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OncoSec enrolls 1st patient in immunotherapy clinical trial
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
OncoSec Medical has enrolled the first patient in a phase II clinical trial that uses ImmunoPulse IL-12, an immunotherapy platform, to treat patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.
June 17, 2015
Forward Science launches chairside test for oral pH
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Forward Science Technologies, the developer of the OralID cancer screening device, has added to its line of oral healthcare products with its new chairside oral pH test, called phID.
June 16, 2015
NCI grants $10M for HNC research
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has awarded the Roswell Park Cancer Institute of Buffalo, NY, a $10 million federal grant to continue its research program on photodynamic therapy, specifically in head and neck cancers.
June 16, 2015
Study: Pembrolizumab shows promise as HNC treatment
By Donna Domino
A new immunotherapy drug was found to be almost twice as effective as the preferred treatment for decreasing the size of the tumors of patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a study presented at the recent meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology.
June 15, 2015
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Dental anxiety linked with appearance dissatisfaction
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
People with severe dental anxiety are more likely to be dissatisfied with their appearance, which may lead to poorer oral health, depression, and further anxiety, according to a doctoral thesis presented on May 29 at the University of Gothenburg.
June 14, 2015
Study: Half of oral cancer deaths due to cigarettes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Almost half of the deaths caused by cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx in U.S. adults age 35 and older in 2011 were attributable to cigarette smoking, according to a multi-institution research letter published June 15 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
June 14, 2015
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SNMMI: PET/CT predicts survival in head and neck cancer
By Wayne Forrest
BALTIMORE - FDG-PET and FDG-PET/CT do a good job in predicting the chances of recurrence and survival for patients with head and neck cancer within two years of completing chemotherapy treatment, according to a study presented on Sunday at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.
June 10, 2015
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New study links type 1 diabetes and sleep apnea
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers have found a high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study presented at this week's American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions in Boston.
June 9, 2015
Week in Review: 3 tips for clear communication; chemotherapy costs for oral cancer
By Tony Edwards
June 4, 2015
Study finds chemo costly for oral cancer in elderly
By Theresa Pablos
Medicare costs for elderly patients with oral and pharyngeal cancers are significantly impacted by treatment selection, according to a new study. Chemotherapy patients cost the program $32,000 more on average over five years than those who picked alternative treatments.
June 3, 2015
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Oral cancer researcher receives $200K grant
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Sidney Kimmel Foundation announced that oral stem cell researcher Scott Williams, PhD, is one of 15 recipients for the 2015 Kimmel Scholar Program and will receive two-year grants totaling $200,000.
May 28, 2015
Delta Dental of NJ to offer in-office A1c diabetes testing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental of New Jersey is launching a pilot program for July that enables a group of its network providers to incorporate A1c screenings for patients at risk for diabetes, and also encourages screenings and appropriate referrals for patients presenting with signs and/or symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea and hypertension.
May 28, 2015
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