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USC study focuses on HIV transmission from saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California (USC) has published new findings about the relationship between oral and overall health and the possibility of HIV transmission through saliva.
October 12, 2010
New diabetes research to focus on saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
In the face of a dramatic worldwide increase in adolescent obesity and type 2 diabetes, The Forsyth Institute announced a research alliance with the Dasman Diabetes Institute of Kuwait to initiate studies that could lay a scientific basis for prevention.
October 11, 2010
Early treatment of obstructive sleep apnea may speed recovery from stroke
By Reuters Health
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Early treatment of obstructive apnea (OSA) with nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) may speed recovery from ischemic stroke, researchers from Spain say.
October 7, 2010
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NIDCR funds $102M in research over 2 years
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) used $101.8 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds over the last two years to fund numerous dental, oral, and craniofacial research projects.
October 6, 2010
Smoking, drinking still key triggers for oral cancers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Despite a growing body of research pointing to the role of sexually transmitted diseases in increasing rates of oral cancers, young adults who smoke, drink, and eat low levels of fruit and vegetables are at higher risk of contracting cancers of the mouth, esophagus, and larynx, according to researchers from the University of Aberdeen.
October 5, 2010
Oral care linked to lower heart disease risk in women
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study led by a University of California, Berkeley researcher suggests that women who get regular dental care reduce their risk of heart attacks, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems by at least one-third.
September 30, 2010
AGD partners with LED Dental on oral cancer CE cources
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced an 18-month corporate sponsorship agreement with LED Dental and its VELscope oral health assessment system. This sponsorship will provide AGD member dentists with a wide range of continuing education (CE) courses that focus on oral cancer and other oral disease screening topics through the end of 2011.
September 15, 2010
Gene's role in cleft palate established
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A key link between the human ephrin-B1 gene and cleft palate and other craniofacial anomalies associated with craniofrontonasal syndrome has been demonstrated by researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
September 15, 2010
Oral cancer demographics changing; aligner may make scout images moot
By Kathy Kincade
September 12, 2010
Actor's diagnosis puts spotlight on oral cancer
By Donna Domino
Michael Douglas' recent revelation that he has stage IV oropharyngeal cancer has highlighted the growing incidence of oral cancer, and experts say dentists can help stem the alarming increase in the disease.
September 8, 2010
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Mobile app aids in oral cancer detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Medical professionals at two Narayana Hrudayalaya hospitals in India and the Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre are screening high-risk individuals for oral cancer using smartphones and mobile communications technology.
August 31, 2010
Gender plays a role in risk for certain oral diseases
By Erin Archer, RN
For women, it's caries. For men, periodontal disease. Two recent studies attempt to explain the genetic differences that account for gender-specific predispositions to certain oral diseases.
August 29, 2010
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