful experience. The sensory environment (i.e., the sounds, smells, and lights associated with the clinical setting) can cause a child's anxiety levels to rise. This is especially true in children with developmental disabilities who may have difficulty understanding the unfamiliar clinical environment. A new study soon to be published in The Journal of Pediatrics explores the relationship between the sensory environment and anxiety levels in children. http://www.physorg.com/news154333058.html Medicine & Health Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:18:20 EST news154333058 Young children from low-income families experience high levels of tooth decay and face many barriers to getting dental treatment and preventive services. Because these children usually visit their pediatrician or other primary care provider far more frequently than a dentist, the primary care medical setting is gaining popularity as a place to provide preventive dental services. http://www.physorg.com/news134395865.html Medicine & Health Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:11:05 EST news134395865