Mouth: A diagnostic indicator for general health

13. November 2009 01:05

The mouth or oral cavity area is an excellent indicator of the whole body's health, says Mao, who is the chair of the new Department of Oncology and Diagnostic Sciences at the School. [More]

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Tags: Biomarker, Cancer, Dentistry, Education, Head and Neck Cancer, Hospital, Lung Cancer, Neuroscience, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Tobacco

Health experts report rising number of oral cancer in younger age groups

7. November 2009 00:13

Mouth cancer (also called oral cancer) is a malignant growth which can occur in any part of the mouth including the lips and tongue. In the UK, the numbers of new cases have risen by over 41 per cent over the last ten years(1). [More]

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Rice University's new BRC awarded $2M NIH grant to develop an inexpensive test for oral cancer

6. November 2009 00:17

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded researchers in Rice University's new BioScience Research Collaborative (BRC) a $2 million Grand Opportunity (GO) grant to develop a fast, inexpensive test for oral cancer that a dentist could perform simply by using a brush to collect a small sample of cells from a patient's mouth. [More]

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Posted in: Device / Technology News | Medical Condition News

Tags: Biopsy, Biotechnology, Cancer, Cell, Investment, Lab-on-a-Chip, Microfluidics, Nanotechnology, Oral Cancer, Pathology, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Evidence continues to grow about green tea's cancer prevention properties

5. November 2009 02:03

Although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as a cancer prevention method, evidence continues to grow about its protective effects, including results of a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, which suggests some reduction in oral cancer. [More]

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Tags: Cancer, Dysplasia, Green Tea, Hematology, Nausea, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Vomiting

Green tea holds hope for prevention of oral cancer

5. November 2009 01:13

Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. [More]

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Tags: Biopsy, Cancer, Education, Green Tea, Insomnia, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Pathology, Pharmacology

Green tea extract shows promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer, reveal researchers

5. November 2009 00:49

Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. [More]

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Tags: Biopsy, Cancer, Education, Green Tea, Insomnia, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Pathology, Pharmacology

Suntron's Phoenix, Arizona facility receives ISO 13485:2003 certification

21. October 2009 02:25

Suntron Corporation, a leader in the area of integrated Electronics Manufacturing Solutions (EMS) and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) technology with six (6) North American production facilities, announced today they have received their International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485:2003 certification for their Southwest Operations in Phoenix, AZ. [More]

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Posted in: Device / Technology News

Tags: Cancer, Cell, Oral Cancer, Ultrasound

Keep oral health in mind during Thanksgiving Day

9. October 2009 07:10

This weekend, as your family celebrates Thanksgiving Day, it's important to keep your oral health in mind. When preparing your holiday meal, include foods that are nutritious and beneficial for your teeth and gums. [More]

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Tags: Calcium, Cancer, Diet, Oral Cancer, Phosphorous, Seniors, Vitamin C

University of Guam receives NIH grant to determine causes of cancer disparities

9. October 2009 03:17

The University of Guam received an $8,000,000 five-year U-54 grant from the National Institutes of Health to support a strong national cancer program aimed at understanding the reasons behind significant cancer disparities and the impact on minority populations. [More]

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Tags: Breast Cancer, Cancer, Education, Health Disparities, Obesity, Oral Cancer, Tobacco

Oral Cancer Foundation initiates program to donate VELscope screening systems

5. October 2009 06:46

The Oral Cancer Foundation recently initiated a program of donating VELscope® Oral Cancer Screening Systems to free clinics and others located in, and helping communities with, underserved populations. [More]

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Tags: Cancer, Health Clinic, Oral Cancer, Poverty, Tobacco, Virus

Zila completes merger agreement with TOLMAR Holding

19. September 2009 00:22

Zila, Inc. today announced the completion of the merger with a subsidiary of TOLMAR Holding, Inc. Pursuant to the merger agreement between the companies, at the effective time of the merger all outstanding shares of Zila’s common stock were converted into the right to receive $0.45 per share in cash. [More]

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Tags: Cancer, Dermatology, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Periodontal Disease

UCLA receives funds for oral cancer research training

15. September 2009 00:33

The UCLA School of Dentistry consistently ranks among the country's top dental schools in National Institutes of Health funding. During the past three fiscal years, the school has secured nearly $30 million in grants for oral cancer research and research training. Now, the dental school has received a major infusion of construction funding for the creation of the UCLA Yip Center for Oral/Head & Neck Oncology Research. [More]

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Tags: Biotechnology, Cancer, Dentistry, Education, Genomics, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Proteomics

Report analysis on global market of small molecule kinase inhibitors

9. September 2009 04:15

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. [More]

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Posted in: Pharmaceutical News

Tags: Avastin, Brain, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Cediranib, Cell, Chemotherapy, Dasatinib, Erlotinib, Gefitinib, Gleevec, Iressa, JAK Inhibitor, Kidney Cancer, Kinase Inhibitor, Leukaemia, Lung Cancer, Medicare, Melanoma, Multiple Myeloma, Nexavar, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Oncology, Oral Cancer, Pazopanib, Pfizer, Prescription Drug, Rapamycin, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Sorafenib, Sprycel, Sunitinib, Tarceva, Temsirolimus, Vandetanib, Vectibix, VEGF, Zactima

Reportlinker offers a new report on the techniques, equipment and materials in the dental market

4. September 2009 04:27

This BCC Research report, The Dental Market: Techniques, Equipment, and Materials, provides an overview of products included in this market and detailed analyses of markets and competitive environments. The study includes information regarding significant products, players, issues, trends, and other information affecting the dental industry. [More]

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MicroRNAs in saliva could aid in the detection of oral cancer

26. August 2009 00:02

Researchers continue to add to the diagnostic alphabet of saliva by identifying the presence of at least 50 microRNAs that could aid in the detection of oral cancer, according to a report in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. [More]

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Green tea holds hope for prevention of oral cancer

Green tea extract shows promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer, reveal researchers

Suntron's Phoenix, Arizona facility receives ISO 13485:2003 certification

Keep oral health in mind during Thanksgiving Day

University of Guam receives NIH grant to determine causes of cancer disparities

Oral Cancer Foundation initiates program to donate VELscope screening systems

Zila completes merger agreement with TOLMAR Holding

UCLA receives funds for oral cancer research training

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