Tag: University of Birmingham
11
Mar
New study claims dentists could play a more active role in detecting type 2 diabetes
A new study has revealed that dental professionals could play a more active role in the detection of type 2 diabetes. Research carried out by a team at the University of Birmingham suggested that dentists could do more to identify patients at risk of diabetes by using risk assessment tools….
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20
Dec
Scientists develop spit test to diagnose oral cancer caused by HPV
Scientists have developed a simple spit test, which could help to diagnose cases of mouth and throat cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). A new study suggests that the test could save thousands of lives every year. Oral cancer is a form of cancer that has become more…
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