Decoding the oral leukoplakia/oral cancer link

2013-03-14

Is there a direct relationship between oral leukoplakia and tobacco and alcohol consumption? Do all oral leukoplakias lead to oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)? Is

Acteon releases EndoSuccess Canal Access Prep

2013-03-13

Acteon North America has introduced a new set of ultrasonic tips for the Newtron line of piezoelectric ultrasonics. The new EndoSuccess Canal Access Prep ultrasonic

FDA issues azithromycin warning

2013-03-13

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning that the antibiotic azithromycin (Zithromax or Zmax) can cause abnormal changes in the electrical

U.K. kids see millions of tobacco messages weekly

2013-03-11

U.K. children are being exposed to millions of tobacco images and messages every week on prime-time television, according to a new study in Tobacco Control

Judge says no to NYC soda ban

2013-03-10

A New York judge has stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants, just one

Are combination therapies effective for advanced SCCHN?

2013-03-07

In a recent study, researchers from the University of North Carolina (UNC) Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center examined whether the addition of multiple drugs to radiation

Study outlines effectiveness of ultrasonic osteotome

2013-03-07

The Misonix BoneScalpel ultrasonic bone cutter (osteotome) offers a safe and efficient method to create precise cuts during the transection of bone during reconstructive surgery

Biomarkers may help predict Barrett’s esophagus

2013-03-06

A series of microRNA expression signatures may help predict the progression of Barrett’s esophagus into esophageal adenocarcinoma, according to a new study in Cancer Prevention

Millennium to begin distributing oral cancer biopsy test

2013-03-05

Millennium HealthCare has signed an exclusive nationwide distribution agreement for an oral cancer brush biopsy test. The noninvasive, in-office test can help ensure that harmless-appearing

BU researcher: Treat perio disease to improve diabetes

2013-03-05

A Boston University (BU) researcher is hosting a discussion about how treating periodontal disease may improve diabetes outcomes on March 14 at the Henry M.

Do coffee, tea influence oral cancer risk?

2013-03-04

Drinking tea and coffee may decrease the risk of oral cavity cancer through antioxidant components that aid in the repair of cellular damages, according to

Where cancer patients are treated influences survival

2013-02-28

A study of older patients with advanced head and neck cancers has found that where they were treated significantly influenced their survival (Cancer, March 1,