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ACR releases new radiotherapy guidelines

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an updated version of its appropriateness criteria for the use of radiation therapy following surgical resection of

Pfizer funds $2.1M in head/neck cancer research

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Oncology Research Program recently awarded research grants to investigators following a review of proposals submitted in response to an

Endoscopic resection effective in pharyngeal cancer

Transoral organ-preserving pharyngeal endoscopic resection is effective in the treatment of superficial pharyngeal cancer, according to a study in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (June 27, 2011). Researchers

Sunstar relaunches website

Sunstar Americas has relaunched its website (www.gumbrand.com) with information about oral health concerns for consumers and oral care maintenance for people with diabetes. The site

Seal Shield debuts waterproof, wireless mouse

Seal Shield demonstrated the new Silver Storm waterproof, wireless mouse and related infection-prevention products this week at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and

FDA unveils final cigarette warning labels

Beginning September 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will require larger, more prominent cigarette health warnings on all cigarette packaging and advertisements in

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