Xerostomia
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

Ipsilateral irradiation for well lateralized carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx: results on tumor control and xerostomia.

30 Aug 2009 BACKGROUND: In head and neck cancer, bilateral neck irradiation is the standard approach for many tumor locations and stages. Increasing knowledge on the pattern of nodal invasion leads to more precise targeting and normal tissue sparing. The aim of ... Read more...

Protective effect of lecithinized SOD on reactive oxygen species-induced xerostomia.

30 Aug 2009 Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are believed to be involved in radiation-induced xerostomia, and the application of antioxidants may be a promising method for treating patients suffering from salivary gland dysfunction. In this study, we examined the ... Read more...

Effects of Chinese herbs on salivary fluid secretion by isolated and perfused rat submandibular glands.

19 Aug 2009 AIM: To determine whether Chinese herbs (CHs) relieve xerostomia (dry mouth) by increasing salivary secretion. METHODS: The submandibular glands of Wistar rats were surgically isolated and perfused arterially with buffered salt solution. After ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Xerostomia'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Ipsilateral irradiation for well lateralized carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx: results on tumor control and xerostomia. 30 Aug 2009
• Protective effect of lecithinized SOD on reactive oxygen species-induced xerostomia. 30 Aug 2009
• Effects of Chinese herbs on salivary fluid secretion by isolated and perfused rat submandibular glands. 19 Aug 2009
• Acupressure and acupuncture for side effects of radiotherapy. 12 Aug 2009
• A patient with dry mouth. 30 Jul 2009
• Modeling plan-related clinical complications using machine learning tools in a multiplan IMRT framework. 30 Jul 2009
• Increased prevalence of antibodies to thyroid peroxidase in dry eyes and mouth syndrome or sicca asthenia polyalgia syndrome. 13 Jul 2009
• Bath and shower effects in the rat parotid gland explain increased relative risk of parotid gland dysfunction after intensity-modulated radiotherapy. 13 Jul 2009
• Influence of dual blockade of the renin-angiotensin system on thirst in hemodialysis patients. 14 Jun 2009
• The cholinesterase inhibitor physostigmine for the local treatment of dry mouth: a randomized study. 30 May 2009
• Tolerability and safety profile of posaconazole: evaluation of 18 controlled studies in healthy volunteers. 30 May 2009
• Atrophic change of tongue papilla in 44 patients with Sjögren syndrome. 30 May 2009
• [Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and oral complications] 30 May 2009
• Sjögren's syndrome patients presenting with hypergammaglobulinemia are relatively unresponsive to cevimeline treatment. 17 May 2009
• Treatment of sicca symptoms with hydroxychloroquine in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. 9 May 2009
• Developing a CTCAEs patient questionnaire for late toxicity after head and neck radiotherapy. 4 May 2009
• Evaluation by (99m)Tc-pertechnetate scintigraphy of the effect of levocetirizine on salivary glands function, in allergic rhinitis patients. 29 Apr 2009
• Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome from a xerostomia case accompanied by multiple dental caries. 29 Apr 2009
• Stomatological approach to Sjögren's syndrome: diagnosis, management and therapeutical timing. 29 Apr 2009
• Oral health in hospitalised patients: assessment and hygiene. 29 Apr 2009

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Technical information about 'Xerostomia'

Definition: Decreased salivary flow.

Descriptor UI: D014987

Alternative terms: Xerostomia; Xerostomias; Hyposalivation; Hyposalivations; Asialia; Asialias; Mouth Dryness; Dryness, Mouth;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;

Tree Number: C07.465.815.929;

Technical Notes: decreased saliva flow