Oral Cancer: Page 68

Anti-inflammatory drug reduces esophageal tumors
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study by researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando finds that tolfenamic acid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, can reduce esophageal tumors.
July 4, 2012
Protein could be new head/neck cancer target
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A protein that is overactive in oral and head and neck cancers and encourages tumors to grow could be a target for new treatments for the disease, according to a new study out of the U.K.
July 2, 2012
Nanosensors power oral cancer detection system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a sensor made of densely packed carbon nanotubes coated with gold nanoparticles, a researcher team at the University of Connecticut has developed a low-cost microfluidic device for detecting oral cancer.
July 2, 2012
UCLA gets $5M for dental research program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry has received a $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to create a research training program for oral health.
July 1, 2012
Aussie researcher to expand salivary diagnostics work
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A researcher at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology has received a $20,000 fellowship to travel overseas to develop strategic alliances with leaders in the field of salivary diagnostics.
June 27, 2012
MuGard fares well in head/neck cancer study
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Head and neck cancer patients using MuGard experience a statistically significant reduction in mouth and throat soreness and a delay in onset of oral mucositis, according to findings of an ongoing clinical trial.
June 27, 2012
Scientists identify new cancer stem cell mechanism
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Scientists at Queen Mary, University of London have uncovered a link between two genes that shows how stem cells could develop into cancer.
June 27, 2012
Psoriasis patients not at higher risk for perio disease
By Rabia Mughal
Recent studies examining the link between psoriasis and oral health have suggested there is a connection. But a new study in the Journal of Periodontology found no difference in the experience or risk of dental caries and periodontitis between those with or without psoriasis.
June 26, 2012
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Soy protein extract inhibits oral cancer growth
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Soy protein extract could serve as a chemotherapeutic agent for some oral cancers at lower concentrations that are comparable to those found in certain foods, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting in Brazil.
June 25, 2012
Autofluorescence aids early oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Autofluorescence imaging and spectroscopy can assist clinicians in identifying early oral cancer and advanced dysplasia in high-risk individuals, according to a study presented last week at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in Brazil.
June 25, 2012
Periodontitis linked to HPV-positive head/neck cancer
By Donna Domino
Patients with a history of periodontitis who develop head and neck squamous cell carcinoma are more likely to have human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive tumors, according to researchers from the University of New York at Buffalo.
June 20, 2012
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Aussie cancer research to focus on molecular markers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The University of Queensland School of Dentistry's Oral Oncology Research Program has secured a $500,000 grant to support the development of clinical and molecular diagnostics for the early detection and treatment of head and neck cancer.
June 19, 2012
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