Liposuction is a novel and minimally invasive procedure for treating persistent submental lymphedema in patients with previous head and neck cancer, according to researchers from
A peer- and community-driven education program appears to be a successful vehicle to encourage high school students in Appalachia to reduce their intake of sugared
PMX-30063, a drug being developed by PolyMedix for the treatment of acute care conditions, has shown potential as a topical treatment for oral mucositis in
Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) may be at risk for significant late effects after treatment, but they’re unlikely to discuss it with their
In an attempt to battle the rising obesity level, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proposing to ban the sale of large sodas and
The same gene variations that make it difficult to stop smoking also increase the likelihood that heavy smokers will respond to nicotine-replacement therapy and drugs
Quest Diagnostics has developed a new molecular test panel designed to help clinicians determine if a thyroid gland is cancerous and requires surgical removal. The
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted an investigational new drug (IDN) application from C3 Jian for the company’s synthetic peptide, designed to
Suicide rates among patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal (OC/OP) cancer have increased significantly over the past three decades, particularly among male patients during the
Pacific Dental Services has agreed to purchase 400 of LED Dental’s VELscope Vx systems over three years. The handheld devices are used to detect early-stage
Air Techniques is sponsoring the First Annual Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk. The event will take place June 10, 8 a.m. through 1 p.m.
Do soft-tissue lasers add clinical value to the treatment of periodontal disease beyond what can be achieved using only scaling and root planing (SRP)? The