Oral health has long been considered a mirror of overall health, and for patients with autoimmune diseases like Sjögren’s syndrome (SS), this connection runs even deeper. SS, an autoimmune disorder that primarily targets moisture-producing glands, has profound effects on the oral cavity, leading to decreased saliva production and altered salivary composition. But beneath these symptoms […]
When most people think of autoimmune diseases, the diagnostic journey often conjures images of invasive blood tests and lengthy medical evaluations. Yet, groundbreaking research is revealing that something as simple as a saliva sample could hold answers to some of medicine’s most complex conditions, like Sjögren’s syndrome (SS). This autoimmune disorder, affecting nearly a million […]
For decades, blood tests have been the gold standard for diagnosing and monitoring health conditions. But what if there was a way to gain similar, if not better, insights without the needle? Saliva testing, powered by recent technological breakthroughs, is proving to be a viable—and often superior—alternative in certain diagnostic scenarios. The Unique Edge of […]