Also, there are several hundred minor salivary glands throughout the mouth and throat. Saliva drains into the mouth through small tubes called ducts. Your salivary glands make saliva, which is ...

Salivary function was assessed by Saxon test. RESULTS Corticosteroid irrigation significantly increased the salivary flow rate in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome (p< 0.0001), with clinical ...

Two patients had associated swelling of the submaxillary salivary glands. Liver-function tests were performed by methods described in previous communications. 7 The serum amylase was measured by ...

4). Because parotid stones are uncommon, this procedural approach is not cost effective. Evaluation of gland function is best accomplished via a scintigraphic examination with the intravenously ...

It was suggested that the saliva test might "provide additional information concerning thyroid-salivary function as well as an excellent diagnostic test." *Available from Abbott Laboratories ...

Objective Primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) is characterised by chronic hyperactivation of B lymphocytes. Salivary gland epithelial cells (SGECs) could play a role in promoting B-lymphocyte activation ...

Clinical studies have shown an association with oral pathologies at least for some of the established salivary markers of oxidative stress. This association is currently limited to the population ...

Also, wearable health technology, such as biosensor patches and smart contact lenses, enables real-time monitoring of salivary function and tear composition, with enhanced outpatient care through the ...

A thorough patient history, serum analysis, and salivary function tests are essential to determine the genesis of the xerostomia. Insufficient salivary protection can cause rampant dental ...

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