Posts Tagged ‘Clinical trials’

Gel Could Save Patients From The Dreaded Dental Drill

Gel Could Save Patients From The Dreaded Dental Drill

Gel made from the papaya tree could save patients from the dreaded dental drill. The gel, which is made from a compound found in the fruit and leaves of the tree, dissolves decay, meaning that patients may not need to be subjected to the drill. The gel takes just one minute to dissolve decay in […]


New Saliva Test Can Diagnose Oral Cancer And Diabetes

New Saliva Test Can Diagnose Oral Cancer And Diabetes

A new molecular saliva test can detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRX, a Pennsylvania start-up company, is carrying out clinical trials on the test that has attracted interest from the UK’s National Institute for Health Research. The diagnostic test has been developed by Neil Gottehrer, a dentist from Havertown, Pennsylvania, and David Wong, a pioneer […]