MELISA is an optimised, clinically validated blood test which establishes allergy to a number of different metals from a single blood test. MELISA can also diagnose 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 allergy in orthopaedics, dentistry, spinal surgery and titanium implants.
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
Our summer newsletter is out with the latest from the FDA about allergy to medical devices, concerns over titanium nanoparticles, LTT testing in failing knee
Video: Part 1. Danelle’s inspirational recovery story from multiple sclerosis as told to Dr Bruce Fox, she removed metals from her mouth that she was
Olaf Beckord will be speaking about MELISA as a tool for identifying metals as inflammatory triggers and MELISA will have an exhibition stand so please
Our latest newsletter is out now. The FDA in the US has released a statement over continuing concerns about the safety of various medical devices.
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology are holding their Conference in Indianapolis April 4: Fundamentals of Biological Dentistry April 5-6: Scientific Symposium IAOMT
Not all medical devices are properly tested. Reporter Deborah Cohen investigates an industry where some patients are treated like human guinea pigs and then abandoned when
You can watch the trailer and read the conference summary. If you want to know more you can pay to download or to buy a
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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
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In this study, patients from a single surgeon’s practice were asked about metal hypersensitivity; all patients who responded affirmatively were sent for patch testing for specific metals. Only 5% self-reported any metal hypersensitivity and almost all were patch-test positive to 1 or more metals. The authors conclude: "Greater awareness of a history to hypersensitivity may prevent patient exposure to implants containing metals that may cause hypersensitivity. Non-metal-containing or nonreactive metal implants are an option for patients in whom metal hypersensitivity is suspected or confirmed."
Incidence of Metal Hypersensitivity in Orthopedic Surgical Patients Who Self-Report Hypersensitivity History.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/31852052/
Vitamin C is explored as a treatment for patients suffering from coronavirus. “The patients who received vitamin C did significantly better than those who did not get vitamin C,” says Dr. Andrew G. Weber, a pulmonologist and critical-care specialist in New York. The patients receive 1,500 milligrams of intravenous vitamin C, three or four times a day. “It helps a tremendous amount, but it is not highlighted because it’s not a sexy drug.” say Dr Weber. The results of the ongoing clinical trial will be published on 30 September clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04264533
New York hospitals treating coronavirus patients with vitamin C
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Seriously sick coronavirus patients in New York state’s largest hospital system are being given massive doses of vitamin C — based on promising reports that it’s helped people in hard-h...This Swedish news story reports on a dental nurse whose health problems and subsequent loss of income have been officially recognised as being caused by occupational mercury-exposure. The woman was healthy when she started working, but during her 15 years working as a dental nurse, her symptoms slowly increased: body ache, anxiety, visual disturbances, fatigue and more. In her work, she sometimes moulded mercury-containing amalgam with her hands, as well as placed fillings. Mercury exposure and the health impacts in dental personnel has been an ongoing topic of debate and hopefully this case will assist those whose concern is not taken seriously by health authorities. (Note: This article is behind a paywall but we will update the link with a free alternative when possible.)
Tandsköterska fick kvicksilverbesvär klassade som arbetsskada - DN.SE
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En tandsköterska har fått sina kvicksilverrelaterade besvär godkända som arbetsskada. Domen i kammarrätten kan få betydelse för de med liknande besvär.Old allergen but a new exposure.... This article reports on a 35-year-old woman who developed severe dermatitis, on her stomach, inner arms, legs and feet. The rash could be controlled by topical corticosteroids but kept coming back. The researchers established that the patient - who practised pole dancing at her gym - was allergic to the nickel in the pole. The pole was replaced with a low nickel alternative and the rash subsequently resolved.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/cod.13492
An interesting new survey about surgeons' attitudes to metal allergy. TMJ surgeons were surveyed in 2020 and we'll compare it with a survey of orthopaedic surgeons from 2019.
Metal allergy occurs 75% (69% in 2019)
Metal allergy does not occur 2.7% (18% in 2019)
Ask about metal allergy prior to surgery 80.5% (25% in 2019)
It's great to see that more surgeons are asking about metal allergy and using LTT testing like MELISA to diagnose possible allergy.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32087119
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Jan 28. pii: S0278-2391(20)30091-4. doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2020.01.020. [Epub ahead of print]