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.
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
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
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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
This article about devices that are implanted to control pain suggests that prior to testing a simple screening question about metal hypersensitivity and skin reactions to metals should be asked.
The authors reviewed 13 case reports of hypersensitivity to neuromodulatory devices (mainly spinal cord stimulators) and found that in addition to polyurethane, nickel, platinum and silicone were identified as potential allergens.
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Metal hypersensitivity: “the consequences of overlooking its possibility can be disastrous.”
After two cobalt chromium knee replacements this patient was left with pain, swelling and weakness in his thigh muscles. Infection was ruled out. A double revision was performed again using cobalt chromium (alloyed with nickel). For 2 months after the revision his symptoms improved and then the pain and swelling returned. After 10 months he had developed pain in and a burning sensation in both his hands and feet. After 2 years he had swelling, pain, a rash had spread all over the whole of his body and he developed issues with swallowing. MELISA testing showed a positive result for nickel hypersensitivity and further knee surgery was performed: this time with oxidized zirconium alloy. After 10 years follow up the patient’s swelling and eczema have been significantly alleviated. The authors add “The complex clinical course observed after routine TKA in this patient demonstrates the importance of integrating metal hypersensitivity diagnostics into clinical decision-making, with advisability that tests for metal hypersensitivity perhaps should have been performed before the first revision.”
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Metal hypersensitivity should be considered after the exclusion of infection; however, the concurrent development of complex regional pain syndrome may mask the clinical presentation.This is an interesting case from Japan where a patient needing pulmonary surgery showed allergy to multiple metals. She was allergic to platinum, cobalt, tin and also to her dental fillings. Although titanium allergy was not detected the surgeons proceeded with caution and without using any metal implants as patients with titanium allergy tend to be allergic to other metals as well.
They conclude:
As treatment includes using a metal coil, it is very important to have an interview to probe for metal allergy.
Although platinum and titanium allergies are rare, it can cause an additional stress to remove the causative metal or long-term steroidal treatment.
In a patient with single PAVM and multiple metal allergies who is planning to undergo endovascular treatment, surgical treatment without metal implants should be considered.
Pulmonary arteriovenous malformation with metal allergy
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We present a rare case of single pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (PAVM) with multiple metal allergies, including for platinum. A 47-year-old woman presented to our hospital without any symptoms. Enhanced computed tomography showed a single PAVM in ...An investigation by a US TV station uncovers that there have been nearly 3 million reports of problems with dental implants, more than any other medical device. Not only has the public not been provided with enough information on risks associated with dental implants, it is also very difficult to find out what metals are found in the implants. The issue of metal sensitivity is also raised.
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Millions reported problems with dental implants
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Arizona's Family Investigates looked into the costly procedure of getting dental implants and why millions of reported problems went unnoticed.Mercury Free - a new book on improving your health and that of the planet by becoming mercury-free has been published. Amalgam /silver fillings are made up of around 50% mercury. Why are at least half of all dentists still using it when there are safer options? What is the impact of its use in dentistry on our environment?
The authors provide fully-referenced content which helps to provide a clear path to a safer, healthier, mercury-free world.
The authors suggest that the book is most relevant for:
Older people
Millennials
Environmentalists
Dental office employees
Women of child-bearing age
People with Vague Symptoms or Autoimmune Disorder
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