Latex, also known as rubber or natural latex, is derived from the milky sap of the rubber tree, Hevea brasiliensis. Latex can be found in many household products and also in many medical and dental ...

Objective To investigate the puncture resistance of a recently introduced non-latex, nitrile dental glove in comparison with a latex glove worn during routine clinical dental procedures. Setting ...

Dentists whose gloves irritate their hands got some good news April 23 when the FDA approved gloves made from a new type of latex. Yulex of Maricopa, AZ, makes the new gloves from the guayule bush, a ...

Nearly 3 million people have latex allergies. — -- For many years, Dr. Mary Catherine Gennaro would feel itchy all over after performing surgery. Now a retired physician living in New Hampshire, ...

You should know about the sources of latex or rubber that are causing an allergic reaction on your body. There are many triggers that can cause latex allergy. Latex is a very common element that is ...