Oral Cancer: Page 33

New imaging agent helps find, remove cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ohio researchers are developing a hybrid imaging agent that makes cancer cells "light up" during surgery. Designed around a peptide called HN1, it has such an affinity for head and neck cancer cells that it's been called a "head and neck cancer homing device."

August 18, 2014

Researchers develop biomarker panel to detect esophageal cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Researchers have developed a four-protein serum biomarker panel that holds promise for the early detection of esophageal cancer, according to a new study in Cancer.

August 11, 2014

Study: Genetic mutations linked to salivary gland tumors

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Scientists from the Scripps Research Institute in Florida have found genetic mutations linked to salivary gland tumors, according to a new study in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The discovery could help develop new treatments that target the cancer's underlying genetic causes.

August 7, 2014

Survey reveals clinicians' pervasive lack of e-cigarette knowledge

By Rob Goszkowski

The use of e-cigarettes is exploding, and there is lack of knowledge about them among medical professionals. A new survey of doctors and nurses found that the vast majority know very little about e-cigarettes and want to learn more. More than half were uncomfortable discussing the topic with their patients.

August 4, 2014

Quick, low-cost blood test detects early signs of oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Australian researchers have developed a quick, low-cost blood test to detect the early signs of oral cancer. The test examines the profile of microRNA in the blood and can be done along with routine checks, such as for cholesterol.

July 30, 2014

Forward Science donates OralID to NC Missions of Mercy

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Forward Science Technologies, the developer of OralID and CytID, recently awarded an OralID device to North Carolina Missions of Mercy (NCMOM).

July 28, 2014

Zilico gets funding to develop device to detect oral cancer

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Medical products developer Zilico has secured funding to develop a new device that detects oral cancer.

July 24, 2014

Antipain agent shrinks oral cancers without damaging healthy tissue

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Mouse models of human oral cancer treated with capsazepine showed dramatic tumor shrinkage without damage to surrounding tissues, according to a study in Oral Oncology. Capsazepine's anticancer effects may stem from its ability to increase oxidative damage in tumors, Texas researchers said.

July 24, 2014

Oral Cancer Foundation, Cody Kiser partner for Idaho rodeo

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Oral Cancer Foundation is partnering with Cody Kiser, a rodeo cowboy who will serve as a spokesman for the group, at the Snake River Stampede Rodeo, held July 15-19 in Nampa, ID.

July 16, 2014

DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider

By Donna Domino

July 16, 2014

Oral piercings; genetic testing for oral cancer; diode lasers in periodontal therapy

By Tony Edwards

July 1, 2014

Genetic testing may predict aggressiveness of oral cancer

By Donna Domino

Genetic testing may predict the aggressiveness of oral cancer, according to a new study in Clinical Cancer Research. A highly accurate diagnostic test could alter the clinical management of oral cancer patients, according to Missouri researchers.

July 1, 2014

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