Added On : 29th July 2009FDA 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. Read More
DEPRESSION MAY WORSEN COPD
Added On : 26th October 2008
Screening and Treating Depression in Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease Patients May Help, Researchers Say Read More
The Pitfalls of Nursing
Added On : 27th June 2012Local Viewpoint
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: Read More
People of All Ages will Be Given H1N1 Shots
Added On : 3rd January 2010
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. Read More
HEALTH AFFAIRS CLOSE VIOLATING...
Added On : 7th April 2009HEALTH AFFAIRS CLOSE VIOLATING DENTAL
CLINIC Read More
DOCTORS FAIL TO SPOT BATTERY IN...
Added On : 17th March 2009DOCTORS FAIL TO SPOT BATTERY IN
CHILD'S NOSE Read More
KKESH ACHIEVES FIRST HPH MEMBERSHIP...
Added On : 31st January 2009KKESH ACHIEVES FIRST HPH MEMBERSHIP IN MENA REGION Read More
KFSHRC TO PRESENT 17 CANCER...
Added On : 19th February 2009KFSHRC TO PRESENT 17 CANCER RESEARCH
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Smartphone Users 'Risking Health'...
Added On : 22nd June 2012Smartphone 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. Read More
Sleep Apnea: Treatment May Help Keep BP Low
Added On : 10th June 2012CPAP Linked to Lower Hypertension Risk, but Questions Remain Read More