MELISA is an optimised, clinically validated blood test which measures hypersensitivity to multiple metals from a single sample. MELISA can also to help in the diagnosis of active Lyme disease.
Exposure to metals in dental fillings and implants, joint prostheses, pacemakers, environmental pollutants and jewellery can lead to health problems in susceptible individuals.
MELISA improves laboratory diagnosis by confirming active disease in patients with clinical symptoms of Lyme.
The FDA has issued a statement addressing the concerns about the bio-compatibility and function of medical devices. Our conference in November 2018 mirrored these concerns
Download our leaflets on various topics such as metal hypersensitivity in orthopaedics, dentistry, spinal surgery and titanium implants.
Dentist Mary Ellen Chalmers will speak about “Identifying Oral Health and Dentistry Concerns in the Toxic Patient” at an online conference on functional medicine, 10-12
In this study, 94% of patients confirmed significant health improvement after they followed recommendations based on the results of their MELISA test. Titanium and Other
The Experiences of Patients with Allergy to Metal Have you been diagnosed with metal hypersensitivity? We’ve been contacted by researchers at the University of Victoria,
Learn more about the effects of metals on health through these conferences: IAOMT Biological Dental & Medical Conference Hyatt Regency Sarasota March 11-13, 2021 iaomt.org/about-iaomt-conferences
On 23 November, a 3-hour session on Hypersensitization Reactions due to Metal and Metalloid Exposure will be broadcast as part of The 2nd International Industrial
The latest newsletter looks at actions taken by the FDA following on from the Medical Devices Committee meeting in November 2019. We also look at
People with known heightened sensitivity (allergy) to mercury or other components of dental amalgam should not get amalgam fillings, according to FDA’s new directives on
Metal Hypersensitivity in Knee Replacement Surgery Webinar recording Consultant Orthopaedic surgeons, Alberto Gregori and David Donaldson discuss the prevalence of hypersensitivity, symptoms post-op and how
The MELISA Summer Newsletter focuses on autoimmune diseases, inflammation and metal hypersensitivity. We cover an uplifting story of a nickel-allergic client who is now feeling
The latest Newsletter is out, the MELISA team are focusing on maintaining a healthy immune system and advice from functional medicine doctors. MELISA Spring Newsletter
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“In daily practice, I see how dental metal fillings (eg amalgam), as well as dental or orthopedic implants, can have an adverse effects on arrhythmias (eg atrial fibrillation). For many patients, establishing a timeline between a dental or orthopaedic procedure and their symptoms developing will aid diagnosis."
Cardiologist, University Hospital Brno, Czechia
“I have many patients that are interested in this type of testing associated with implants. Thank you for the great work you have done.”
Foot & Ankle Center, Wenatchee, WA, USA
“A type IV metal allergy is often overlooked as a culprit in many of today's chronic illnesses. MELISA testing gives targeted information on what needs to be avoided. Many patients get their life back with this information instead of remaining chronically ill for the rest of their days.”
Mount Diablo Integrated Wellness Center, Walnut Creek, CA, USA
“Working in holistic dentistry I use an integrated approach and treat the patient as a whole, focusing on the dental need in the larger context of the person’s overall well-being. MELISA provides me with invaluable information for the most suitable materials to be used.”
The Ella Clinic, London, UK
We are thrilled that the US FDA is finally doing more studies on the effect of metal implants, while also admitting that animal studies do not accurately reflect what happens when metallic implants are placed in humans. In this study, they look at the potential issues with the nickel titanium (NiTi) alloy, concluding that: "the results here demonstrated that nickel and NiTi NP can enter both types of cells, with deleterious consequences." and "there are significant biocompatibility issues in metallic implants that may be missed because humans respond to nickel ions and nano-/micro-sized NiTi particles much differently than rodents".
Examining the role of nickel and NiTi nanoparticles promoting inflammation and angiogenesis
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Nickel titanium (NiTi, or Nitinol) alloy is used in several biomedical applications, including cardiac, peripheral vascular, and fallopian tube stents. There are significant biocompatibility issues...Did you know that titanium dioxide - one of the most popular pigments in use - is commonly added to food, as well as to toothpaste, sunscreen and cosmetics? This year, the use of titanium dioxide (E171) as a food additive in the European Union is prohibited due to potential genotoxicity, i.e. the titanium dioxide particles’ ability to damage DNA.
A class action lawsuit has now been filed against the Mars Corporation, maker of Skittles, due to the titanium content in the sweets. In 2016, the company announced they would be eliminating titanium from their products by 2021, but so far there has been no change.
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Skittles Candy Maker Sued Due To Presence Of Additive Deemed “Toxic”
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Mars Corporation, makers of Skittles, are defendants in a class action lawsuit claiming that these candies contain harmful additives.Can titanium clips used in surgery cause health issues? This is a case of a 55-year-old female who after a gallbladder removal experienced pain, diarrhea, nausea and neuralgia. The patient was eventually diagnosed with a hypersensitivity reaction to the titanium clips used in the surgery. Four clips were identified and removed and the symptoms improved after removal. The patient had a known history of metal (nickel) allergy, as well as multiple other allergies. The authors recommend preoperative allergy testing for patients with history of known allergies, especially those with metal allergies to prevent further complication or aid in diagnosis and treatment.
www.cureus.com/articles/94815-hypersensitivity-reaction-post-laparoscopic-cholecystectomy-due-to-...
Hypersensitivity Reaction Post Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Due to Retained Titanium Clips
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Titanium is an inert metal that has many medical uses and applications because of its biocompatibility. However, titanium is not completely devoid of adverse reactions. This was the case of a 55-year-...In this study, genes of patients who had developed allergies to their CoCr hip implants were compared to genes of patients who remained symptom-free. The results showed that development of delayed type hypersensitivity is associated with patient age, gender, level of metal exposure and the presence of certain genes (HLA class II alleles). The authors suggest that more resources should be directed towards improving the understanding of patients' immune responses to implant materials.
www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00137-0
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Langton et al. identify HLA alleles associated with development of delayed-type hypersensitivity following hip arthroplasty. They train an algorithm to predict hypersensitivity which could improve imp...If a patient has a known metal allergy, Dr. Pritchett recommends metal-free implant options. Also, if a patient is concerned about metal allergy or sensitivity, metal allergy tests can be done. He talks about his experience with patients with metal hypersensitivity, and what options patients have, on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrx9Pd8wVLo
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