Mouth ulcer that won't heal could be symptom of diabetes or gastrointestinal illness; here's what to do

Many mouth ulcers clear up in a matter of days, but if one lingers for many days then the problem could be more than just an ...
Health.com

What Is an Ulcer?

Francisco J. Rivera Rosario is a science communications editor experienced in developing all types of science content including, scientific journal articles, infographics, medical educational videos, ...
Frontiers

Neutrophils: emerging perspectives on the pathogenesis of oral mucosal diseases

Departments of Oral Medicine, Stomatological Hospital, School of Stomatology, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China Neutrophils, as the predominant effector cells of innate immunity ...
nnc

What distinguishes mouth ulcers from those on the lips?

A mouth ulcer is a sore that appears or develop on the inner cheeks, tongue, gums, lips, or palate’s soft tissue lining and or on the oral mucosa. They can appear in a variety of shapes and sizes and ...
Los Angeles Times

Why Aphthous Ulcers Are More Than Just Canker Sores

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition affecting 20-25% of the population, characterized by recurring oral ulcers. Aphthous ulcers are distinct from cold sores (herpes) and are not ...
MedPage Today

New Version of Old Drug OK'd for Fibromyalgia

A novel formulation of the muscle relaxant drug cyclobenzaprine has won FDA approval for treating fibromyalgia, manufacturer Tonix Pharmaceuticals announced on Friday. To be sold as Tonmya, the ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Dusquetide Granted Orphan Drug Status for Behçet Disease

The Orphan Drug designation was supported by data from an open-label phase 2 trial that included 8 adult patients with mild to moderate Behçet disease and active oral and/or genital ulcers. The Food ...
The Conversation

Alzheimer’s: bacteria that cause stomach ulcers may protect the brain, our new research indicates

Gefei Chen is also affiliated with Uppsala University. Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for between 60% ...
Times-Standard

Ask the Doctors | Helicobacter pylori infection can cause ulcers

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the doctors: H. pylori infection can cause ulcers

Dear Doctors: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I’m being told that I should get screened for stomach ...
Daily Herald

H. pylori can cause ulcers, lead to cancer screening

Q: I was having stomach pain and some nausea. The doctor found bacteria in my stomach, and I was diagnosed with a gastric ulcer. Now I'm being told that I should get screened for stomach cancer. Is ...