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MicroRNA in human saliva may help diagnose oral cancer
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. view more (2009-08-26)
Clear guidelines on oral chemotherapy needed
Current practices around the use of oral chemotherapy in US cancer centres need to be improved, say doctors in a study on bmj.com. view more (2007-01-12)
Saliva proteins could help detection of oral cancer
Clinicians could detect oral squamous cell carcinoma, a form of oral cancer, using a simple test that detects proteins in saliva, according to a report in the October 1, 2008, issue of Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. view more (2008-10-01)
Salivary bacteria as indicators of oral cancer?
Patients suffering from oral cancer have increased levels of certain bacteria in their saliva, according to new research published today in the Open Access journal, Journal of Translational Medicine. view more (2005-07-07)
Oral contraceptives increase risk for breast cancer in some women, meta-analysis finds
A meta-analysis published in the October issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings indicts oral contraceptives as putting premenopausal women at significantly increased risk for breast cancer, especially women who use them prior to having a child. view more (2006-10-31)
Chronic gum disease associated with tongue cancer
Men with chronic gum disease may have an increased risk of tongue cancer, regardless of whether they smoke, according to a report in the May issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2007-05-22)
Improving the management of head and neck cancers
Cancers of the head and neck cause over 2,700 deaths per year in England and Wales. Smoking and drinking cause most cancers of the mouth, lip and tongue (oral cavity), throat and voice box. Heavy drinkers who are also heavy smokers have over 35 times the risk of developing oral cancer than non-smokers and drinkers. Early detection and appropriate... view more... (2004-11-22)
SMALL RISK OF PILL DISAPPEARS AFTER TEN YEARS
More than 300 million women throughout the world have used oral contraceptives since their inception in 1959. Although the short term effects of the pill are well documented, less is known about the long term effects. In this week's BMJ, Professor Valerie Beral and colleagues from the Imperial Cancer Research Fund and the Royal College of General... view more... (1999-01-07)
Dental researchers confirm microRNAs as biomarkers for oral cancer detection
A new study published by researchers at the UCLA School of Dentistry substantiates the effectiveness of measuring the microRNAs present in saliva to detect oral squamous cell carcinoma. view more (2009-08-26)
UK Study Underlines Safety Of Contraceptive Pill For Non-smokers (p 185)
Latest findings from a UK study established 35 years ago to assess the health outcomes for women using the contraceptive pill during the 1970s and 1980s are published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The key finding from the study highlights no increased risk of death from any cause (except cervical cancer) for non-smoking pill users; however... view more... (2003-07-16)
Survey reveals need for standardized oral chemotherapy prescribing practices, safeguards
Despite the widespread use of prescribing safeguards for infusion chemotherapy, few of those measures have been implemented with oral chemotherapy, according to a study led by researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. view more (2007-01-12)
Oral bisphosphonate risk slight, but dental patients should be aware, ADA says
People taking oral bisphosphonates, a type of drug used to treat osteoporosis, osteopenia and Paget's disease of bone, should be aware of potential risks when undergoing certain dental procedures. view more (2006-08-07)
The Pill may increase the risk of breast cancer according to a large study of younger women
Women who have ever used the Pill face a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to one of the largest studies on oral contraceptive use, the 3rd European Breast Cancer Conference heard on Friday 22 March. The women's risk rose by just over a quarter (26%) compared with women who had never used the Pill. Women who were still... view more... (2002-03-21)
Oral contraceptives may benefit women with asthma
New research shows that during natural menstrual cycles, women with asthma who were not taking oral contraceptives (OC) had lower exhaled nitric oxide levels (eNO), a marker of airway inflammation associated with asthma, than women who were taking OC. view more (2009-11-05)
Dentists need more training in oral cancer detection
More than 92 percent of Illinois dentists provide oral cancer examinations for their patients, but many are not performing the procedures thoroughly or at optimum intervals, according to a new University of Illinois at Chicago study. view more (2007-05-30)
Does green tea prevent cancer? Evidence continues to brew, but questions remain
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. view more (2009-11-05)
New study supports view that third generation pill increases risk of blood clots
Women taking third generation oral contraceptives have a 1.7 fold increased risk of venous clotting (thrombosis) compared with those taking second generation oral contraceptives, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. Although the risks are small, they should be considered when deciding which contraceptive pill to use, report the authors.... view more... (2001-07-18)
Oral rinses used for tracking HPV-positive head and neck cancers holds promise for cancer screening
A study published in the journal Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, validates a non-invasive screening method with future potential for detection of human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck cancers. view more (2008-10-31)
Taking the contraceptive pill may reduce the risk of developing cancer
Taking the contraceptive pill does not increase a woman's chances of developing cancer and may even reduce the risk for most women, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2007-09-12)
How effective are opioids in chronic pain relief?
Fentanyl skin patches achieve better pain relief and an enhanced quality of life than sustained release oral morphine, say patients with chronic non-cancer pain in a study in this week's BMJ. Patients with chronic non-cancer pain, requiring continuous treatment with potent opioids, were randomly assigned to two groups to assess their treatment... view more... (2001-05-09)
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