Sequential and concurrent chemoradiotherapy produce similar survival rates for locally advanced laryngeal cancer, but the concurrent approach more often allows the larynx to be preserved,
A joint workshop organized by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), held November 11-14 in Segovia, Spain, aimed
Chinese researchers have established a link between human papillomavirus (HPV) and laryngeal cancers, and estimate that it increases risk by five times, according to a
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a joint administrative supplement grant to Brian Schmidt, DDS, of the Bluestone Center for
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,