immune system

9/11 Responders May Face Greater Throat and Tongue Cancer Risks

Many first responders perished during the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. And 16...

Grant to Fund Bone Repair Study

Three professors at the University of Chicago have received a $60,000 National Institutes of...

Rock Star and Oral Cancer Survivor Launches Immunotherapy Fundraiser

Drummer Rikki Rockett has a different outlook on life as he heads out on...

Partnership Leads to Treatment for Rare Gum Disease

A partnership between a professor at the Penn School of Dental Medicine and a...

Grant to Support Study of HIV Treatment’s Effects on Oral Health

Advances in HIV treatment have dramatically improved patient lifespans and quality of life, yet...

Research Dispels Myths About Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) plagues patients with burning sensations, and treatments often fail to...

Cancer Vaccine Proves Effective in Early Trials

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is one of the only institutions in...

Lozenge Reduces Gingivitis During Pregnancy

Gingivitis is a common problem during pregnancy. Yet a double-blind, randomized study of 45...

Gum Disease Linked to Cancer Increase Among Nonsmokers

Periodontitis has been linked with cancers that also are associated with smoking, even among...

Coating Inhibits Immune System Attacks on Implants

Implants can save smiles, but they also can trigger attacks by the body’s immune...