In situ self-assembly—the in situ formation of complex materials via biochemical reactions of
monomers—has enhanced the efficacy of drug delivery for cancer therapy and imaging. So …

Salivary glands produce and secrete saliva, which is essential for maintaining oral health
and overall health. Understanding both the unique structure and physiological function of …

Salivary glands sustain collateral damage following radiotherapy (RT) to treat cancers of the
head and neck, leading to complications, including mucositis, xerostomia and …

Most head and neck cancers are squamous cell carcinomas that develop in the upper
aerodigestive epithelium after exposure to carcinogens such as tobacco and alcohol …

Previous efforts to evaluate the detection of human papilloma viral (HPV) DNA in whole
saliva as a diagnostic measure for HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (HPV-OPC) have …

This paper presents the etiopathogenesis, symptomatology, evaluation and treatment of
mouth dryness. Xerostomia affects 1-29% of the population, mostly women. It is observed in …

The medical term xerostomia refers to the subjective sensation of oral dryness. The etiology
seems to be multifactorial with the most frequently reported causes being the use of …

Background and purpose A comprehensive individual toxicity risk profile is needed to
improve radiation treatment optimisation, minimising toxicity burden, in head and neck …

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancer is associated with impairment of salivary gland
function and consequent xerostomia, which has a devastating effect on the quality of life of …

Background: Salivary secretory disorders can be the result of a wide range of factors. Their
prevalence and negative effects on the patient's quality of life oblige the clinician to confront …