Initially, not all salivary glands were thought to be impaired while those glands that demonstrated damage seemed to heal spontaneously without further subjective and objective symptomatology.

Acinic cell carcinoma is a rare type of salivary gland cancer. It’s often treatable with surgery, but some people develop high-grade cancer that can spread to distant body parts. Acinic cell ...

1 We describe a patient with WG who presented with bilateral parotid gland involvement, which is particularly unusual. An 18-year-old woman with asthma presented with symptoms consistent with ...

Objectives To assess the effect of sialendoscopy of the major salivary glands on salivary flow and xerostomia in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (SS). Methods Forty-nine patients with SS were ...

The most common benign tumour of the major salivary glands is the pleomorphic adenoma. They are seen rarely in the minor salivary glands, usually in hard palate, soft palate and nasopharynx.

As people, especially women, pass the age of 50, they become more at risk for Sjögren's syndrome. We asked a doctor about the ...

Menopause can cause changes in your oral health. A dentist explains what changes you can expect from menopause and what you ...

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

Dramatic study results point to the potential for a steroid-sparing option for patients with the underrecognized multiorgan ...

The tomahawk steak is a showstopper for any steak dinner. We interviewed the executive chef at CUT by Wolfgang Puck to learn ...

An international, Phase III clinical trial led by investigators at Mass General Brigham could improve the treatment of a rare ...