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Latex allergy is an emerging health issue believed to affect 5 to 10 percent of healthcare workers. The increase in the prevalence of latex allergy is believed to be associated with the increased use of latex gloves by healthcare workers in the mid 80’s in response to the AIDS epidemic. While statistics are unclear for the prevalence within the general population, it is estimated that somewhere...

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. The risk of death and the benefit from early revascularization are highest within the first hours, and therefore early diagnosis is critical. Biomarkers play a critical role in the early diagnosis of AMI. In fact, an elevation in cardiac troponin (cTn) of at least one measurement above the 99th percentile of a...

Polysomnography studies are an essential tool for the sleep physician and aid in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders. Polysomnography refers to the recording, analysis, and interpretation of multiple physiologic signals collected simultaneously. Rapid advancements in technology have transformed the field from a time when analog studies were collected on paper to computer-assisted col...

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages throughout the world. Its stimulating nature is responsible for much of its popularity, which paradoxically has resulted in its reputation for negative effects on consumer health. This review will address recent research on the systemic and dental health effects of coffee. Many of its supposed harmful effects have been disproved, while many pr...

What are the symptoms? The most common symptom is joint pain. It is usually in the hands, feet, hips, knees, or spine. In the hand, it often affects the joint at the base of the thumb. In the foot, it is usually at the base of the big toe. The pain can be worse after periods of rest, like when you first get up in the morning or when you get up out of a chair. Osteoarthritis can also limit movem...

These lecture notes are organized into ten lessons that summarize the status of inflationary cosmology. 1 Inflation is a Bold and Expansive Paradigm The hot big-bang cosmology is very successful. It provides a physical description of the Universe from about 10 sec onward [1]. However, it raises fundamental questions about initial conditions: The origin of the smoothness and flatness of our Hubb...

© The Ecological Society of America www.frontiersinecology.org F than 20% of Americans are sufficiently literate to read a science article in a major newspaper, understand a science-based television program, or comprehend a popular science book (Miller 2002). That leaves about fourfifths of the population insufficiently knowledgeable about issues that may affect their lives. Literacy in certain...

Statins are well known for their ability to combat cardiovascular disease. There is new evidence that statins can influence a variety of cellular pathways, suggesting that their benefits may extend beyond lowering cholesterol. This review will explore potential new therapeutic roles for statins in medical and dental settings.