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Xerostomia in HNC Patients
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 2/5/2019
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Living with Xerostomia - Mouth Care and Gum Health
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/16/2019
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IMPORTANT HPV VACCINATION UPDATE!!!
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 12/17/2018
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The expansion in vaccination ages follows a study in which 3,2000 women between the ages 27-45 years were followed for approximately 3.5 years and it was found that Gardasil was 88% effective in preventing certain HPV related infections and cancers. The results were inferred to apply to men as well.
For further information, please see the complete FDA News Release at: https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm622715.htm
Swallowing Difficulties and the Holidays
Posted by Sarah Schuman on 12/14/2018
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When to order a Jaw Motion Rehab System for Trismus Prevention from Radiation Therapy.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/1/2018
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Trismus in Head & Neck Cancer
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 5/25/2018
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HPV and Oral Cancer - Signs and Symptoms
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 2/12/2018
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Article Review on Trismus incidence and impact on quality of life in head and neck cancer patients (2013)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 2/5/2018
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Article Review on Exercise intervention for trismus in head and neck cancer (2016)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/29/2018
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New Research - Impact of Exercise with TheraBite device on trismus and health-related quality of life (2017)
Posted by Sarah Schuman, MS, CCC-SLP on 1/17/2018
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Trismus Prevention and Treatment for Head & Neck for Cancer and Radiation Patients - Presentation at ASHA 2016
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/21/2016
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Webinar on Trismus and Xerostomia for the Head & Neck Cancer Patient
Posted by Rob Christensen on 1/29/2015
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Learn about diagnosing trismus, when to order a jaw motion rehab system for prevention of trismus, how to order, treatment options for xerostomia and more.
What is included with the TheraBite System? An overview of the device, its parts, and what they do.
Posted by Linda Van Rossen on 8/7/2013
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A Dry Mouth Remedy: Mouth Kote
Posted by Linda Shafto Van Rossen on 2/15/2013
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I was recently contacted by a friend of mine, who's Mom was suffering from severe dry mouth as a result of chemo and radiation therapy. She had tried all the usual remedies and could find nothing that gave her true relief for more then a few moments. But I had something for her to try...HPV Info Mix Up on New HBO Show "Girls"
Posted by Linda Shafto on 6/5/2012
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Hannah, the spunky central character in the edgy new HBO series “Girls,”
is a creative and endearingly naive 24-year-old bumbling fearlessly
through post-college life.
HPV Vaccine May Prevent Recurring Cancers
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/3/2012
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New study on increases in throat cancers from HPV.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 10/7/2011
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A new study estimates that oral and throat cancers have increased by 325% from 1998 to 2004, even as smoking has decreased. Doctors connect the increase to HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, and which a new vaccine has stirred controversy.
“It’s very clear that this is becoming a major epidemic,” said Dr. Kevin J. Cullen.
New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
Posted by Rob Christensen on 4/15/2011
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Launch of the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump. This new product alleviates the debilitation from severe chronic dry mouth. Chronic dry mouth is often a side-effect from radiation therapy to the head, neck, mouth, tongue, jaw, and nose. The XEROS Dry Mouth Pump provides continual hydration throughout the day and night by providing small amounts of liquid to the mouth via a controllable pump for improved hydration, function and health.
Aggressive Stretching Techniques to Overcome your Trismus!
Posted by Rob Christensen on 11/4/2010
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Keep Brushing, even when its hard to open your mouth! Oral Hygiene and Your Heart.
Posted by Rob Christensen on 10/22/2010
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