Molecular saliva test detects oral cancer, diabetes
A Pennsylvania start-up is gearing up to launch a molecular saliva test that analyzes biomarkers to detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRx is now conducting
A Pennsylvania start-up is gearing up to launch a molecular saliva test that analyzes biomarkers to detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRx is now conducting
Consuming fresh fruits and vegetables has been shown to reduce the risk of oral cancer, and now a new study suggests that these “protective effects”
A new study in the Journal of Dental Research has found an association between tooth agenesis and an individual’s family history of cancer (November 20,
PET/MRI outperformed diffusion-weighted MRI (DWI-MRI) for detecting lymph node metastases in the staging of head and neck cancer patients, according to a study presented November
Safety-net hospitals appear to provide head and neck cancer (HNC) surgical care to a vulnerable population without an increase in short-term mortality, morbidity, or costs,
It is a myth that snus (Swedish snuff) users today have fewer dental caries. On the contrary, some types of nicotine-free snus contain both carbohydrates
New findings from an oral health study conducted this year by United Concordia Dental and Highmark show pharmacy costs can average $1,477 lower per year
An evaluation of cell samples from the oral mucosa of mobile phone users showed no genotoxic effect from radiofrequency exposure to the devices (Oral Diseases,
LED Medical Diagnostics, parent company of LED Dental, saw a 181% year-over-year increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2012 (end-September 30), due in
The American Cancer Society’s 37th Great American Smokeout, which takes place November 15, encourages smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit,
The British Dental Health Foundation (BDHF) has produced a new public information leaflet emphasizing the risks association with smokeless tobacco. Presented in a Q&am;A format,
A new test designed to classify tonsil and throat cancers should help deliver the right treatment to the right patients, according to research being presented