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Immunopathogenesis of canine chronic ulcerative stomatitis. [PDF]

, 2020
Canine Chronic Ulcerative Stomatitis is a spontaneously occurring inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa. An immune-mediated pathogenesis is suspected though not yet proven.
Anderson, JG, Bizikova, P, Ford, K, Jimenez, RJ, Kol, A, Murphy, BG, Stapelton, BP, Vasilatis, D, Villarreal, A   +8 more
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Genotoxic and cytotoxic biomonitoring in patients exposed to full mouth radiographs – A radiological and cytological study

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, 2017
Background: In the past decades, X-rays have been used widely for diagnosis in dentistry. However, it is well-known that ionizing radiation causes damage (including single- and double-strand breaks) to DNA and DNA–protein crosslinks and induces cellular ...
Sunitha Kesidi, Kotya Naik Maloth, Kundoor Vinay Kumar Reddy, Paramkusam Geetha   +3 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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Relapsing–Remitting Multiple Sclerosis Is Associated With a Dysbiotic Oral Microbiome

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation, demyelination, and neurological impairment. While the gut microbiota's role in MS is extensively studied, the association between the oral microbiota and MS remains underexplored, particularly in North American cohorts.
Sukirth M. Ganesan, Meeta Yadav, Sudeep Ghimire, Peter C. Lehman, Apurva J. Patel, Sydney Woods, Heena Olalde, Jemmie Hoang, Mishelle Paullus, Catherine Cherwin, Christine Gill, Tracey Cho, Ashutosh K. Mangalam   +12 more
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Analytical profiling, modeling and transdermal/transmucosal characteristics of bioactive N-alkylamides [PDF]

, 2009
N-alkylamides are a group of bioactive molecules found in several plants. Extracts and formulations derived from these plants are not only used orally, but are applied on the skin and buccal mucosa as well.
Baert, Bram, Blondeel, Phillip, Boonen, Jente, Burvenich, Christian, De Spiegeleer, Bart   +4 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
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Oral Examination [PDF]

, 2017
The oral cavity is the first component of the digestive tract, which is delimited by the lips anteriorly and the oropharynx posteriorly. The oral cavity functions as a protective barrier and is an essential component for speech and swallowing ...
Burgess, Jeff, Eisen, Drore, Lynch, Denis P, Nordlund, James J., Stafford, Gary L, Villa, Alessandro, Wells, Michael J.   +6 more
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Topical Tocopherol for treatment of reticular oral lichen planus: randomized, double-blind, crossover study [PDF]

, 2016
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study assessed the efficacy of topical tocopherol acetate compared with placebo in easing oral discomfort in patients with reticular oral lichen planus (ROLP)
Bacci, Christian, Frigo, Anna Chiara, Sbricoli, Luca, Stellini, Edoardo, Valente, Marialuisa, Vanzo, Veronica   +5 more
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A Bespoke Programmable Interpenetrating Elastomer Network Composite Laryngeal Stent for Expedited Paediatric Laryngotracheal Reconstruction

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A programmable interpenetrating double‐network architecture, created via 3D‐TIPS printing and resin infusion, synergistically combines thermoplastic and thermosetting elastomers to balance structural rigidity and surface softness—crucial for paediatric laryngeal stents.
Elizabeth F. Maughan, Lei Wu, Dong Zhang, Linxiao Wu, Graca Ferreira Vaz Pinto Mendes, Wanqiao J. Tu, Heping Ma, Toby J. Proctor, Colin R. Butler, Thomas Kjærgaard, Mark W. Lowdell, Martin A. Birchall, Robert E. Hynds, Richard Hewitt, Wenhui Song   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dosimetric benefits of customised mouth-bite for head neck cancer patients undergoing modern proton therapy – An audit

Technical Innovations & Patient Support in Radiation Oncology
Background and aims: Proton therapy (PRT) for Head Neck Cancer (HNC), in view of the Bragg peak, spares critical structures like oral mucosa better than IMRT.
Sapna Nangia, Utpal Gaikwad, Patrick Joshua, Minnal Mookaiah, Nagarjuna Burela, Anusha Thirumalai, Srinivas Chilukuri, Sanjib Gayen, Ashok Reddy Karra, Dayananda S. Sharma   +9 more
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