National Institute Of Dental And Craniofacial Research (nidcr)

This study tested a drug called denosumab in 15 children aged 4 to 14 with fibrous dysplasia, a condition that causes weak, painful bones. The goal was to see if the drug could stop bone lesions from growing during childhood. Participants received injections every 4 weeks for 48 …

This study tested a drug called burosumab in 12 people with fibrous dysplasia, a condition that weakens bones and often causes low blood phosphate. Participants injected the drug at home once or twice a month for 48 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could bring phosphat…

This study tested a drug called encaleret in 13 adults whose parathyroid glands were damaged during neck surgery, causing low blood calcium. Participants stayed in the clinic for 7 days, took the drug twice daily for 5 days, and had frequent blood and urine tests. The goal was to…

This study looked at whether the virus that causes COVID-19 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 wearing a mask affects virus spread during speakin…