OBJECTIVE To determine the efficacy of corticosteroid irrigation of the parotid gland in relieving salivary flow deficiency in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. METHODS The parotid glands of 31 ...

Background The salivary flow rate is an important determinant of salivary pH. It is influenced by several metabolic syndrome (MetS) components as well as the menopausal status. The cluster of ...

About half of people with Sjögren's syndrome also have enlargement of the salivary glands on both sides of the mouth, which is usually painless. Treatment for salivary gland problems depends on ...

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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 ...

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic condition that affects only males. Here's what you should know about the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for the condition. Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic ...

Metabolic syndrome is a constellation of conditions that together increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular problems, including heart attack. The features of metabolic syndrome ...

Cuboid syndrome is a condition caused by an injury to the joint and ligaments surrounding the cuboid bone. The cuboid bone is one of the seven tarsal bones in the foot. Cuboid syndrome causes pain ...

What is Zollinger-Ellison syndrome? Zollinger-Ellison syndrome (ZES) is a rare digestive disorder. If you have ZES, you likely have 1 or more tumors in the first part of the small intestine, the ...

Diagnosis was confirmed by autopsy or needle biopsy of the liver in 8 cases. Normally, the parotid glands are not palpable, and a concavity exists in the region between the superior ramus of the ...

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