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Effects of amphetamine on development of oral candidiasis in rats [PDF]

open access: yes, 1999
[Abstract] Experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of amphetamine (0.4 mg/kg of body weight/day) on the development of oral candidiasis in Sprague-Dawley rats.
Balboa, J.   +8 more
core   +3 more sources

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Head and Neck Chemoradiation: A Scoping Review With Exploratory Meta‐Analysis

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may contribute to fatigue in head and neck cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy, particularly as both have the potential to impact the mechanics and dynamics of the airway.
Augustin G. L. Vannier   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lipofuscin: The Missing Link in the Worsening of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

open access: yesThe Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Lipofuscin, also known as the age pigment, is a permanent autofluorescent intracellular deposit that accumulates with aging or oxidative stress, thereby interfering with cellular function. This study revealed significantly larger deposits of lipofuscin in the lateral pharyngeal wall muscles of patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared
Kristine Fahl   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The human gastric microbiota: Is it time to rethink the pathogenesis of stomach diseases? [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
NTRODUCTION: Although long thought to be a sterile organ, due to its acid production, the human stomach holds a core microbiome. AIM: To provide an update of findings related to gastric microbiota and its link with gastric diseases.
COMPARE, DEBORA   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Analysis of a possible association between oral lichen planus and drug intake. A controlled study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
Objectives: To investigate whether daily systemic and/or topical medication contributes to the development of oral lichen planus (OLP) lesions. Study Design: The study involved 110 OLP patients and 76 control subjects, matched by age, race and sex.
dos Santos, Carlos H. R.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

The Spectrum of Abnormal Tongue Movements: Review of Phenomenology, Etiology, and Differential Diagnosis

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Classifying abnormal tongue movements is challenging due to their varied presentations and limited visibility compared to other body parts. Accurate identification of the phenomenology guides physical examination and can point to specific diagnoses.
Nathaniel Bendahan   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deterioration in saliva quality in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome: impact of decrease in salivary epidermal growth factor on the severity of intraoral manifestations

open access: yesInflammation and Regeneration, 2018
Background Sjögren’s syndrome (SS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands, especially the salivary and lacrimal glands.
Naoto Azuma   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Voice and Speech in Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders

open access: yesMovement Disorders Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Background Motor speech disorders are early, common, and functionally limiting features of atypical parkinsonian disorders (APDs) such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), corticobasal syndrome (CBS), and multiple system atrophy (MSA). These impairments are underrecognized and undertreated in neurology clinics.
Federico Rodriguez‐Porcel   +48 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Simplified Technique to Record Neutral Zone and Cameo Surface in Complete Denture

open access: yesIndian Journal of Dental Research
Introduction: Providing complete denture therapy to patients with atrophic residual alveolar ridges is challenging, because these patients suffer ongoing resorption of the denture foundation; regardless of contemporary treatment options, physiologically ...
Aditi Nanda   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

MAIN EYEOLOGICAL FACTORS OF KSEROSTOMY

open access: yesУкраїнський стоматологічний альманах, 2018
Dry mouth has recently become a widespread problem. Mouthwash plays an important role in protecting against caries, chewing and eating. Insufficient salivation leads to mucosal dryness and discomfort.
N.O. Ryabushko, V.M. Dvornik
doaj   +1 more source

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