RADIOIODINE (I131) has been used extensively in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders, and many tests have been developed. 1–3 Most of these tests are based on two aspects of thyroid activity: the ...

Investigators at UB's dental school and medical school are conducting research to repair and regenerate glands that affect eating, speech and quality of life.

The balance between oxidant production and antioxidant defences is critical for maintaining cellular integrity within the salivary glands. Oxidative stress arises when reactive oxygen species (ROS) ...

Researchers at Showa University and the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Japan, have grown 3D salivary gland tissue that produces saliva when implanted in mice. The development has ...

A new study published in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation showed that in patients with xerostomia alone, salivary gland ...

The ultimate goal of regenerative therapy is to develop fully functional bioengineered tissues that can replace lost or damaged organs following disease, injury or aging. A research group has provided ...

Researchers have identified a previously unknown salivary gland hidden deep in the throat (Image: pw_meded/ instagram) For over three centuries, medical textbooks have consistently listed only three ...

Irreversible hyposalivation is common in head and neck cancer survivors treated with radiotherapy. In this study, researchers found in a transgenic mouse model that transient activation of Hedgehog ...