Xerostomia may signal that liver disease 'has progressed' to cirrhosis in 50% of patients
Reductions in the flow rate of saliva may become increasingly apparent as alcohol-related liver disease advances. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 16, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Xerostomia is a warning sign of diabetes - indicates high blood sugar
The symptom can lead to mouth sores and loose teeth, among other problems. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Comparison of the 1 and 2% pilocarpine mouthwash in a xerostomic population: a randomized clinical trial
BMC Oral Health volume 22, Article number: 548 (2022) Cite this article Abstract Aims& background Pilocarpine is an accepted treatment for xerostomia, but limited research has been conducted on the oral, topical form. The present study aimed to compare the effects of 1 and 2% pilocarpine mouthwash on xerostomic participants. Methods In this double-blind clinical trial study, 48 subjects with xerostomia were randomly divided into three groups to measure the effects of 1 and 2% pilocarpine and placebo mouthwashes on saliva levels. The amount of saliva in the 1st and 14th days was measured at 0, 45, 60, and 75 mins, while par...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - December 7, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Xerostomia is the first Covid symptom that can appear before other signs - seen in 60%
Research reports the annoying sign could be used to establish an early Covid diagnosis. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 5, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Preferences of Sj ögren’s syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes
ConclusionThe most ideal saliva substitute has thin-watery consistency in spray form with a neutral flavour and providing long alleviation of dry mouth complaints. Besides, it should not contain artificial sweeteners or alcohol, and should not have a bitter taste or cause discoloration of the teeth.Clinical relevanceInvestigating the opinion of SS patients provides tailoured insights into their preference, which may contribute to the development of more effective saliva substitutes. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 16, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Diabetes: Do you suffer from xerostomia? The texture of your tongue could be telling
THE NUMBER of people living with diabetes is growing sharply, due to the factors such as ageing and obesity. Unfortunately, however, high blood sugar tends to sneak up on people without producing blatant clues. Occasionally, changes in the texture of the tongue could be a sign that glucose levels need correcting. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - May 11, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Statins side effects: Xerostomia is a lesser-known symptom found in the mouth – what is it
STATINS side effects can include a multitude of unusual ailments. The mouth can often be affected with a variety of different symptoms including xerostomia. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 23, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Lubricating properties of chewing stimulated whole saliva from patients suffering from xerostomia
ConclusionsThe lubricating properties of patient saliva were not any worse than healthy controls. Lower flow rate leads to lower availability of saliva in the oral cavity and decreases the overall output of protein and MUC5b, which might result in an insufficient replenishing of the mucosal salivary film.Clinical relevanceAn insufficient replenishing might underlie the sensation of a dry mouth and loss of oral function. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 6, 2021 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Type 2 diabetes: Xerostomia is a symptom of dangerously high blood sugar – what is it?
TYPE 2 diabetes can cause a wide number of symptoms indicating something strange is going on inside the body. Xerostomia is one of those symptoms. What is it? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 8, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Accuracy of a questionnaire on xerostomia as a screening tool for hyposalivation
ConclusionThe questionnaire proved to be useful for the epidemiological screening of individuals with possible hyposalivation. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - September 2, 2020 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Science Saturday: Seeking a regenerative therapy for chronic dry mouth
Mayo Clinic researchers are seeking a regenerative therapy for a vexing problem, particularly among cancer patients. How can medical providers treat a condition in which the mouth is so parched that it has an incessant feeling of a cotton lining? Xerostomia, also known as chronic dry mouth, is an agonizing side effect of injury to the salivary [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 7, 2020 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
True Acupuncture Shows Promise for Patients with Head and Neck Cancer
True acupuncture resulted in fewer and less severe radiation-induced xerostomia symptoms in this phase III study. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - December 13, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Fewer Cases of Radiation - Induced Xerostomia Found With Acupuncture
Patients receiving true acupuncture have significantly lower least square mean xerostomia score (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - December 10, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Oncology, ENT, Radiology, Journal, Source Type: news
Fewer Cases of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Found With Acupuncture
TUESDAY, Dec. 10, 2019 -- Acupuncture results in significantly fewer and less severe symptoms of radiation-induced xerostomia (RIX) among patients with oropharyngeal or nasopharyngeal carcinoma, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 10, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Oral lesions and associated factors in breast cancer survivors
ConclusionApproximately 1/4 of the BC survivors exhibited OL, which were associated with tooth loss and xerostomia. These findings could assist in the establishment of oral health strategies for women with BC. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - August 14, 2019 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
