"Xerostomia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Decreased salivary flow.
| Descriptor ID |
D014987
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C07.465.815.929
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| Concept/Terms |
Xerostomia- Xerostomia
- Xerostomias
- Hyposalivation
- Hyposalivations
- Asialia
- Asialias
- Mouth Dryness
- Dryness, Mouth
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Xerostomia" by people in Profiles.
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Three-Dimensional Deep Learning Normal Tissue Complication Probability Model to Predict Late Xerostomia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2025 Jan 01; 121(1):269-280.
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Acupuncture for Chronic Radiation-Induced Xerostomia in Head and Neck Cancer: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Netw Open. 2024 05 01; 7(5):e2410421.
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Association between oral frailty and lower urinary tract symptoms among middle-aged and older adults in community-dwelling individuals: a cross-sectional study. Int Urol Nephrol. 2024 Jun; 56(6):1803-1810.
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Genetic susceptibility to patient-reported xerostomia among long-term oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Sci Rep. 2022 04 22; 12(1):6662.
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MUC1 and Polarity Markers INADL and SCRIB Identify Salivary Ductal Cells. J Dent Res. 2022 07; 101(8):983-991.
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Cross-Cultural Brain Activity Differences Between True and Sham Acupuncture for Xerostomia During Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy. Integr Cancer Ther. 2022 Jan-Dec; 21:15347354221101630.
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Determinants of patient-reported xerostomia among long-term oropharyngeal cancer survivors. Cancer. 2021 12 01; 127(23):4470-4480.
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Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies: ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline. J Clin Oncol. 2021 09 01; 39(25):2825-2843.
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Salivary and Dental Complications in Childhood Cancer Survivors Treated With Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck: A PENTEC Comprehensive Review. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2024 Jun 01; 119(2):467-481.
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Intensity-modulated proton therapy for oropharyngeal cancer reduces rates of late xerostomia. Radiother Oncol. 2021 07; 160:32-39.