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Biomoda joins U.S. cancer research network
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cancer diagnostics company Biomoda has been accepted as an associate member of the Early Detection Research Network, an initiative of the National Cancer Institute focused on the development of molecular technologies for the screening, early diagnosis, and target-based treatment of cancer.
March 9, 2011
Oral cancer screenings a must, say malpractice attorneys
By Donna Domino
Given the dramatic rise in dental malpractice lawsuits stemming from missed oral cancer diagnoses, dental practitioners should make oral cancer screenings a standard part of every patient exam, according to a panel of attorneys at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
March 9, 2011
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Ameritas helps fund oral cancer research at UNC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Ameritas Group has made a $250,000 gift commitment to the University of Nebraska Foundation to establish a permanent endowment in support of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Dentistry.
March 7, 2011
Tongue cancer increasing in young, white women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The incidence of squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue in young white women in the U.S. has risen steadily over the last three decades, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
March 7, 2011
HPV-related oral cancer rate rising among white men
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
While the incidence of oropharyngeal cancer among some ethnic groups in the U.S. have declined, rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral cancer among white men have risen dramatically, according to research conducted by RTI International.
March 7, 2011
DentalEZ takes over Trimira's dental business
By Kathy Kincade
In an effort to expand its clinical product offerings into the diagnostic arena, DentalEZ has acquired Trimira's Identafi 3000 oral cancer detection technology and rights to the Trimira name and technology in the dental market.
March 6, 2011
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ADA joins campaign for tobacco-free baseball
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The ADA along with nine major medical and public health groups has launched a campaign urging Major League Baseball (MLB) and the MLB Players Association to ban tobacco use by players, managers, coaches, and other staff at Major League ballparks.
March 2, 2011
Fruits and vegetables can help prevent oral cancer
By Donna Domino
Oral healthcare professionals can play an important role in helping to prevent oral cancer by educating patients about proper nutrition, with a particular emphasis on eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables per day.
March 2, 2011
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Head/neck cancer research targets specific cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Saint Louis University Cancer Center has received a $50,000 grant from the Lottie Caroline Hardy Charitable Trust to study a therapy that targets head and neck cancer cells while sparing those that are healthy, the university announced.
February 28, 2011
New HPV test shows promise for head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In a clinical study designed to detect human papillomavirus (HPV) E6/E7 mRNA in routine clinical specimens of head and neck cancer, HPV status determined by the RNAscope HPV test was highly predictive of patient outcome and highly concordant with that determined by existing methods, according to Advanced Cell Diagnostics, manufacturer of the RNAscope.
February 28, 2011
Study IDs dysphagia risk after head/neck cancer treatment
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of Danish researchers has developed a predictive model for determining which head and neck cancer patients are at risk of developing dysphagia following intensity-modulated radiotherapy.
February 27, 2011
U.K. team details method for evaluating HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Defining the minimum requirements for assigning a diagnosis of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is increasingly important for the head-and-neck oncology community, according to a new study in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.
February 27, 2011
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