Mucositis is a frequent severe complication of radiation therapy in patient with head and
neck cancer. Silymarin is a polyphenolic flavonoid extracted from the milk thistle that exhibits …

The cumulative effect of radiation and the extent of related morbidities on oral tissues are
enormous and increase over time. The numerous radiation‐related side effects have a …

Oral mucositis is a common side effect of systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy of head
and neck in patients with cancer. Severe oral mucositis is painful and affects oral functions …

Aims and objective. The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of oral cryotherapy on the
development of chemotherapy‐induced mucositis in patients administered combined …

Background Mucositis is one of the most relevant gastrointestinal inflammatory conditions in
humans, generated by the use of chemotherapy drugs, such as 5-fluoracil (5-FU). 5-FU …

Objective: The aim of this multidisciplinary study was to evaluate quantitatively and
qualitatively the effect of a 660-nm diode laser in the prevention and treatment of human oral …

OBJECTIVE: To discuss the assessment and monitoring of mucositis and provide an
overview of instruments available to assess or measure mucositis. DATA SOURCE …

BACKGROUND: We evaluated the efficacy of topically applied human recombinant
epidermal growth factor (rhEGF) for the treatment of oral mucositis induced by radiotherapy …

Treatment of cancer is associated with short-and long-term side-effects. Cancer produces a
state of glutamine deficiency, which is further aggravated by toxic effects of …

Results: Benzydamine hydrochloride was observed to be effective and delayed the
development of severe form of mucositis and appears more efficient in the management of …