Oral Cancer: Page 47

Gene test aids in thyroid cancer screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new genetic test accurately and consistently diagnoses benign nodules on the thyroid gland, according to a study presented June 22 at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society.
June 23, 2013
Novel protein promotes head/neck cancer growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers from the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute have identified a biochemical pathway in cancer stem cells that is essential for promoting head and neck cancer.
June 18, 2013
Study finds link between sleep apnea, TMD
By Rob Goszkowski
Obstructive sleep apnea can contribute to a host of health issues, but is temporomandibular disorder (TMD) among them? Researchers delved into a five-year, $17 million epidemiological study to learn more and found evidence of an association between the two conditions.
June 18, 2013
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Blood test may predict HPV-related oropharynx cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
National Cancer Institute researchers have found that antibodies against the human papillomavirus (HPV) may help identify individuals who are at increased risk of HPV-related cancer of the oropharynx. These findings raise the possibility that a blood test might one day be used to identify patients with this type of cancer.
June 17, 2013
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Nanobiotix to start clinical trial for oral cancer drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nanomedicine company Nanobiotix has received authorization from the French Medicine Agency to start clinical trials for its drug, NBTXR3, on patients with locally advanced cancers of the oral cavity or oropharynx.
June 16, 2013
Imaging tests find bone metastasis in oral cancers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Most imaging modalities are diagnostically accurate in detecting mandibular bone tissue invasion in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma, according to a study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
June 16, 2013
Advaxis drug targets HPV-associated head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Advaxis, a developer of immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases, has submitted an application for orphan drug designation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for ADXS-HPV for the treatment of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancer.
June 11, 2013
Sleep apnea increases risk of sudden cardiac death
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A moderate case of obstructive sleep apnea can significantly increase a person's risk for sudden cardiac death, an often fatal condition in which the heart stops beating and must be immediately treated with CPR or an automated external defibrillator, according to a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
June 11, 2013
U-M researchers identify periodontitis bacterium
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) Medical School and School of Dentistry researchers have discovered a bacterium that they say is responsible for causing periodontitis.
June 11, 2013
Michael Douglas again puts spotlight on oropharyngeal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Michael Douglas never expected to become a poster boy for head and neck cancer.
June 9, 2013
VELscope study focuses on decreasing oral cancer recurrence
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The VELscope Vx from LED Medical Diagnostics, parent company of LED Dental, is currently involved in a phase III study designed to determine if fluorescence visualization-guided surgery can increase recurrence-free survival in oral cancer patients.
June 9, 2013
Is dentistry ready to get more personal?
By Kathy Kincade
While some practitioners take offense at the notion because they already provide personalized care, others contend that advances in genomics are making it possible to enhance patient care. Here's a look at some of the research projects fueling this transformation and what it means for dental professionals today.
June 5, 2013
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