Hydroxyapatite in toothpaste for prevention and treatment of dental caries
Caries is caused by loss of mineral from the dental hard tissues (enamel, dentine, and root cementum) when exposed to acids. The acids are produced by bacteria during digestion of sugar. Initially the dental surface is demineralised and becomes porous and subsequently a cavity can be formed. Fluoride containing toothpaste is used to remineralise the dental hard tissue and to prevent lesion growth. Hydroxyapatite crystals have also been shown to remineralize enamel in laboratory studies.
Patient-initiated brief admission for patients with serious mental disorders
Outdoor rehabilitation for people with dementia
current
Continuity of care
Psychological interventions for patients with chronic pain. Individual compared to group treatment
Diagnostics and treatment of provoked vestibulodynia
Proton therapy for the treatment of cancer in children and adults
Allen test for assessment of blood circulation in the hand before insertion of an arterial catheter
Pacifiers for risk reduction in sudden infant death syndrome
SBU and COVID-19
SBU closely monitors what actions other countries are taking to meet the needs of decision- and policymakers to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Via the International organisation of HTA, INAHTA, SBU shares and exchanges information to support staff and decision-makers in health care and social services.
SBU is also in contact with the other Swedish agencies within the national health care sector who currently are working intensively to support both the health care services as well as care homes.
