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TMJ
News Bites
April
2011
Volume
3, Issue 3
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The TMJ Association
recently cooperated with writer Tammy Holoman,
whose article on TMJ was published in the Spring
2011 issue of Pain Pathways, the official
magazine of the World Institute of Pain. We were
pleased to work with Tammy in bringing greater
awareness of TMJ disorders to those in the pain
community. The article is available online
at:
http://painpathways.imirus.com/Mpowered/book/vppw11/i1/p1
TMJ Implants & FDA's
Role
Terrie
Cowley, President of The TMJA, attended the April
13, 2011, Senate Congressional Hearing entitled,
"A Delicate Balance: The FDA and the Reform of the
Medical Device Approval Process." The TMJA
was asked to submit a written statement concerning
TMJ implants and the Food and Drug
Administration's 510k approval process. This
process allowed manufacturers to market new
devices without clinical testing for safety and
efficacy if they were shown to be "substantially
equivalent" to devices marketed before passage of
the 1976 Medical Devices Amendment Act. The result
was that many TMJ patients had devices implanted
that used synthetic materials for example,
silicone and Teflon, which broke down and caused
serious complications. The written
statement and the summary and recommendations
included in the Congressional Hearing can be found
on our website.
Scientists Create
Personalized Therapies for Inflammation
This
is exciting news as recent genetic studies have
pointed to inflammation as a major contributor to
TMJ disorders. This research, conducted
by The London School of Medicine and Dentistry and
Harvard Medical School, may provide a piece of the
puzzle of TMJ disorders and perhaps even lead
to more effective treatments in the future. Read
more.
ALERT — Medications Linked to
Birth Defects
Since
most TMJ patients are women in their childbearing
years, we felt that it was important for you to
get this information.
Topomax
is a medication recommended to TMJ patients for
migraines and other medical
conditions.
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Opioid Worksheets Now
Available
A Guide to Smarter, Safer
Antibiotic Use
"Antibiotics
are frequently misused—overprescribed, incorrectly
taken by patients, and recklessly fed to farm
animals. To counter these problems a Mayo
Clinic infectious disease specialist has created a
15-part Symposium on Antibiotic
Therapy.” (read
more)
Medicine Expiration Dates
Matter
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Understanding
Acupuncture
Acupuncture
is a traditional medical procedure that’s been
practiced in China and other Asian countries for
thousands of years. Its proponents say it can do
everything from relieving pain to bringing a
general sense of wellness. Others attribute the
benefits of acupuncture to the placebo effect.
Recent studies have found that both viewpoints may
have merit. Acupuncture can be effective for
certain health problems, such as some types of
chronic pain. The National Institutes of Health
has compiled interesting and helpful information
on the subject.
Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders
Research Findings
Gastrointestinal
problems, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, are
among the comorbid conditions associated with TMJ
disorders. The International Foundation for
Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders recently published the research findings
presented at the 6th Annual Research Day held
in Chapel Hill, NC. We think you'll find this
research update informative. Of particular note is
narcotic bowel, which results from taking
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The
TMJ Association's Sixth Scientific Meeting,
Comorbid Chronic Pain Conditions - Mechanisms,
Diagnosis, and Treatments, will be held June
5-7, 2011, in Bethesda, MD. Click here to learn more. The
TMJA will be hosting a poster session at this event and
encourage young investigators to
participate.
Grant
Opportunities
Scientists—Fellowship
Opportunity
The
University of Pittsburgh TMJ Laboratory in the
Department of Oral Biology, Department of
Bioengineering has an opening for a Postdoctoral
Fellow position. Click here for more
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