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.
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
The following conference is organised to with the aim to make the healthcare profession aware of the increase in diseases related to metal hypersensitivity and
In November, FDA will discuss the topic of immunological responses to metal-containing products regulated as medical devices. The discussion will focus on metal-containing implants as
On 11-12th October we’ll be presenting “Systemic effects of metal restorations and implants due to hypersensitivity: MELISA testing and case studies” at The International Academy
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“MELISA is a fundamental cornerstone of my practice."
Functional Medicine Based Dentistry, Santa Rosa, CA, USA
“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
Release of titanium particles from implants may induce clinically relevant hypersensitivity in patients who are chronically exposed. This article describes a 56-year-old woman with peri-implantitis; inflammation around a titanium implant. She experienced bone loss, pain and swelling around the implant and the teeth next to it were also affected. These teeth were removed and three titanium implants were inserted. Six months later, the patient complained of further issues. MELISA testing confirmed titanium hypersensitivity so the the implants were removed and five zirconia implants were placed. All symptoms were resolved.
www.hindawi.com/journals/crid/2021/8879988/
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Titanium dental implant surface does not remain unaltered but may corrode and release ions or particles which trigger soft and hard tissue damage. Titanium may induce clinically relevant hypersensitivity in patients chronically exposed. A 56-year-old female patient presented peri-implantitis around....Metal sensitivity is becoming more prevalent because of increasing environmental exposure.
This case history describes the difficulties in diagnosing hypersensitivity to knee replacements in patients with painful and stiff TKA. They suggest first ruling out infection and then performing testing including lymphocyte transformation testing (LTT), like MELISA. This patient had no pre-operative history of skin reactions to metals but was found to have sensitivity to nickel in LTT. All the patient's symptoms were resolved after revision to a non-nickel containing implant. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7818633/?fbclid=IwAR2PFuqMlfQ9-q-xiW5Dczr7bN05pipBBTsF7AuMX0...
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In the latest issue of their magazine, the excellent organisation Tandhälsoförbundet writes about the usefulness of MELISA testing in dentistry; covering the principles of the test method as well as the research and the innovator behind the test (article in Swedish). www.tf.nu/images/uploads/Tf-bladet_nr_4_2020_Melisatester.pdf
This study of healthcare workers (345 from 14 countries) found they are generally unaware of metal hypersensitivity and do not screen for it. This lack of awareness and screening can contribute to the underreporting of metal hypersensitivity reactions. The culminated impact is increased risk to patient safety which warrants changes in clinical practice. These changes include educating healthcare workers and patients about metal hypersensitivity,
Encouragingly when made aware of the link between metal hypersensitivity and poor patient outcomes 80% of healthcare workers said they were now likely/very likely to incorporate screening questions about metal allergy into their clinical practice.
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#nickelallergy #implantallergy #nickelfree #allergytesting
Mmm coffee! Generally coffee in moderation is considered good for us, lowered stroke rates, decreased risk of diabetes, liver protection etc. But this report is concerned about the levels of lead found in coffee filter. You can read more about lead exposure from coffee beans, instant coffee and coffee machines www2.mst.dk/Udgiv/publications/2015/09/978-87-93352-66-7.pdf
Too much lead in half of all coffee filters | tellerreport.com
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Råd & Rön has tested 15 of Sweden's most common coffee filters. In nine of them, alarmingly high levels of lead have been found and only one filter survived completely from detectable levels.