Dentistry
Fewer U.S. kids are getting cavities
(HealthDay)—Fewer U.S. kids are plagued by tooth cavities compared to just a few years ago, but income disparities persist, according to a new U.S. government study.
Apr 13, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers examine role of fluid flow in ovarian cancer progression
New research from Virginia Tech is moving physicians closer to pinpointing a predictor of ovarian cancer, which could lead to earlier diagnosis of what is know as the "silent killer."
Mar 22, 2018
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Discovery promises improved diagnosis and understanding of endometriosis
Feinstein Institute for Medical Research scientists announced an experimental, rapid and non-invasive way to diagnose endometriosis, which may lead to earlier and more effective treatments for this disorder that affects approximately ...
Mar 19, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Water in the chest – new findings on pleural effusion
Lung cancer patients are particularly susceptible to malignant pleural effusion, when fluid collects in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München, in partnership with the ...
Feb 28, 2018
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Dentistry
How to avoid passing down cavities to your kids
Along with genetic traits, parents can also pass on cavities to their babies, says a University of Alberta pediatric dentist.
Feb 7, 2018
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers find possible markers for earlier diagnosis of aggressive tongue cancer
Squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue, also known as oral tongue cancer, is an aggressive form of cancer that generally affects older people. Patients with the disease often find it difficult to eat, swallow food, or speak. ...
Dec 19, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Increased oral pathogens, decreased bacterial diversity predict precancerous stomach cancer lesions
Elevated pathogen colonization and a lack of bacterial diversity in the mouth were identified in people with precancerous lesions that could precede stomach cancer, finds a new study led by New York University College of ...
Nov 27, 2017
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Dentistry
Painless dental lasers can render teeth cavity-resistant
Almost as soon as lasers were invented in the 1960s, curious dentists wondered if these powerful forms of light could be used on teeth, though those early lasers were much too crude for any useful dental work.
Nov 21, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Study finds all Myanmar mouth cancer patients chew betel quid
A study in Myanmar has found that all mouth cancer patients use smokeless tobacco, researchers report at the ESMO Asia 2017 Congress. Betel quid chewing often starts in adolescence and is associated with smoking and drinking ...
Nov 20, 2017
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Dentistry
Using an electronic device to detect cavities early
Imagine if dentists could find clear signs of tooth decay long before dental lesions turn into cavities and without using X-rays. A new device cleared for commercialization this month by the Food and Drug Administration ...
Nov 2, 2017
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