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Oral Mucositis as a Side Effect of Myeloablative Chemotherapy in Hemato-oncological Patients

, 2008
The group of 20 patients treated for non-Hodgkin lymphomas and multiple myeloma was examined by stomatologists before planned autologous transplantation of stem cells. After tooth sanation and removal of the sources of local irritation and potential foci
I. Skoumalová, J. Pazdera, R. Pink, J. Vondráková, E. Faber   +4 more
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Prevention of oral mucositis in paediatric patients treated with chemotherapy ; a randomised crossover trial comparing two protocols of oral care

, 2004
This study compared the efficacy of two protocols for oral care using either chlorhexidine or benzydamine as oral rinses to alleviate mucositis in children undergoing chemotherapy.
Chang, Anne M., Cheng, Karis K.F., Yuen, M. P.   +2 more
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The Neuroprotective Effect of a Waste Byproduct Obtained From Pomegranate (Punica granatum)

Phytotherapy Research, EarlyView.
The Effect of a Waste Byproduct Obtained From Pomegranate on Neurodegeneration. ABSTRACT Pomegranate is an exceptional fruit that can have several beneficial effects on human health. The peel of pomegranate, a waste product, should be recovered as it still contains valuable constituents, including phenolic compounds, minerals and fibre. The recovery of
Jessica Maiuolo, Valeria Mazza, Rosamaria Caminiti, Francesca Oppedisano, Saverio Nucera, Salvatore Ragusa, Sara Ilari, Lucia Carmela Passacatini, Luigi Tucci, Giuseppe Trunfio, Vincenzo Mollace, Carolina Muscoli   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alimentary mucositis: putting the guidelines into practice

, 2006
The original publication can be found at www.springerlink.comBackground: The Mucositis Study Group of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer and International Society of Oral Oncology completed an evidence-based review of the ...
Keefe, D., Brennan, M., Schubert, M., von Bultzingslowen, I.   +3 more
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Facility Type Predicts Treatment Regimen for Human Papillomavirus Positive Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives Treatment landscapes are changing for HPV+ oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) without compromising oncologic outcomes. We aim to analyze treatment trends of HPV+ OPC at academic (ACs) and nonacademic centers (NACs). Methods The National Cancer Database was queried, and multinomial logistic regression was used to predict treatment trends ...
Monica S. Trent, Kelsey Roman, Timothy I. Hsu, Yarah M. Haidar, Tjoson Tjoa   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Timing for Radiotherapy Initiation After Dental Extraction and Risk of Osteoradionecrosis in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients are advised to undergo dental extraction of teeth with poor prognosis prior to radiotherapy (RT) initiation to prevent osteoradionecrosis (ORN). However, insufficient healing time may result in persistent extraction wounds during RT, which constitute a potential risk factor for ORN, whereas ...
Nuo‐Zhou Liu, Yi‐Xuan Liu, Zhe Li, Jun Ma, Na Liu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Improved gut microbiota by selenium-enriched Bifidobacterium longum DD98 alleviates chemotherapy-induced intestinal mucositis via inhibiting the STING pathway

npj Science of Food
Intestinal mucositis, a common chemotherapy side effect, lacks effective treatments. This study evaluated the protective effect of selenium-enriched Bifidobacterium longum DD98 (SeDD98) on irinotecan-induced intestinal mucositis.
Yu-Shuang Qiu, Chen Ye, Qiao Li, Ling-Chen Jiang, Can-Can Zhou, Hui Fu, Dong-Jie Li, Daijie Chen, Fu-Ming Shen   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical validation of the nursing diagnosis of inadequate nutritional intake in children with cancer

International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, EarlyView.
Abstract Purpose To clinically validate the nursing diagnosis “Inadequate Nutritional Intake” based on elements identified within a specific situation theory framework in the context of children with cancer. Methods This is a diagnostic accuracy study following the Standards for Reporting Diagnostic Accuracy Studies (STARD) protocol.
Iane Ximenes Teixeira, Natália Cabrera Matos, Marcos Venícios de Oliveira Lopes, Viviane Martins da Silva, Amanda Laryssa Gomes do Nascimento, Yanka Alcântara Cavalcante, Ana Beatriz Oliveira Marques dos Santos, Daniele Paula Alves Mouta   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efficacy of Episil® in patients with hematologic malignancies: a comparative study

BMC Oral Health
Background Episil® is a nonabsorbable liquid medical material used to coat and protect the mucosa in patients with oral mucositis. A few studies have reported its efficacy in patients with head and neck cancer.
Taeko Fukutani, Yukio Yoshioka, Shinpei Imori, Hirokazu Yanagihara, Kensaku Sumi, Yoshinari Myoken, Yoshinori Fujita, Souichi Yanamoto   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hepcidin promotes oral ulcer healing via amphiregulin production in rats

Journal of Dental Sciences
Background/purpose: Hepcidin is an antimicrobial peptide that regulates iron metabolism. Recently, hepcidin was reported to promote wound healing. However, the mechanism underlying hepcidin signaling in the oral mucosa remains unclear.
Naoto Taguchi, Suzuro Hitomi, Hitoshi Sato, Yoshinori Hayashi, Ikuko Shibuta, Koichi Iwata, Tatsuo Shirota, Masamichi Shinoda   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source