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Current management of xerostomia in head and neck cancer patients.

American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2023
Radiotherapy (RT) continues to play a key role in the management of head and neck cancer (HNC). Xerostomia remains a principal detriment to the quality of life (QoL) for 80 % of surviving patients receiving head and neck radiation.
C. Nathan, A. Asarkar, P. Entezami, J. Corry, P. Strojan, V. Poorten, Antti Makitie, A. Eisbruch, K. Robbins, R. Smee, M. S. St John, C. Chiesa-Estomba, S. Winter, J. Beitler, A. Ferlito   +14 more
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Risk Factors for Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy of Head-and-Neck Cancers

Anticancer Research, 2022
Background/Aim: Many head-and-neck cancer patients receive radiotherapy, which may be associated with significant toxicities. Xerostomia is considered one of the most debilitating late adverse events. This study was performed to identify risk factors for
Britta Warwas, F. Cremers, K. Gerull, A. Leichtle, K. Bruchhage, S. Hakim, S. Schild, D. Rades   +7 more
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Cancer treatment-related xerostomia: basics, therapeutics, and future perspectives

European Journal of Medical Research
Xerostomia, generally addressed as dry mouth, poses significant challenges to patients’ quality of life, particularly in the context of cancer treatment.
Mohammad-Salar Hosseini, S. Sanaie, A. Mahmoodpoor, Saba Jabbari Beyrami, Hossein Jabbari Beyrami, S. Fattahi, F. Jahanshahlou, Mahdi Zarei, Alireza Rahimi Mamaghani, Mahshid Kuchaki Rafsanjani   +9 more
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The Oral Microbial Ecosystem in Age-Related Xerostomia: A Critical Review

International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Xerostomia is a widespread condition among the elderly, impacting as many as 50% of individuals within this demographic. This review aims to analyze the association between age-related xerostomia and the oral microbial ecosystem.
X. Pei, Liangyu Zhou, Man-Wah Tsang, W. C. Tai, S. Wong   +4 more
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Hyposalivation and Xerostomia and Burning Mouth Syndrome: Medical Management.

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, 2021
In this chapter, the authors review the benefits of saliva and the destructive consequences of its loss. It is hoped that this will help their colleagues identify and treat patients before development of symptoms.
Jaykrishna Thakkar, Christopher J. Lane
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Oral Health-Related Quality of Life and Associated Factors in Patients with Xerostomia.

International Journal of Dental Hygiene, 2021
OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate clinical and demographic factors associated with oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with xerostomia.
Jee-Hye Choi, Moon-Jong Kim, H. Kho
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Association of xerostomia and taste alterations of patients receiving antineoplastic chemotherapy: A cause for nutritional concern.

Clinical Nutrition ESPEN, 2021
BACKGROUND & AIMS The symptoms of xerostomia and taste alteration are adverse effects which frequently occur in patients under chemotherapy and once associated they can potentially impair their nutritional status. The aim of this study was to investigate
I. M. Silva, L. C. Donaduzzi, C. C. Perini, S. A. Couto, R. Werneck, M. D. de Araújo, Maikol Kurahashi, A. Johann, L. Azevedo-Alanis, A. R. Vieira, P. Couto-Souza   +10 more
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Very late xerostomia, dysphagia, and neck fibrosis after head and neck radiotherapy

Head and Neck, 2019
Acute and late toxicity after intensity‐modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) impacts on patient quality of life; yet, very late toxicity data remain scarce.
Margot Baudelet, Leen Van den Steen, P. Tomassen, K. Bonte, P. Deron, W. Huvenne, S. Rottey, W. De Neve, N. Sundahl, Gwen Van Nuffelen, F. Duprez   +10 more
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Photobiomodulation for the management of xerostomia and oral mucositis in patients with cancer: a randomized clinical trial

Lasers in Medical Science, 2023
R. M. de Carvalho e Silva, F. Mendes, G. Degasperi, S. Pinheiro   +3 more
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Effects of low-level light therapy on xerostomia related to hyposalivation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials

Lasers in Medical Science, 2021
A. Golež, I. Frangež, K. Cankar, H. B. Frangež, M. Ovsenik, Lidija Nemeth   +5 more
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