Saliva can be collected non-invasively, repeatedly and without trained personnel. It is a
promising diagnostic body fluid with clinical use in endocrinology and dentistry. For …

Objective The purpose of this study was to identify all outcome domains used in clinical
studies of xerostomia, that is, subjective sensation of dry mouth. This study is part of the …

Objectives Evidences suggest that hemodialysis patients have reduced salivary flow and
changes in the composition of salivary secretion. These changes may reflect local and …

Purpose Thirst sensation can induce nonadherence with fluid restriction in patients on
hemodialysis (HD) and may lead to large interdialytic weight gain (IWG). This study aimed to …

Aim To analyze changes in saliva flow rate and clinical measures from unstimulated whole
saliva (UWS) among patients undergoing hemodialysis for end-stage kidney disease …

Xerostomia plays a major role in higher interdialytic weight gain (IDWG), which causes
cardiovascular complications in patients who undergo hemodialysis. However, few studies …

Objective To identify all outcome measures used to assess salivary gland hypofunction (ie,
objective measures used to determine actual changes in saliva quantity or to assess …

Adult patients on hemodialysis experience a high prevalence of poor oral health and
periodontitis. The chronic inflammation associated with poor periodontal health can increase …

Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the carious status and the microbial profiles
of supragingival plaque in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis …

Objective Menopause is characterized by changes in reproductive hormone levels that can
negatively affect bone. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and tooth loss are also important and …