Ross Perry’s Post

A new study in the European Heart Journal raises alarm about the safety of #xylitol, which is a well-known ingredient in gum and mints, used to prevent poor oral health. As reported, xylitol increases platelet reactivity, is thrombolytic, and is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. https://lnkd.in/g2_g3isF This warning is similar to that issued about fluoridation of the water which is increasingly considered to have neuro-degenerative effects, particularly early in life. More studies about the risks of xylitol and fluoride are obviously needed. But preventive dentistry is now cautious about which way to turn. #Prevora has an exemplary safety record over many years, has multiple drug approvals and, as a professional treatment, is selective in its dosing and monitoring.

A new study in the European Heart Journal raises alarm about the safety of #xylitol, which is a well-known ingredient in gum and mints, used to prevent poor oral health. As reported, xylitol increases platelet reactivity, is thrombolytic, and is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events. https://lnkd.in/g2_g3isF This warning is similar to that issued about fluoridation of the water which is increasingly considered to have neuro-degenerative effects, particularly early in life. More studies about the risks of xylitol and fluoride are obviously needed. But preventive dentistry is now cautious about which way to turn. #Prevora has an exemplary safety record over many years, has multiple drug approvals and, as a professional treatment, is selective in its dosing and monitoring.

These studies always rightly get corneal ophthalmologists excited and should get anyone in contact lens practice equally enthused. However there is an important caveat in the reported Tx protocol and over 6% still required therapeutic keratoplasty, still another step forward. The most important instrument against AK is 1. Avoidance with patient education (telling a decades long contact lens patient to dry their hands completely before handling is sometimes uncomfortable - I know - but it has to be done) and 2. Early diagnosis, all contact lens wearers with eye irritation need a slit-lamp exam, not to advise otherwise is fraught with danger. Juliette Vila Sinclair-Spence

Although Alopecia Areata (pattern baldness) can be inherited, it is not always predictable, according to the #ISHRS. It can cause thinning hair or bald patches, and can sometimes be slowed with medications like Rogaine and Finasteride. Some studies have shown that nutraceuticals like LOCKrx may have a moderate effect on hair loss. When used alongside permanent surgical solutions, #LOCKrx may be effective in helping to treat alopecia areata. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3ZGyt98

Get holiday-ready with Skinvive! This FDA-approved formula uses hyaluronic acid to deeply hydrate and smooth your skin. Clinical trials show impressive results that last for six months. And, unlike other treatments, Skinvive is gently injected just below the skin's surface. Learn more about this "skin-booster". 💧 https://lnkd.in/gXTu97fy

#PoisonIvy and #PoisonOak and #Sumac are 3 summer plants that can cause some serious skin problems, especially in those with sensitive skin. Be on the look-out for them- and if you need treatment with something more than over-the-counter medicine, #Loginclinics is just a video call away! We can evaluate and prescribe topical or oral steroids and other treatments, if needed. But for now, study-up!! 🍃🍃

Chronic head, neck, and facial #pain can reduce a patient’s quality of life, making it challenging for them to eat, work, and sleep. What can #dental providers do to help? Join us for a #webinar on January 11 that will feature experts in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and a comprehensive view of contemporary challenges and pain management solutions. https://ow.ly/6iQc50QjUZ0

Chronic head, neck, and facial #pain can reduce a patient’s quality of life, making it challenging for them to eat, work, and sleep. What can #dental providers do to help? Join us for a #webinar on January 11 that will feature experts in the field of pharmaceutical sciences and a comprehensive view of contemporary challenges and pain management solutions. https://ow.ly/gkTF50QnrBY

#PoisonIvy and #PoisonOak and #Sumac are 3 summer plants that can cause some serious skin problems, especially in those with sensitive skin. Be on the look-out for them- and if you need treatment with something more than over-the-counter medicine, #Loginclinics is just a video call away! We can evaluate and prescribe topical or oral steroids and other treatments, if needed. But for now, study-up!! 🍃🍃

NEW BLOG -------------------------------------------------- Hypochlorous Acid: A Natural, Non-Irritating Cleanser for Relief of Dry Eye Symptoms and More To your patients, hypochlorous acid (HOCl) may not sound like something they want to put in their eyes. However, its natural antimicrobial and disinfectant properties offer several important benefits for managing common eye conditions such as blepharitis and dry eye disease (DED). If you are not already using #HOCl products in your practice, you may want to consider adding them to your existing portfolio of ophthalmic solutions. Learn more about science and benefits of #hypochlorous acid in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/405Jy4Q #Pure&Clean #VisionCare #Veatch #MedicalSolution