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Efficacy Of Manuka Honey Oral Rinsein Treatment Of Xerostomia Among Elderlypatients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Ayman Elgawish May 2025

Efficacy Of Manuka Honey Oral Rinsein Treatment Of Xerostomia Among Elderlypatients: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Dalia Ghalwash, Asmaa Abou-Bakr, Ayman Elgawish

Dentistry

Background Xerostomia is a common complaint among elderly patients. Due to the anti-inflammatory effect, Manuka honey could be a promising alternative remedy for many medical conditions, including xerostomia. The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Manuka honey oral rinse as a novel management for xerostomiain elderly patients. Methods This study was designed as a randomized, single-blinded clinical trial. 42 elderly patients who were allevaluated for the presence of xerostomia and hyposalivation were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups. The interventions were used 3 times per day for 1 month as follows: Manuka honey oral rinse in group I, …


Oral Cancer And The Impact Of Glossectomy: Challenges And Pathways To Recovery, Merna Roman, Kamran H. Awan Feb 2025

Oral Cancer And The Impact Of Glossectomy: Challenges And Pathways To Recovery, Merna Roman, Kamran H. Awan

Annual Research Symposium

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