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Vigilant Biosciences names new CEO
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Vigilant Biosciences, developer of a "rinse and spit" screening test for the early detection of oral cancer, has appointed David Barshis as its new CEO.
June 6, 2012
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
June 5, 2012
Cannabis chewing gum targets oral side effects
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The company Medical Marijuana has acquired a 50% stake in CanChew, a cannabinoid-based chewing gum developed as a pharmaceutical delivery mechanism to relieve pain, xerostomia, and other side effects of disease and disease treatment.
June 5, 2012
PolyMedix developing novel oral mucositis drug
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
PMX-30063, a drug being developed by PolyMedix for the treatment of acute care conditions, has shown potential as a topical treatment for oral mucositis in patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, according to research presented June 2 at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting in Chicago.
June 5, 2012
Dentists should stress oral-systemic health link
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental professionals should build a stronger connection between oral health and general health -- not only for patients, but also at the community level, according to a special issue of this month's Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice.
June 3, 2012
Study: HNC treatment side effects often unreported
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) may be at risk for significant late effects after treatment, but they're unlikely to discuss it with their doctors, according to a new University of Pennsylvania study.
June 3, 2012
Quest launches thyroid cancer detection test
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Quest Diagnostics has developed a new molecular test panel designed to help clinicians determine if a thyroid gland is cancerous and requires surgical removal.
May 30, 2012
Genetics play key role in nicotine addiction, cessation
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The same gene variations that make it difficult to stop smoking also increase the likelihood that heavy smokers will respond to nicotine-replacement therapy and drugs that thwart cravings, a new study shows.
May 30, 2012
Oral cancer suicides on the rise; 'Day in the life of ...' series debuts
By Kathy Kincade
May 22, 2012
Pacific Dental to purchase 400 VELscopes
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pacific Dental Services has agreed to purchase 400 LED Medical Diagnostics' VELscope Vx systems over three years.
May 22, 2012
Air Techniques supports cancer awareness event
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Air Techniques is sponsoring the First Annual Northern Illinois Oral Cancer Awareness Walk.
May 22, 2012
Suicide rates among oral cancer patients on the rise
By Donna Domino
Suicide rates among oral cancer patients have increased significantly over the past three decades, particularly among male patients. What accounts for this disturbing trend? A survivor of stage IV oropharyngeal cancer shares his story.
May 22, 2012
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