Pathology: Page 8

Bone growth study set to launch aboard the International Space Station
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
An 18-year-old project that evaluates bone growth in mammals will finally take flight aboard the International Space Station. Astronauts on the space station will work with scientists on the ground to test a potential new therapy for accelerating bone growth in humans.
February 16, 2015
New research suggests possible cure for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer
By Donna Domino
It may be possible for some patients with human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer to be cured, even after the disease has spread to other organs, Canadian researchers reported today at the International Conference on Innovative Approaches in Head and Neck Oncology in Nice, France.
February 12, 2015
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Study produces 1st comprehensive genomic map of HNC
By Donna Domino
Researchers have identified genomic changes in head and neck cancers (HNCs) caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a new study in the journal Nature. The findings could provide detailed explanations of how HPV infection and smoking play roles in HNC risk and disease development and also offer diagnostic and treatment therapies.
February 4, 2015
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Family history of early cancer is HNC risk factor in young adults
By Donna Domino
In the largest investigation on the role of major risk factors for head and neck cancers (HNC) in young adults, researchers found that these cancers are more likely the result of inherited factors, rather than lifestyle factors such as smoking or drinking alcohol, according to a new study in the International Journal of Epidemiology.
February 2, 2015
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BPA exposure during pregnancy may raise baby's risk of diabetes, heart disease
By Donna Domino
Exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can cause oxidative damage that may put the baby at risk of developing diabetes or heart disease later in life, according to a new study in Endocrinology.
January 29, 2015
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5th taste, umami, could be beneficial for oral health
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The umami taste could have an important and beneficial role in overall and oral health, according to research published in the journal Flavour.
January 28, 2015
Analysis: Possible relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in kids
By Donna Domino
There is a possible causal relationship between secondhand smoke and caries in the primary dentition in children, according to a review of studies in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. However, more research is needed before it can be considered a risk factor, the authors noted.
January 26, 2015
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UB researchers develop device to find, destroy cancer cells
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) are designing a new biomedical device that could make chemotherapy more efficient, reduce its side effects, and improve the treatment of oral and other cancers.
January 21, 2015
Study: Heavy smokers should be checked for head/neck cancer
By Donna Domino
In addition to being screened for lung cancer, heavy smokers should also be checked for head and neck cancer to improve early detection and survival, according to a new study by University of Pittsburgh researchers in the journal Cancer.
January 21, 2015
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Oral HPV infection more likely to persist in older men
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Oral infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) type most frequently linked to HPV-related head and neck cancers is more likely to persist at least a year or more in men older than 45, according to a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research.
January 15, 2015
Study: 'Microbial dark matter' may cause periodontitis
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new study may shed light on the role of "microbial dark matter" in the progression of periodontitis and other diseases, according to results published online in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
January 1, 2015
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Selecta Biosciences gets $3.2M grant to develop immunotherapy
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Selecta Biosciences has received a $3.2 million grant from the Skolkovo Foundation to develop an immunotherapy to treat cancers caused by the human papilloma virus, such as cervical, head, and neck cancers.
December 23, 2014
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