Spit science: Why saliva is a great way to detect disease
A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan.
May 12, 2025
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Stomatognathic Diseases: News and Research on Mouth Neoplasms
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New algorithms can help GPs predict which of their patients have undiagnosed cancer
Two new advanced predictive algorithms use information about a person's health conditions and simple blood tests to accurately predict a patient's chances of having a currently undiagnosed cancer, including hard-to-diagnose ...
May 7, 2025
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Getting ahead of head and neck cancer
Many symptoms of head and neck cancer are hard to miss—a lump in the neck, persistent hoarseness, a mouth sore that doesn't heal—which is good news for early detection as long as symptoms aren't dismissed.
Apr 6, 2025
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Going to the dentist is expensive. Here are 3 things you can do to protect your oral health—and 3 things to avoid
Around 1 in 3 Australians delayed their visit to a dentist in the last financial year—or didn't go at all—due to cost.
Mar 26, 2025
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Study adds to evidence that mobile phones are not associated with cancer
A World Health Organization (WHO)-commissioned systematic review published in Environment International finds no association between radio wave exposure and various cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, thyroid and oral cavity ...
Feb 3, 2025
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New device shows promise in early oral cancer detection tests
A prototype of a new oral cancer diagnosis device, developed by the University of Liverpool, has demonstrated promising results during preliminary tests on histopathology specimens.
Jan 13, 2025
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Mouth cancer cases hit new record in England and Scotland—what you need to know
Cases of mouth cancer have reached a record high in England and Scotland, a new report shows. Last year, there were more than 10,000 new cases.
Nov 18, 2024
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Yes, you do need to clean your tongue. Here's how and why
Has your doctor asked you to stick out your tongue and say "aaah"? While the GP assesses your throat, they're also checking out your tongue, which can reveal a lot about your health.
Sep 19, 2024
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New research could lead to better treatment for oral cancer
Macquarie University researchers have discovered new information about how oral cancer cells may block the body's immune response. This could lead to better treatments for this aggressive disease.
Sep 17, 2024
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Research reveals most effective images for cigar health warning labels
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tobacco Prevention and Evaluation Program (TPEP) recently published a study in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research discussing the effectiveness of pictorial health warning ...
Jun 19, 2024
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