Pathology: Page 18

Genetic markers may predict head/neck cancer risk
By Donna Domino
Unique DNA markings may predict the risk of developing head and neck cancer, according to a study in the journal Cancer. The discovery may lead to the development of noninvasive tests for early precancer screening, allowing at-risk patients to get earlier treatment and improve their survival.
October 27, 2013
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Oral bacteria create ethnic 'fingerprint'
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The bacteria in the human mouth -- especially those under the gums -- are as powerful as a fingerprint at identifying a person's ethnicity, according to a new study in PLOS One.
October 23, 2013
U.K. survey supports HPV vaccine 'jab' for boys
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An overwhelming majority of people in the U.K. support the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for boys, according to a survey conducted on behalf of the British Dental Health Foundation.
October 22, 2013
DrBicuspid.com Oral Cancer & Diagnostics Insider
By Donna Domino
October 22, 2013
Low-level laser therapy may reduce canker sores in HNSCC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Low-level laser therapy has shown promising results in reducing the occurrence of canker sores in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients undergoing concurrent chemoradiotherapy.
October 20, 2013
MRI better predicts oral cancer survival
By Rob Goszkowski
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may be a better tool for predicting the chances of survival and tumor metastasis of patients with oral cancer, according to a new study by British researchers. They found that measuring tumor volume on MRI scans could offer a more accurate prognosis than analyzing the surface area of a tumor.
October 15, 2013
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Pancreatic cancer biomarkers found in saliva
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Cellular signals found between pancreatic cancer tumors and saliva support the validity of salivary diagnostics, according to a new study in Journal of Biological Chemistry.
October 9, 2013
Study: Free HNC screenings have positive impact
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Offering free head and neck cancer (HNC) screenings annually to communities offers the possibility of early detection and the opportunity to increase the understanding of cancer risk factors, according to a new study.
October 8, 2013
LSU gets $3M to study HIV-related changes to oral bacteria
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Louisiana State University (LSU) researchers have been awarded a $2.76 million grant that will enable them to study how HIV and antiretroviral therapy may change communities of bacteria in the mouth, and what effects those changes may have on oral infections in HIV disease.
October 7, 2013
Anticoagulation therapy reduces clot risk for HNC patients
By Donna Domino
Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who are hospitalized after surgery and do not receive anticoagulation therapy have an increased risk of blood clots, according to a study in JAMA Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery.
October 7, 2013
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Study: High-dose statins reduce gum inflammation in heart disease patients
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Statins, commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol, also reduced inflammation associated with periodontal disease in a new study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
October 2, 2013
Squamous cell carcinoma of tongue more deadly in young than old
By Donna Domino
Young patients with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue have 100% fatality rates within 16 months of its appearance compared with a 50% three-year disease specific survival among older patients, according to a new study in Oral Oncology.
October 1, 2013
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