Disproportionality analysis of drug-induced dry mouth using data from the United States food and drug administration adverse event reporting system database [PDF]
Background: Drug-induced dry mouth is an adverse reaction that can significantly affect the quality of life and mental state of patients. In this study, we aimed to identify the most common drugs associated with dry mouth using data from the United ...
Dan Xu, Hong Zhu, Meng Wu
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The effect of demographic characteristics on the relationship between smoking and dry mouth in Iran: a cross-sectional, case-control study [PDF]
OBJECTIVES The effect of age, sex, and other demographic factors on the relationship between smoking and dry mouth remains unknown. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of demographic characteristics on the relationship between dry mouth,
Shahla Kakoei +3 more
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Dry mouth effects from drugs used for depression, anxiety, schizophrenia and bipolar mood disorder in adults: systematic review [PDF]
Background Poor oral health is increasingly recognised as an important comorbidity in people with psychiatric illness. One risk factor is psychotropic-induced dry mouth.
Cherilyn Xue Wei Teoh +6 more
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Evaluate five different diagnostic tests for dry mouth assessment in geriatric residents in long-term institutions in Taiwan [PDF]
Background Residents in long-term care (LTC) institutions require care plans to effectively resolve dry mouth. Simple and easily comprehensible dry mouth indices must be developed to assist care professionals in determining dry mouth among residents ...
Yao-Ming Cheng +4 more
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Estimating the cut-off point of Xerostomia Inventory questionnaire score to diagnose dry mouth based on non-stimulating saliva test: a diagnostic sensitivity and specificity study [PDF]
Aim Xerostomia is defined as a subjective complaint of dry mouth and is a prevalent condition. The study aims to estimate the cut point of the xerostomia inventory (XI) questionnaire for diagnosing dry mouth based on a saliva test.
Donya Pourjahanshah +3 more
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Quantitative assessment of dry mouth in scrub typhus using salivary scintigraphy [PDF]
Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by the intracellular pathogen Orientia tsutsugamushi. The clinical features include fever, myalgia, lymphadenopathy, and dry mouth.
Joo-Hee Hwang +3 more
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Xerostomia (dry mouth) in patients with COVID-19: a case series [PDF]
Fathi Y, Hoseini E, Atoof F, Mottaghi R.
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Objective Non‐surgical scaling and root planing (SRP), as an initial form of periodontal treatment, followed by ongoing periodontal maintenance appointments is necessary to manage periodontal disease and prevent tooth loss.
Taylor V. Sparrow +3 more
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Quality of life and oral health in elderly [PDF]
We want to assess quality of life in elderly patients in relation to the number of remaining teeth, the number of ingested drugs and xerostomía and to determine the correlation between an increased intake of drugs and a greater feeling of dry mouth and ...
González Serrano, José +5 more
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