Finding a state-funded dentist is becoming increasingly difficult in the UK, forcing those who can pay to the private sector, and those who cannot to avoid treatment altogether—or take matters into their own hands.
Jan 18, 2024
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During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of head and neck cancer (HNC) decreased, according to a study published online Jan. 11 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Jan 15, 2024
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An international study has revealed strong associations between oral health and survival among people diagnosed with head and neck cancer. Specifically, better oral health, as evidenced by the number of natural teeth and ...
Sep 19, 2023
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Crohn's disease affects four million people worldwide. The condition causes debilitating symptoms such as chronic fatigue, diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss and malnutrition. Once symptoms develop, Crohn's is a lifelong ...
Jul 25, 2023
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For patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma, excluding the effects of coexisting conditions can lead to underestimation or overestimation of survival, according to a study published online July 10 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Even low levels of alcohol use can increase the likelihood of developing diseases like cancer and heart disease. A systematic review of studies of the relationship between alcohol use and risk of disease published in Alcohol: ...
Jul 10, 2023
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More people with advanced cancers in the United States received critical palliative care services, according to new findings by researchers at the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Jul 5, 2023
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A recent University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study published in The Journal of Rural Health sheds light on Appalachian Kentucky's alarming cancer burden, revealing striking disparities compared to non-Appalachian ...
Jun 20, 2023
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New research in the June 2023 issue of Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network has found that when alectinib—a safe and effective small molecule kinase inhibitor used to treat some types of advanced lung cancer—was ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center and the School of Dentistry have identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. The study, published in Clinical ...
May 16, 2023
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