Advances in Gene Therapy for Xerostomia: Current Perspectives and Future Directions: A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Bilal MU +6 more
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Oral wound healing in the elderly: Mechanisms, challenges, and innovations
Abstract Objective This narrative synthesizes current knowledge on the biological mechanisms, clinical challenges, and regenerative innovations for optimizing intraoral wound healing in the elderly. Methods Narrative review of preclinical and clinical studies addressing age‐related changes in the four canonical wound‐healing phases (hemostasis ...
Ann M. Decker +7 more
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Sleep and circadian disruption reshape immune homeostasis in oral tissues: mechanistic roles of melatonin and cortisol in periodontal disease and xerostomia. [PDF]
Chen MH +7 more
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Abstract Background Population aging is reshaping prosthodontic care for both partially and completely edentulous individuals. In older adults, conditions such as frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and cognitive decline can have a direct impact on the biological and biomechanical demands of implant therapy, thereby influencing the success of implant
Yu‐Ting Yeh +10 more
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Treatment of Xerostomia with Mesenchymal Stem Cells - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials. [PDF]
Hansen J +5 more
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Abstract Objectives This review synthesizes evidence regarding the prevalence, epidemiological associations, and mechanistic pathways between osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and dental implant therapy. Materials and Methods A literature review was conducted to identify studies focused on: osteoporosis, periodontal disease, and dental implants ...
Samin Sirous +4 more
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Routine radioactive iodine (RAI) after thyroidectomy in low‐risk differentiated thyroid cancer shows no clear benefit in reducing recurrence or improving survival. These findings support a selective, risk‐based approach, avoiding unnecessary treatment and potential adverse effects.
Maheen Asif +5 more
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Evaluation of salivary gland changes in menopausal women with xerostomia using the modified Schirmer test and ultrasonography. [PDF]
Karacan Çelebi S, Paksoy CS.
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ABSTRACT Background Unknown primary cancer in the head and neck presents a difficult surgical treatment dilemma. Patients with squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary (SCCUP) typically present with an enlarging neck mass found on biopsy but with no indication of primary site on diagnostic exams such as flexible laryngoscopy, CT, MRI, and/or PET/CT ...
Nikhil Bellamkonda +5 more
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Commentary: Comparative efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions on treatment-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. [PDF]
Shazo S.
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