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Oral-Systemic Link: Page 119
More research shows spice inhibits head/neck cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, suppresses a cell signaling pathway that drives the growth of head and neck cancer, according to a new pilot study using human saliva.
September 12, 2011
Nanotechnology targets head/neck cancer
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Preclinical studies have shown that the NanoSmart drug-delivery system from Aura Biosciences can enable earlier detection of head and neck and other cancers, and provide precisely targeted treatment of those cancers, according to the company.
September 8, 2011
CDA explores xerostomia in Sept. journal
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The September issue of the
Journal of the California Dental Association
takes an in-depth look at xerostomia (dry mouth), from preventive measures and management to the complications associated with head and neck cancer therapy.
September 7, 2011
General dentists, specialists often misdiagnose oral lesions
By
Donna Domino
Endodontists and periodontists were slightly more accurate than general practitioners and oral and maxillofacial surgeons in evaluating suspicious oral lesions, according to a study in
Quintessence International
. But the error rates were high enough across all groups that the researchers believe all excised lesions should be microscopically analyzed.
September 7, 2011
ViziLite helps dental practitioners see leukoplakias
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Chemical luminescence can aid in the visualization of oral leukoplakias, according to a study in the
Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine
.
September 5, 2011
Medicated patch shows promise in oral cancer prevention
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the Ohio State University and the University of Michigan have developed a medicated oral patch that allows a chemoprevention drug to release directly into precancerous lesions in the mouth over an extended time.
September 1, 2011
Tennis star diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tennis star Venus Williams has withdrawn from this year's U.S. Open championship after being recently diagnosed with Sjögren's syndrome, according to a news story in the
New York Times
.
August 31, 2011
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By
Donna Domino
August 31, 2011
VELscope Vx gains European marketing approval
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
LED Dental's VELscope Vx oral health screening device has received CE Mark approval.
August 30, 2011
Study focuses on tongue cancer survivors' experiences
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tongue cancer survivors experience significant variation in physical and emotional pain during diagnosis and treatment, according to a study to be presented next month at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in San Francisco.
August 29, 2011
Miconazole tablets effective on candidiasis
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Miconazole buccal tablets are an effective treatment for oropharyngeal candidiasis, although the cost can be prohibitive for some patients, according to an article in the
Journal of Patient Preference and Adherence
.
August 25, 2011
NJ Little Leaguer wins antitobacco slogan contest
By
DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 11-year-old New Jersey boy is the most recent winner of the Oral Health America National Spit Tobacco Education Program annual slogan contest.
August 23, 2011
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