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Radiation therapy helps HIV-positive head/neck cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
HIV-positive head and neck cancer patients respond well to radiation therapy treatments and experience toxicity rates similar to HIV-negative patients, according to a study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
January 18, 2011
Clinical drug trial addresses xerostomia in cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acacia Pharma has initiated a phase I clinical study of APD515, an oromucosal formulation of an existing drug, for use in the treatment of xerostomia in advanced cancer patients.
January 17, 2011
Oasis Diagnostics to market dry mouth product
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Amarillo Biosciences and Oasis Diagnostics have entered into an agreement for Oasis to exclusively market Maxisal, Amarillo Biosciences' dietary supplement for enhancing salivary function, promoting oral comfort, and relieving dry mouth, in North, Central, and South America; China; and Taiwan.
January 17, 2011
Cancer patient loses case against tobacco firm
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A Saudi Arabian court dismissed a lawsuit filed by a man with throat cancer against a tobacco company because there was no clear-cut evidence that his cancer was caused by smoking, according to a report by Emirates News.
January 13, 2011
IMRT improves outcomes in head/neck cancer patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with pharyngeal cancer had better salivary function, less xerostomia, and improved quality of life when treated withintensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) rather than conventional radiotherapy, according to a new study in Lancet Oncology.
January 13, 2011
Michael Douglas says he has beaten cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In his first TV interview since undergoing treatment for stage IV oropharyngeal cancer, actor Michael Douglas said his tumor is gone and that he may have beaten the cancer.
January 10, 2011
DrBicuspid.com announces OralDNA Labs' exclusive sponsorship of the newly created Oral Cancer & Diagnostics online community
TUCSON, AZ--(PRWEB)--DrBicuspid.com, the fastest-growing online dental news site, announced today the exclusive sponsorship of its new Oral Cancer & Diagnostics online community by OralDNA Labs, a subsidiary of Quest Diagnostics Inc., and the leaders in advancing patient wellness through salivary diagnostics.
January 9, 2011
NYU dental school continues tobacco cessation campaign
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Manhattan Tobacco Cessation Program at New York University's (NYU) College of Dentistry recently released print and Internet ads urging healthcare providers to make quitting a priority with their patients who smoke.
January 9, 2011
Oral Cancer Community launches; U.S. reconsiders fluoride levels
By Kathy Kincade
January 9, 2011
Robotics makes oral cancer surgery less invasive
By Donna Domino
A new robotic surgical procedure offers patients with oral and head and neck cancers a less invasive treatment option that preserves speech and the ability to eat, while possibly helping them avoid radiation and chemotherapy.
January 9, 2011
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Researchers ID link between alcohol, oral cancer
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Acetaldehyde, a flavoring compound found in many beverages and foods, appears to be a major underlying factor for the carcinogenicity of alcoholic beverages, especially for esophageal and oral cancers, according to a new study in the Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research.
January 5, 2011
Henry Schein inks distribution deal for VELscope Vx
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Henry Schein Dental is now the exclusive distributor of LED Dental's new VELscope Vx Enhanced Oral Assessment system in North America, the companies announced.
January 5, 2011
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