National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research (nidcr)

This study tested a drug called encaleret in 13 adults with post-surgical hypoparathyroidism, a condition where damaged parathyroid glands cause low blood calcium. Participants took the drug for 5 days while staying in the clinic, with frequent blood and urine tests. The goal was…

This study tested a drug called burosumab in 12 people with fibrous dysplasia who also had low blood phosphate, which can make bones weaker. Participants injected the drug at home once or twice a month for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could raise phosphate level…

This study tested a drug called denosumab in 15 children aged 4 to 14 with fibrous dysplasia, a rare bone disease that causes weak spots and fractures. The goal was to see if the drug could stop bone lesions from growing during childhood. Participants received injections every 4 …

This study followed 190 adults who had or were about to have a stem cell transplant from a donor. Researchers tracked changes in the mouth, like dryness or sores, to learn more about chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD). Participants provided saliva, mouth swabs, and had den…

This study looked at whether the COVID-19 virus can be found in the saliva of people who have no symptoms or only mild symptoms. Researchers collected samples from the nose, mouth, eyes, and blood, and also tested how many virus particles are released during speaking with and wit…