Publications by authors named "Khadija M Ahmed"
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the frequency of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) involvement in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to find out the correlation of serological tests with clinical symptoms of TMJs in RA patients.
Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed on 40 patients with RA classified into two groups according to their duration of the disease. Clinical examination as well as laboratory tests were done for participants.
Article Synopsis
- - The study evaluates the effectiveness of NS oil mouth rinse in reducing oral mucositis (OM) caused by chemotherapy in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), comparing it to a control group using a "magic mouthwash."
- - Results showed that NS oil rinse reduced the severity and incidence of OM, with lower scores in erythema, ulceration, and pain, allowing participants to eat normally during treatment.
- - Additionally, the NS oil rinse significantly lowered levels of the inflammatory marker interleukin-6 in saliva, while changes in another marker, TNF-, were not significant.
Background: Oral mucositis is the most common side effects of chemotherapy of all cancer with intensive treatments regimen, and is the most common side effects of head and neck radiation therapy. For steam cell transplantation, its also regarded as the most debilitating side effects.
Aims Of The Study: The objectives of this study were to assess the effect of a mouth rinse containing olive leaf extract (OLE) in preventing severe oral mucositis in patients receiving chemotherapy, and to estimate its effect in decreasing pro-inflammatory cytokine production after chemotherapy.