BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2017 Background Gum chewing has been reported to enhance the intestinal function recovery after caesarean section, current perspectives and practice guidelines vary widely on the use of gum chewing, more studies on the role of gum chewing after caesarean ...
Zunjia Wen +4 more
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Concentration in Saliva and Antibacterial Effect of Xylitol Chewing Gum: In Vivo and In Vitro Study
Applied Sciences, 2020 Purpose. The saliva concentration of xylitol released from two chewing gums was recorded, the first containing xylitol as the only sweetener (100% xylitol) and the second containing only 22% of the polyol.
Fabio Cocco +3 more
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Randomized clinical trial of postoperative chewing gum versus standard care after colorectal resection [PDF]
, 2016 Background: Chewing gum may stimulate gastrointestinal motility with beneficial effects on postoperative ileus suggested in small studies. The primary aim of this trial was to determine whether chewing gum reduces length of hospital stay (LOS) after ...
Atkinson, C. +8 more
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Chewing gum improves postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal function after cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVE: To examine whether chewing gum hastens the return of gastrointestinal function after a cesarean delivery. METHODS: All randomized controlled trials comparing the use of chewing gum in the immediate postoperative recovery period (i.e ...
Berghella, Vincenzo +4 more
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Scientific Reports, 2022 Although previous studies reported that chewing gum during the preoperative fasting has the benefits of alleviating anxiety and dry mouth, preoperative chewing gum has yet to be accepted as a standard practice due to conventional anesthetic custom.
Yu Jeong Bang +4 more
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Nicotine-replacement therapy: A proven treatment for smoking cessation [PDF]
, 2010 Smoking is a major cause of cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases and cancer. Despite the high prevalence of smokers worldwide, smokers are often neglected and not offered effective assistance with quitting their habits. In order to overcome this
Robson, Noorzurani
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Investigating the impact of nicotine on executive functions using a novel virtual reality assessment [PDF]
, 2012 Aims Nicotine is known to enhance aspects of cognitive functioning in abstinent smokers but the effects on specific areas of executive functions, and in non-smokers are inconclusive.
Al-Adawi +47 more
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Six months of high-dose xylitol in high-risk caries subjects—a 2-year randomised, clinical trial [PDF]
, 2013 Objectives The hypothesis was that the daily use of a high dose of a xylitol chewing gum for 6 months would reduce the increment of decayed permanent first molar surfaces (ΔD6S) in high-risk schoolchildren after 2 years.
Cagetti, Maria Grazia +6 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Grancalcin (GCA), a myeloid‐derived protein, is enriched in gingival tissues of periodontitis patients and mouse models. Through interactions with CD44 and activation of MYH9, GCA promotes NF‐κB signaling and exacerbates periodontal inflammation and bone loss.
Min Zhou +6 more
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Prognos (R) in the diagnosis of amalgam hypersensitivity - A diagnostic case-control study [PDF]
, 2007 Objective: We aimed to investigate whether the Prognos (R) device might be a useful tool in the diagnosis of disorders suspected to be due to dental amalgam fillings.
Colbert AP +11 more
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