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Radiation-induced xerostomia and cariogenic dietary habits
PurposeDespite the availability of various prevention methods, dental caries continue to be diagnosed in patients receiving head and neck...
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Sco** review of the relationship between xerostomia and voice quality
PurposeThis sco** review aims to synthesize all of the currently available information on how xerostomia correlates with vocal function and the...
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The Photobiomodulation effect of 980 nm Diode Laser on Patients with Xerostomia
PurposeXerostomia is not a disease in itself. This condition is associated with systemic diseases, medication use, and radiotherapy. Oral and general...
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Xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer: a sco** review of clinical features and complications
BackgroundThe aim of this project was to review the literature on dry mouth / xerostomia in patients with advanced cancer, with the objectives being...
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Sodium-hyaluronate mouthwash on radiotherapy-induced xerostomia: a randomised clinical trial
IntroductionRadiotherapy-induced xerostomia (RIX) is one of the most common adverse effects of radiotherapy (RT) in head and neck cancer patients...
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Validation of the Korean version of the Summated Xerostomia Inventory among older adults residing in nursing homes
BackgroundXerostomia is commonly experienced by older individuals. We sought to develop and evaluate the reliability and validity of the Korean...
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Photobiomodulation for the management of xerostomia and oral mucositis in patients with cancer: a randomized clinical trial
To evaluate the applicability of photobiomodulation therapy (PBM-T) in the management of xerostomia and OM. Fifty-three patients with head and neck...
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The impact of submandibular glands protection on xerostomia as monitored by diffusion-weighted imaging in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients
PurposeTo determine the impact of sparing submandibular glands (SMGs) on alleviating xerostomia and the functional dynamics of the irradiated parotid...
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Impact of low-level laser therapy on the quality of life of patients with xerostomia undergoing head and neck radiotherapy: a systematic review
PurposeTo carry out a systematic review to assess whether low-level laser therapy can improve the quality of life of patients with xerostomia...
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Xerostomia, the perception of general and oral health and health risk behaviours in people over 65 years of age
BackgroundThis study investigated the association between xerostomia and health risk behaviours, general and oral health and quality of life.
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Effectiveness of thyme honey in the management of xerostomia in geriatric patients with end-stage renal disease: a randomized controlled clinical trial with a biochemical assessment
BackgroundTaking into consideration the value of the oral health condition in geriatric people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) associated with...
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Characterization of dysgeusia and xerostomia in patients with multiple myeloma treated with the T-cell redirecting GPRC5D bispecific antibody talquetamab
PurposeIn recent years, various immunotherapies have improved the survival of patients with multiple myeloma (MM). However, there remains an unmet...
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Effectiveness and safety of mesenchymal stem/stromal cell for radiation-induced hyposalivation and xerostomia in previous head and neck cancer patients (MESRIX-III): a study protocol for a single-centre, double-blinded, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase II study
BackgroundA predominant side effect of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer is salivary gland hypofunction and xerostomia leading to debilitating...
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Xerostomia: an immunotherapy-related adverse effect in cancer patients
PurposeXerostomia is an underrecognized adverse effect of immunotherapy (IO) that can significantly impact patients’ quality of life by leading to...
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Effects of low-level light therapy on xerostomia related to hyposalivation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials
Hyposalivation is a condition represented by a reduced salivary flow and may include symptoms such as mouth dryness (xerostomia), loss of taste,...
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Does lower dose pilocarpine have a role in radiation-induced xerostomia in the modern radiotherapy era? A single-center experience based on patient-reported outcome measures
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the efficacy of lower dose pilocarpine in alleviating late dry mouth symptoms in head and neck cancer patients...
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Dysphagia and masticatory performance as a mediator of the xerostomia to quality of life relation in the older population
BackgroundThe impact of poor oral health on older adults’ quality of life is a public health problem. In this study, the mediating effects of dental...
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The effect of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation on patient-reported subjective oral dryness: a systematic review focusing on prevalence, severity and distress
ObjectiveThe aim of the present systematic review is to assess the prevalence and severity of and distress caused by xerostomia over time in adult...
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The supportive use of photobiomodulation on salivary glands: a narrative review and meta-analysis
PurposeRadiotherapy is one of the main strategies used in the treatment of cancer patients and it can cause early or late xerostomia and/or...
