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Comparing the Effects of Menthol-cold Water and Psyllium on Thirst and Xerostomia among Patients in Intensive Care Unit

Archives of Anesthesia and Critical Care, 2021
Background: Thirst is a prevalent problem among patients in intensive care unit. This study aimed to compare the effects of menthol-cold water and psyllium on thirst and xerostomia among patients in intensive care unit.
Leila Sayadi, Ebrahim Khadem, Elnaz Nasiri   +2 more
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Safe Omission of Postoperative Neck Irradiation in Selected pN0 Patients With Locally Advanced Oral Cavity Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Postoperative radiotherapy is the standard treatment for locally advanced oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC); however, the indication for neck irradiation (NI) in pN0 patients remains debatable. We evaluated whether the omission of NI compromises outcomes in pT3–T4 pN0 patients treated with adequate neck dissection (ND).
Mathilde Mirallié, Anouchka Modesto, Marie Pajiep, Sébastien Vergez, Jérôme Sarini, Lucie Piram, Céline Dalmasso, Benjamin Vairel, Emilien Chabrillac, Agnès Dupret‐Bories   +9 more
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Treatment With the Shaker Head‐Lift Exercise in Head and Neck Cancer Patients With Radiation‐Induced Dysphagia: 12‐Month Results on Swallowing Function From a Randomized, Controlled Trial

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dysphagia is a common side‐effect after radiotherapy in head and neck cancer patients. This randomized study aimed to evaluate the effect of the shaker head‐lift exercise (HLE) after 12 months with flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES). Methods Patients were randomly assigned to the intervention (n = 30) or the control
Signe Rödseth Smith, Caterina Finizia, Kerstin Petersson, Lisa Tuomi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Risk factors, hyposalivation and impact of xerostomia on oral health-related quality of life

Brazilian Oral Research
To determine xerostomia-related frequency, factors, salivary flow rates and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) of patients attending the Universidad Andrés Bello Dental School Clinic, in the city of Viña del Mar, Chile.
Sven NIKLANDER, Laura VEAS, Cristina BARRERA, Flavio FUENTES, Giuliana CHIAPPINI, Maureen MARSHALL   +5 more
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Study on the Clinical Significance and Related Factors of Thirst and Xerostomia in Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients

Kidney & Blood Pressure Research, 2013
Aims: To analyse the clinical significance and related factors of thirst and xerostomia and to find methods to alleviate thirst and xerostomia in maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients.
Wei-Feng Fan, Qi Zhang, Li-Hong Luo, Jian-Ying Niu, Yong Gu   +4 more
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Non‐Metastatic Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Oropharynx: Primary Surgery or (Chemo)radiotherapy?

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background In patients with locally advanced, non‐metastatic oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), surgery‐based and nonsurgical treatment approaches have not been adequately compared in randomized Phase III clinical trials. Current clinical guidelines recommend various surgical and nonsurgical strategies across disease stages for ...
Primož Strojan, Avraham Eisbruch, June Corry, Sandra Nuyts, Pim de Graaf, Luiz P. Kowalski, Jonathan J. Beitler, Sweet Ping Ng, William M. Mendenhall, M. P. Sreeram, Karthik N. Rao, Anna Luíza Damaceno Araújo, Alfio Ferlito   +12 more
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Hyperemesis gravidarum and oral health: A scoping review

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy (NVP), associated with dehydration, nutritional deficiencies, and systemic complications. Although recurrent vomiting, altered dietary patterns, and medication effects might plausibly affect oral health, this relationship has not been comprehensively ...
Niamh Coffey, Lucy James, Angela C. Flynn, Zeinab El‐Dirani, Shahnawaz Khijmatgar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic susceptibility to patient-reported xerostomia among long-term oropharyngeal cancer survivors

Scientific Reports, 2022
Genetic susceptibility for xerostomia, a common sequela of radiotherapy and chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer, is unknown. Therefore, to identify genetic variants associated with moderate to severe xerostomia, we conducted a GWAS of 359 long ...
Puja Aggarwal, Katherine A. Hutcheson, Robert Yu, Jian Wang, Clifton D. Fuller, Adam S. Garden, Ryan P. Goepfert, Jillian Rigert, Frank E. Mott, Charles Lu, Stephen Y. Lai, G. Brandon Gunn, Mark S. Chambers, Guojun Li, Chih-Chieh Wu, Ehab Y. Hanna, Erich M. Sturgis, Sanjay Shete   +17 more
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A Framework to Establish Diet and Nutrition Competencies for Oral Health Care Education

Journal of Dental Education, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective: To prevent and manage oral disease, oral health care practitioners (OHCPs) must provide dietary counseling based on nutrition science. OHCPs are often ill‐equipped to provide such counseling due to fragmented and inadequate dietary education, which is typically attributed to limited curricular time or appropriately qualified faculty.
Teresa A. Marshall, Michael Crowe, Riva Touger‐Decker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Xerostomia and associated factors among adults with HIV on HAART attending voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) clinics in Dar Es Salaam

BMC Oral Health
Background Adequate saliva quantity and quality are necessary for proper oral function and protection. Xerostomia, or dry mouth, is a common complaint among people living with HIV (PLHIV) which increases their risk of acquiring oral diseases.
Lilian Ephrem Mkonyi, Luciana Albert Mmary   +1 more
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