ORAL CANCER

This study looked at whether black raspberry lozenges could reduce DNA damage in mouth cells caused by smoking. 69 adult smokers took the lozenges for several weeks. The goal was to see if the berries could lower harmful chemical markers linked to oral cancer. Results may help fi…

This study collected speech recordings from 501 people, including those with oral or oropharyngeal cancer and healthy volunteers. Researchers are developing AI models to analyze voice patterns and detect cancer early. The goal is to create a non-invasive, low-cost screening tool.

This study tested whether shining a red LED light on mouth sores caused by radiation therapy can help them heal. 28 people with head or neck cancer who already had mild sores received a 7-minute light treatment before each radiation session. The main goal was to see if the sores …

This study tested a custom device that measures electrical properties of mouth lesions to tell the difference between normal, harmless, and cancerous tissue. Researchers collected data from 114 adults scheduled for biopsy or cancer surgery. The goal was to build a database of ele…

This study looked at whether warning labels with pictures and stories are better at showing the cancer risks of alcohol. Over 1,000 adults who drink regularly viewed different types of warning labels. Researchers measured how much attention they paid, their reactions, and if they…

This study looked at how oral cancer surgery changes the way patients swallow. Researchers used special cameras and pressure sensors to measure swallowing in 48 people who had surgery. The goal was to gather detailed information that could help doctors better manage swallowing pr…

This study tested whether a mobile app with educational videos and games could improve older adults' knowledge about oral cancer and oral hygiene. Sixty-two adults aged 60 and older used either a version with videos and games or just videos for 4 weeks. The goal was to see if the…