The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...
A better understanding of the role of pH in the oral cavity is the driving concept behind new oral health products arriving on the market. BasicBites, a sugar-free chew that mimics saliva's natural ...
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Cell Biology, researchers demonstrated the susceptibility of salivary glands to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection ...
A randomized prospective phase-III study comparing the acute oral mucositis of morning vs. afternoon radiotherapy (RT) in patients (pts) with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN): NCIC ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. -- In the TV series, "How It's Made," viewers often discover that common objects like pencils or rubber bands are quite complicated to make. The show walks people through complex ...