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Uncovering a cure: NIH-supported research lays the groundwork for understanding and treating pain
From the lab to the bedside Pain affects millions of Americans. It’s hard to measure, and there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
Pain
Audio analgesia: How sound blunts pain—at least in mice
An international team of scientists, led in part by investigators from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, studied...
NIH Research, Pain
Sjögren’s syndrome: What you need to know
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that often damages the glands that make tears and saliva, or spit. It...
Sjögren's syndrome
Thriving with Sjögren’s syndrome
For decades, 79-year-old Joan Manny of Brookeville, Maryland, suffered from a variety of seemingly unconnected symptoms. In her teens and 2...
Sjögren's syndrome
Carrie Ann Inaba doesn’t let Sjögren’s syndrome stand in her way
Carrie Ann Inaba is a familiar face in millions of American homes. A lifelong dancer, she has become well-known as...
Sjögren's syndrome
5 common questions about dry mouth
Dry mouth is a common symptom of Sjögren's syndrome, as well as other diseases like diabetes and HIV/AIDS....
Sjögren's syndrome
Sjögren’s research explores genetic link to dry mouth, other saliva issues
Blake Warner, D.D.S., Ph.D., M.P.H., studies disorders that affect our salivary glands, including Sjögren's...
Sjögren's syndrome
Oral health and older adults
Brushing your teeth may not be the most fun part of your daily routine, but it pays off, especially as...
Dental Health
Gum disease by the numbers
Gum (or periodontal) disease is one of the leading threats to dental health. It's typically caused by poor brushing...
Gum Disease