Background An intact sense of taste provides pleasure, supports sustenance and alerts the
body to toxins. Head and neck cancer (HNC) patients who receive radiotherapy (RT) are …

In the last several decades, the genetic ability to taste the bitter compound, 6-n-
propyltiouracil (PROP) has attracted considerable attention as a model for understanding …

The sense of taste holds a key integrate role in assessing the flavor of food before
swallowing is initiated. If the expectations for taste are not met, palatability and pleasure of …

Aims This histological study focuses on the impact of electronic cigarette liquid (EC) on
lingual papillae, especially taste buds, compare it to nicotine, and investigates the potential …

Fungiform papillae are raised lingual structures which contain taste buds and thus play an
important role in taste perception. These structures vary in number due to their relative …

Alrededor de una cuarta parte de la población de adultos de más de 40 años presenta
algún trastorno del olfato. Las alteraciones primarias del gusto son menos frecuentes y …

Background & aims Patients with advanced COPD often have difficulty maintaining sufficient
dietary intake. Chemosensory function influences food choice and intake but is often …

Substance use disorder (SUD) exacerbates the impact of Long-COVID, particularly
increasing the risk of taste and olfactory disorders. Analyzing retrospective cohort data from …

Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) is a bitter compound that is similar in taste to the polyphenols
present in most vegetables and fruits. The human taste response towards this compound …

Background: The objective of this work was to describe a simple, economical, and
reproducible method for taste evaluation. Methods: A new protocol called Taste Assessment …