Saliva contains biomarkers that mirror those found in blood, including C-reactive protein (CRP) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α). Periodontal disease causes chronic inflammation that enters the ...

A new at-home saliva test that could offer a simpler and more rapid way to diagnose adrenal insufficiency among patients at high risk has been unveiled by researchers at the University of Sheffield.

What's the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva help distinguish oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid ...

An interview with Dr. Valeria Mercadante from University College London, Dr. Siri Beier Jensen from Aarhus University, and Dr. Douglas Peterson from UConn Health, authors on “Salivary Gland ...

Saliva-based assessments are a trustworthy and proven method for quantifying female hormone levels while being extremely precise and painless for the patient. 1 This article discusses five key steps ...