Albert Leatherman was dentist in Lorain -- Obituary Aug 4, 2008
As a dentist, he researched treatment for Temporomandibular joint disorder, known as TMJ, in the 1970s, volunteered at Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and served as president of the Lorain County Dental Society. He would sing and whistle while he examined his patients, said his son. (Cleveland.com -- News)
Physician's poem gets AMA nod for publication Jul 6, 2008
The short poem's title, "TMJ," refers to temporomandibular joint disorder, a painful jaw condition. But it's really about miscommunication, Williams said. (AL.com)
NIH to study chiropractor's jaw disorder treatment May 22, 2008
Dr. Arlan Fuhr, co-founder and CEO of , Wednesday announced his Activator Method will be studied to treat TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorders, usually acute or chronic inflammation of the joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. He said $400,000 was earmarked to study his method, which uses a hand-held tool to adjust the spine and joints without using force. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Is there anything I can do to stop grinding my teeth at night? Mar 10, 2008
Grinding one's teeth at night (people tend to inhibit the tendency during the day) can lead to TMD, temporomandibular joint disorder, or pain in the jaw joint and difficulty opening the mouth wide. That's because sliding your teeth around at night and clenching them hard "torques" the jaw joint, said Dr. Luke Matranga, a dentist an associate professor at the Creighton University School of Dentistry in Omaha and a spokesman for the Academy of General Dentistry. (Boston Globe)
Acupuncture May Help Tinnitus Jan 12, 2008
Many people with temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), a condition that causes frequent pain in the jaw, experience tinnitus. Shores research could lead to a better understanding of this link. (Newsmax)
So You Want to Be a Doctor? Dec 17, 2007
a) Acute sinusitisb) Chronic sinusitisc) Cluster headached) Intracranial tumore) Meningoencephalitisf) Migraineg) Pheochromocytomah) Post-traumatic headachei) Subarachnoid hemorrhagej) Temporal arteritisk) Temporomandibular joint syndrome ... a) Acute sinusitisb) Chronic sinusitisc) Cluster headached) Intracranial tumore) Meningoencephalitisf) Migraineg) Pheochromocytomah) Post-traumatic headachei) Subarachnoid hemorrhagej) Temporal arteritisk) Temporomandibular joint syndrome. (Boston Globe)
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) Declares the Global Year Against Pain in Women Oct 15, 2007
Chronic pain conditions which affect women more than men include fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic pelvic pain, temporomandibular joint disorder (i. e., TMJ) and migraine headache. (Canada Newswire)
Decision On Woodland Dentist's License Expected Next Week Oct 13, 2007
Anderson would agree to have court-appointed monitors during appointments and to not treat any patients with TMJ, Temporomandibular joint syndrome. Jeff Phillips, the attorney general's lawyer representing the dental board, argued that Anderson's behavior has escalated, and he has used his authority to gain access to female patients in order to fondle their breasts. (KCRA 3, CA)
Whiplash May Lead to Jaw Pain, Problems Sep 22, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who suffer whiplash injuries in car accidents are at increased risk of having temporomandibular joint (TMJ) problems months later, Swedish researchers report. Such problems can include pain, locking, and clicking in the joint, which is located directly in front of the ears and hinges the jawbone into the skull. (MEDLINEplus)
Whiplash may produce delayed jaw pain Aug 17, 2007
Researchers at Ume University, Sweden, studied short- and long-term temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and dysfunction in 60 patients in hospital emergency rooms directly after they were involved in a rear-end car collision and evaluated them again one year later. According to the study, the incidence of new symptoms of TMJ pain, dysfunction or both between the initial examination and follow-up was five times higher in subjects than in uninjured control subjects. (EurekAlert!)
Living and working with untreated joint disorder Jun 21, 2007
Temporomandibular Joint, say that three times fast ... Temporomandibular Joint, also known as TMJ, is the joints below a person s ears controlling the function of the jaw. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
NFL makes some headway Jun 20, 2007
"To not have a TMJ [temporomandibular joint] expert on the panel is extremely shortsighted," said Maher. "I don't understand why they don't. It's one of the pieces that we should be looking at. We should be looking at prevention.". (Boston Globe)
A jaw-dropping waiting time for surgery May 23, 2007
It was Ms. Nesenbrink's dentist who finally diagnosed her condition: temporomandibular joint syndrome. The TM joint connects the lower jaw to the skull just under the ear; it is composed of muscles, nerves and bones, and when they are damaged - by trauma, teeth grinding, arthritis or other conditions - it can lead to serious problems. (Globe and Mail)
Achievements for April 8, 2007 Apr 10, 2007
Some of those services include prosthodontics or the restoration of dental implants, fixed prosthodontics (crowns and bridges), removable prosthodontics (full and partial dentures), temporomandibular joint disorders and sleep apnea. Dr. Timm is also charged with providing specialty service in maxillofacial prosthetics or facial and oral prostheses for the rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients, trauma, developmental disturbances and other medical illnesses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Brace yourself Apr 4, 2007
"The orthodontists aren't just using the Damon System braces to give people pretty smiles.Cathy Dehling, 40, wears the Damon System braces to help alleviate pain in the temporomandibular joint, the complicated joint that enables the jaw to open and close."(The system) seems to move constantly so your teeth are not being pulled a lot, the bands kind of move around," Dehling said. "After the first day I thought maybe I made a mistake, because there was a lot of pain. But after I got used to just... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Male-killing Bacteria Makes Female Butterflies More Promiscuous Feb 8, 2007
A study at UCL (University College London) finds that a high-prevalence of male-killing bacteria active in many species of insect including the butterfly, actually increases female promiscuity and male fatigue. The study was carried out on Hypolimnas bolina butterflies in Pacific Island and South-East Asian populations. (Science Daily)
Behavioral Therapy May Help Jaw Disorder Feb 8, 2007
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint, commonly called TMJ, involve pain and dysfunction in the jaw, joint and surrounding facial muscles. Treatment may include pain medication, physical therapy and, in some advanced cases, surgery. (MEDLINEplus)
Donations provide ill woman with hope Jan 29, 2007
Morin's medical history includes nearly 50 surgeries, of which more than 30 are related to her temporomandibular joint, or TMJ.. The TMJ is the jaw joint that makes it possible to chew, swallow, speak and make facial expressions. (AZCentral -- News)
The POWER of LIGHT Jan 20, 2007
It helps with tendonitis, sports injuries, carpal tunnel, TMJ syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, rotator cuff injuries, sprains, strains, back pain, sciatica, stubborn wounds and scarring, disc disease, neuropathy, stretch marks, acne, bunions and fibromyalgia, he says. The half-hour treatment calls for direct applications of red light, then infrared light from a pad-like array of lights, then the laser. (Mail Tribune, OR)
A faithful companion Jan 18, 2007
More than 30 procedures on the surgery list relate to her temporomandibular joint, or TMJ. The TMJ connects the lower jawbone to the skull and makes it possible to chew, swallow, make facial expressions and speak. For more than two decades, those tasks have been a challenge for the Glendale resident. (AZCentral -- News)
Genetic Mechanism Helps Explain Chronic Pain Disorders Dec 28, 2006
The finding might lead to more effective treatments for temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD) and other chronic pain conditions. Catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), an enzyme that metabolizes neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine and that has been implicated in the modulation of persistent pain, as well as cognition and mood, is regulated by a gene, also called COMT. Previous UNC-led research showed that common genetic variants of this gene are associated with... (Science Daily)
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Bell Patterson appreciates home health care, which allows registered nurses to regulate her irregular heartbeat and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder in the comfort of her home, instead of a hospital. t's wonderful to come into our home and be with our children and see our children and not be clinical, said Patterson. (Pekin Times, IL)
GRINDING GRINDING TO A HALT Breaking the habit can spare teeth from damage R Dec 3, 2006
Skeptical, Sutherland followed the order and found out he had been grinding and clenching his teeth so much that he had developed temporomandibular joint disorder. The disorder, known as TMJ, is named for the joints in front of the ears that connect the jaw to the skull. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
Brain clinic opens in Bloomer Dec 1, 2006
Grinnell said the practice helps treat chronic headaches, neck and back pain, stress-related discomfort, chronic fatigue, motor coordinator difficulties, eye problems and central nervous system and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. She works with Dr. Wesley Lockhart in the emergency room at Carson City Hospital. (Greenville, The Daily News, MI)
Dentistry Team Discovers Potential New Target For Treating Craniofacial Pain Problems Nov 2, 2006
The finding could play a significant role in the development of therapies to cure migraines and other craniofacial pain conditions like TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder ... The trigeminal nerve also conveys other types of sensation, such as touch and temperature, from numerous structures of the face, including skin, ears, cornea, temporomandibular joints and teeth. (Science Daily)
OHSU School of Dentistry team discovers potential new target for treating craniofacial pain problems Oct 31, 2006
A new study, published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, identifies a key interaction between head and neck nerve cell proteins that may help shed light on migraines and temporomandibular joint disorders ... The finding could play a significant role in the development of therapies to cure migraines and other craniofacial pain conditions like TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder ... The trigeminal nerve also conveys other types of sensation, such as touch and temperature, from numerous... (EurekAlert!)
Facial Injuries a Risk for Soccer Players Oct 21, 2006
Most of the other injuries were fractures of the lower jaw and problems in the temporomandibular joint, which moves the jaws; one player broke his nose. Nearly two-thirds of the injuries occurred when the athletes collided with another player, the researchers found. (MEDLINEplus)
Body Parts: Bringing it all together -- Ligaments Oct 8, 2006
But travel on down to the jaw, and ligaments play a major role in the hinge called the temporomandibular joint. Ligaments, tendons and muscles traverse this joint, holding it in place and moving it when desired. (North County Times)
Mind-body Connection: How Central Nervous System Regulates Arthritis Sep 8, 2006
In a unique approach to inflammation research, a study by researchers at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine shows that, in a model of rheumatoid arthritis, inflammation in the joints can be sensed and modulated by the central nervous system (CNS). The research suggests that the CNS can profoundly influence immune responses, and may even contribute to understanding so-called placebo effects and the role of stress in inflammatory diseases. (Science Daily)
Our Grip On Reality Is Slim, Says University College London Scientist Jun 26, 2006
Posted: June 23, 2006. The neurological basis for poor witness statements and hallucinations has been found by scientists at UCL (University College London). (Science Daily)
Brain Scans Show Depressed Monkeys Have Same Central Nervous System Characteristics As People Apr 13, 2006
8 plates have been added: Accessory Structures of the Skin, Temporomandibular Joint, Upper Limb: Shoulder. . (Science Daily)
