PolyMedix developing novel oral mucositis drug

2012-06-05

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

Study: HNC treatment side effects often unreported

2012-06-03

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

NYC moves to ban large sugary drinks

2012-05-30

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

Genetics play key role in nicotine addiction, cessation

2012-05-30

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 launches thyroid cancer detection test

2012-05-30

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

C3 Jian moves forward with oral health drug

2012-05-23

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 oral cancer patients on the rise

2012-05-22

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 to purchase 400 VELscopes

2012-05-22

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 supports cancer awareness event

2012-05-22

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.

Study: No clinical advantage of lasers for perio maintenance

2012-05-22

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

Study links sleep apnea with cancer mortality risk

2012-05-21

Sleep apnea is associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality, according to a new study conducted by researchers from the University of Wisconsin. Findings

Does swallowing function return after tongue surgery?

2012-05-20

Swallowing function appears to return to acceptable levels in the long-term for patients who undergo surgical removal of tongue cancer lesions, according to a study