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Myeloablative Busulfan, Fludarabine and Melphalan Conditioning for Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Childhood Myeloid Malignancy

Asia-Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, EarlyView.
We report our single‐center experience of transplant outcomes with a busulfan, fludarabine and melphalan‐based conditioning regimen for children < 18 years of age. The regimen was shown to be well tolerated and effective for heavily pretreated children with high‐risk myeloid malignancies prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant.
Mayank Dhamija, Fiona Kerr, Hazel Gough, Johnathan Soggee, Laurence C. Cheung, Rishi S. Kotecha, Shanti Ramachandran   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Jasminum grandiflorum oral gel as an add-on to standard of care in radiation induced grade 2 oral mucositis - an open label pilot clinical trial

Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Background: Radiation-induced oral mucositis is one of the most critical dose-limiting toxicities associated with radiation therapy for oral cancer which can result in treatment interruption and compromise the quality of the life of cancer patients. Jati
A.R. Anuja, R. Anoop, Arun Mohanan, N.V. Ramesh   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Oral Zinc Sulphate in Preventionof Radiation Induced OropharyngealMucositis During and After Radiotherapyin Patients with Head and Neck Cancers

Middle East Journal of Cancer, 2010
Introduction:Mucositis is a disturbing side effect of radiotherapy treatment forhead and neck cancer. To date, no effective modality for its prophylaxis and treatmenthas been found. We performed this study to evaluate the efficacy of oral zincsulphate in
Mohammad Mohammadianpanah, Shapour Omidvari, Mohammad Amin Mosleh-Shirazi, Mansour Ansari, Niloofar Ahmadloo, Hamid Nasrolahi, Ahmad Mosalaei, Amin Shafizad   +7 more
doaj  

Cancer pain: current practice and emerging targets

British Journal of Pharmacology, EarlyView.
Cancer pain (CP) arises from a complex interplay between the tumour and its microenvironment. Many patients experience a mixed pain phenotype that encompasses nociceptive, neuropathic and neuroinflammatory mechanisms, and vary across tumour type and disease stage. Despite decades of intensive research, the mainstay of cancer pain treatment is still non‐
Yi Ye, Marcin Chwistek, Zhiting Gong, Vanessa Uzonwanne, Xiaojie Shi, Arpad Szallasi   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Repeated Use of Emergency Departments for Nontraumatic Dental Conditions: Factors Associated With Being a Superutilizer

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Due to inadequate access to regular, affordable dental care, many patients turn to emergency departments (EDs) for the treatment of nontraumatic dental conditions (NTDCs). NTDC ED visits are a large burden on the U.S. healthcare system, with over 1.3 million visits each year and over $1 billion in associated charges.
Morgan Santoro, Lisa J. Heaton, Adrianna C. Sonnek, Rebecca A. Preston, John J. O'Malley, Eric P. Tranby   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Oral Health Care Services, Barriers and Enablers to Maintaining Good Oral Health in Motor Neurone Disease: A Scoping Review

Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives The objective of this scoping review was to map existing literature on oral health and related care in individuals with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Specifically, the review aimed to identify barriers and facilitators to maintaining oral hygiene, summarise available clinical guidelines and patient‐facing resources, and examine how ...
Mariam A. Khokhar, Lucy A. O'Malley, Anne‐Marie Glenny, Xiaohui Chen   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of oral health on mucositis in patients undergoing hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT)

, 2012
Aims: To establish whether or not the state of patient oral health can influence the occurrence and/or severity of oral mucositis during hematopoietic progenitor cell transplantation (HPCT).
de Arriba de la Fuente, Felipe, Vicente García, Vicente, Hernández Fernández, Ana, Cabrerizo Merino, María del Carmen, Oñate Sánchez, Ricardo Elías, Heras, I.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

The Role of the Keratinized Mucosa in Peri‐Implant Diseases Onset and Brushing Discomfort: A 10‐Year Follow‐Up

Clinical Oral Implants Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To evaluate the effect of narrow (< 2 mm) and wide (≥ 2 mm) keratinized mucosa (KM) over 10 years on peri‐implant diagnosis and brushing discomfort. Materials and Methods Eighty patients were initially evaluated. Demographic data, modified plaque index (mPI)/plaque index (PI), probing depth (PD), clinical attachment level (CAL ...
Fernanda Angelio da Costa Deller, Jeniffer Perussolo, André Barbisan de Souza, Ricardo Puziol de Oliveira, Flávia Matarazzo, Maurício G Araújo   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of Crown Design, Cement Type and Margin Depth on the Removal of Cement Remnants Around Single Implant‐Supported Restorations. An In‐Vitro Study

Clinical Oral Implants Research, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objectives To assess the influence of crown design, cement type, and margin depth on the removal efficiency of residual cement around single implant‐supported restorations. Methods Twelve mandibular models with a missing first molar were fabricated and provided with single implant analogs (centrally/distally placed) and two different crown ...
Shaza Bishti, Christiane Apeldorn, Anne Rittich, Stefan Wolfart, Taşkın Tuna   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Rebamipide gargle and benzydamine gargle in prevention and management of chemo-radiotherapy and radiotherapy-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients (randomized clinical trial)

BMC Oral Health
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the preventive and therapeutic effects of rebamipide gargle in comparison with benzydamine in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy.
Basma Elsaadany, Samah M. Anayb, Karim Mashhour, Mohammed Yossif, Fat’heya Zahran   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source