FDA Rules Mercury in Dental Fillings Doesn't Cause Harm, but Tightens Controls

The mercury used in dental amalgam fillings is not at a level high enough to cause harm in patients, according to the FDA, which today issued its final regulation on the controversial tooth filling material.

However, the agency tightened its controls on mercury fillings, classifying the encapsulated amalgams now commonly sold to dentists as Class II devices, deemed a moderate risk, instead of the lower risk Class I devices.

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Screening and Treating Depression in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients May Help, Researchers Say

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A few days ago, I attended the Third Saudi Nursing Forum held in Madinah. The forum discussed the situation of the nursing profession in the Kingdom as well as issues faced by both Saudi male and female nurses. The participants also discussed the challenges and obstacles they face in the field.
Here is a summary of what was discussed:

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RIYADH: With 15,500 cases of swine flu in the Kingdom, including 124 deaths, the Ministry of Health is to vaccinate people of all age groups against the flu at all Primary Healthcare Centers throughout the Kingdom beginning Jan. 9.

“Considering the onset of the third wave of the flu which will be more severe than the past ones, we are embarking on a program to cover all people irrespective of their age groups,” said Khalid Al-Mirghalani, spokesman for the Ministry of Health.

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HEALTH AFFAIRS CLOSE VIOLATING DENTAL CLINIC

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DOCTORS FAIL TO SPOT BATTERY IN CHILD'S NOSE

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KKESH ACHIEVES FIRST HPH MEMBERSHIP IN MENA REGION

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KFSHRC TO PRESENT 17 CANCER RESEARCH PAPERS

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Smartphone Users 'Risking Health' with Overuse of Devices

People are risking their health by working on smartphones, tablets and laptops after they have left the office, according to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

It says people have become "screen slaves" and are often working while commuting or after they get home.

The society said poor posture in these environments could lead to back and neck pain.

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CPAP Linked to Lower Hypertension Risk, but Questions Remain

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