Gum chewing and bowel function after Caesarean section under spinal anesthesia [PDF]
Objective: To determine the effect of gum chewing on bowel function postoperatively in women after cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Methods: This semi-experimental study was conducted at Near East University Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology ...
Ozlem Akalpler, H. Okumuş
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Effects of gum chewing training on oral function in normal adults: Part 1 investigation of perioral muscle pressure [PDF]
Background/purpose The strength of the intraoral and extraoral muscles that assist the function of tooth and jaw movement during mastication is important for performing oral function. The aim of this study was to investigate the usefulness of gum chewing
Mutsumi Takahashi, Y. Satoh
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Impact of Preoperative Gum Chewing on Postoperative Anti-Emetic Use in Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery for Benign Ovarian Masses: A Prospective, Single-Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common issue for females undergoing gynecological surgeries, including those assisted by robotic systems. Despite available prophylactic measures, the incidence of PONV remains high,
Min Suk Chae +3 more
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Effectiveness of chewing gum on blood glucose level among pregnant women with gestational diabetes: a randomized controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Aims Chewing gum could play a role in managing hyperglycemia in individuals with diabetes. The study evaluated the effects of chewing gum on blood sugar management in women diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).
Perimah Pasha Zanussi +7 more
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The Effect of Charcoal Based Chewing Gums in Reducing the Concentration of Unwanted Substances and Compounds: Dyes, Microbes and Viruses in Saliva [PDF]
Adding various substances to the chewing gums has led to the formation of new applications for them, which include drug delivery and oral and dental hygiene.
Mohammad Karimi +2 more
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Research Status and Development Trend of Chinese Medicine Chewing Gum [PDF]
At present, chewing gum plays a certain role in the medical field. With the increasing demand for health care functional products, Chinese Medicine Chewing Gum is gradually developing.
Yan Ni, Wen Ya, Tu Xi-Mei
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Effects of Gum Chewing on Recovery From Postoperative Ileus: A Randomized Clinical Trail
Background Sham feeding with products such as chewing gum has been theorized to decrease the incidence and time to resolution of postoperative ileus. The conflicting findings in the literature on this subject are because in part of the use of mixed study
Y. Hsu, Shu-Ying Szu
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These practice guidelines are a modular update of the "Practice guidelines for preoperative fasting and the use of pharmacologic agents to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration: Application to healthy patients undergoing elective procedures." The ...
G. Joshi +12 more
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Aspartame, a popular dietetic sweetener, may provoke headache in some susceptible individuals. Herein, we describe three cases of young women with migraine who reported their headaches could be provoked by chewing sugarless gum containing aspartame.
H J, Blumenthal, D A, Vance
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Chewing Gum May Alleviate Degree of Thirst in Patients on Hemodialysis
Background and Objectives: Fluid restriction commonly causes dry mouth in patients on hemodialysis (HD). The observed effects of chewing gum on the amount of saliva, interdialytic weight gain (IDWG), and degree of thirst in patients on HD have been ...
Yi-Qi Chen +4 more
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