RADIOIODINE (I131) has been used extensively in the diagnosis of thyroid disorders, and many tests have been developed. 1–3 Most of these tests are based on two aspects of thyroid activity: the ...

Salivary glands are exocrine organs that secrete a complex fluid essential for oral homeostasis, initial digestion and mucosal defence. Acinar cells produce a seromucous secretion rich in enzymes, ...

Oxidative stress arises when the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) exceeds the capacity of intrinsic antioxidant defences, leading to damage of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. In ...

Irreversible hyposalivation is common in head and neck cancer survivors treated with radiotherapy. In this study, researchers found in a transgenic mouse model that transient activation of Hedgehog ...