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Australia sees rise in HPV-related head/neck cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Results of a new study in the British Journal of Cancer suggest that human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal cancer rates are on the rise in Australia.
February 3, 2011
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
February 2, 2011
Raman spectroscopy opens new doors in cancer diagnostics
By Kathy Kincade
An optical technique that creates a biochemical "fingerprint" of tissue samples could dramatically improve the ability to detect head and neck cancer at an earlier stage than is possible with current diagnostic methods.
February 2, 2011
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Ultrabright fluorescent nanoparticles could aid cancer research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A team of researchers from Clarkson University have discovered a method of making the brightest ever synthesized fluorescent silica nanoparticles. These nanoparticles have potential applications in medicine, biology, material science, and environmental protection, among many other uses, according to the university.
January 31, 2011
Salivary analysis enhances oral cancer screening
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Salivary metabolomes -- the complete set of small-molecule metabolites, such as hormones and other signaling molecules, found in a biological sample -- can aid in the detection of oral cancer squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), according to a study in the International Journal of Cancer.
January 30, 2011
Novel surgery removes throat tumor, rebuilds trachea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a new surgical approach, surgeons rebuilt the trachea and preserved a patient's voice after removing an invasive throat tumor, according to a case study presented January 29 at the Triological Society's Combined Section Meeting in Scottsdale, AZ.
January 30, 2011
Film critic gets prosthetic jaw after cancer surgery
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Renowned movie critic Roger Ebert will unveil a new prosthetic jaw crafted for him by a maxillofacial prosthodontist on his latest TV show, "Ebert Presents at the Movies."
January 25, 2011
Odontoblast cells protect teeth from decay
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Odontoblast cells, part of the human body's natural immune system, also fight to protect teeth from decay, according to new research to be published in BMC Immunology (in press).
January 24, 2011
Amgen to pay $1B for firm developing head/neck cancer drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biotechnology giant Amgen has agreed to acquire BioVex Group, a privately held biotechnology company that is developing OncoVex, a novel oncolytic vaccine to treat head and neck cancer and melanoma.
January 23, 2011
Confounding lesions make oral cancer harder to detect
By Kathy Kincade
SAN FRANCISCO - While commercial autofluorescence devices can help clinicians identify premalignant lesions in the oral cavity, the prevalence of confounding lesions increases the rate of false positives, according to researchers at this week's SPIE BiOS meeting.
January 23, 2011
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HeartFriendly Dentist program debuts in Canada
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
bioAnalytics has introduced its HeartFriendly Dentist program to dental professionals in Canada and is partnering with Biosign Technologies to offer participants a unique health-monitoring device for their patients.
January 20, 2011
Cancer patients suffer unique oral complications
By Donna Domino
With more than 1.4 million new cases of cancer diagnosed each year, dental practitioners are more likely than ever to see these patients in their practices. A literature review in Oral Diseases offers advice on how to manage the oral side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
January 20, 2011
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