The medical term for dry mouth is xerostomia, which essentially means a lack of saliva in the mouth. Saliva is crucial for controlling bacterial levels and balancing and rinsing acids from the ...

Xerostomia has traditionally been the most prevalent long-term consequence of radiotherapy for head and neck cancer, and the most common cause of reduced quality of life (QoL) in survivors.

Pseudo-Xerostomia — Patients feel dry despite normal saliva flow, often due to nerve damage, anxiety or microbiome imbalances. A 2023 study on oral diseases found that 40% of xerostomia cases involve ...

This formulation uniquely combines limonene (a citrus essential oil) with a lipid-based drug delivery system to treat dry mouth (xerostomia), a common side effect of radiotherapy. A natural citrus ...

Xerostomia associated with SS has to be differentiated from dry mouth produced by the intake of xerogenic drugs and the sequelae of radiotherapy and, in some cases, chemotherapy. [3,4,5,6 ...

MeiraGTx develops gene therapies for ocular diseases, Parkinson’s Disease, and xerostomia, with multiple assets in advanced clinical stages showing promising efficacy and safety data.

Xylitol is an effective option for dental professionals seeking to support patients experiencing dry mouth (Xerostomia). "At RDT we are committed to reshaping the future of oral healthcare innovation, ...