Category: saliva

Salivary Gland Gene Therapy Shows Promise

An experimental trial showed that gene therapy can be performed safely in the human salivary gland. The accomplishment may lead to treatments to help head and neck cancer survivors who battle chronic dry mouth. People with head and neck cancer often receive radiation therapy to shrink their tumors. The radiation can damage salivary glands, which…


Australian Company Launches Revolutionary COVID-19 Self-Test For Vulnerable Aussies

Vulnerable Australians will be able to access COVID-19 rapid antigen tests far more easily after the release of a new one-step saliva rapid antigen test. The test which is the brainchild of the Australian-based digital health company Gardian took 12 months in the making and is a “non-invasive, saliva-based rapid antigen test that is suitable for all…