Radiation therapy, a common treatment for some oral cancers, can leave a patient’s salivary glands so damaged that even talking is difficult. Meanwhile, diseases such as Sjogren’s, which eradicates ...

Treatment with metformin was associated with improved salivary gland function and reduced ocular symptoms among patients with ...

MSK’s salivary gland tumor experts, including surgeon Bhuvanesh Singh (center), are among the most experienced in the nation. For many people with salivary gland tumors, surgery performed by an expert ...

Plasma cells with characteristics of long-lived cells, and factors necessary for long term survival, are present in the salivary glands of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS), report ...

Radiation therapy for salivary gland tumors involves sending high-energy particles (usually photons or protons) through the skin toward the tumor. When the particles reach the tumor, they can destroy ...

The major salivary glands produce approximately one quart of saliva each day, which in turn plays a crucial role in food digestion, swallowing, speech, and protection of teeth against bacteria and ...

Multiple sclerosis affects the central nervous system and other bodily systems, including the salivary glands, leading to dry mouth and related oral health issues. Multiple sclerosis (MS ...

Importantly, the presence of these structures in inflamed salivary glands associated with active disease, increased autoantibody production, and malignancy risk. "To treat patients effectively ...

If you've suddenly noticed that your gums feel tender or they bleed a little when you brush your teeth, a shift in hormones ...

Immunoglobulin 4-related disease (IgG4-RD) is known for its potential to affect nearly every organ, particularly a preference for large and middle-sized arteries when vascular involvement occurs.

Mumps is a viral illness that affects parotid salivary glands. While it starts with mild symptoms such as headache, fatigue and fever, it may eventually lead to swelling in the cheeks and jaw. Mumps ...