Oral Cancer News

Effects of antioxidant supplements on cancer prevention: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Source: Ann. Onc., July 21, 2009 Author: S-K Myung et al. Background: This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the effect of antioxidant supplements on the primary and secondary prevention of cancer as reported by randomized controlled trials. Methods: We searched Medline (PubMed), Excerpta Medica database, and the Cochrane Review in October 2007. Results: Among 3327 articles [...]

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Chinese e-cigs gain ground amid safety concerns

Source: apnews.myway.com Author: Audra Ang With its slim white body and glowing amber tip, it can easily pass as a regular cigarette. It even emits what look like curlicues of white smoke. The Ruyan V8, which produces a nicotine-infused mist absorbed directly into the lungs, is just one of a rapidly growing array of electronic [...]

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Diagnostic aids in the screening of oral cancer

Source: 7thspace.com Author: Stefano Fedele The World Health Organization has clearly indentified prevention and early detection as major objectives in the control of the oral cancer burden worldwide. At the present time, screening of oral cancer and its pre-invasive intra-epithelial stages, as well as its early detection, is still largely based on visual examination of [...]

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Cranberry and grape seed extracts inhibit the proliferative phenotype of oral squamous cell carcinomas

Source: Evid. Based Complement. Altern. Med., July 23, 2008 Authors: Kourt Chatelain et al. Proanthocyanidins, compounds highly concentrated in dietary fruits, such as cranberries and grapes, demonstrate significant cancer prevention potential against many types of cancer. The objective of this study was to evaluate cranberry and grape seed extracts to quantitate and compare their anti-proliferative [...]

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Foreign docs bring home message on cancer

Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com Author: staff A group of seven leading specialists who have been globe-trotting with a special message — to spread the word on preventing head and neck cancer — stopped by in Mumbai on Monday. The busy doctors, well-known names in the medical world, planned the stopover in the city in October as it [...]

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The neglected epidemic and the Surgeon General’s report: a call to action for better oral health

Source: www.redorbit.com Author: Myron Allukian The first US surgeon general’s report on oral health will be released soon. Oral diseases have been called a “neglected epidemic,” 1-4 because, although they affect virtually the entire population, they have not been made a priority in our country. The surgeon general’s report can help educate and sensitize policymakers [...]

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