A randomized trial of a nonabsorbable antibiotic lozenge given to alleviate radiation-induced mucositis
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The effect of topical application of pure honey on radiation-induced mucositis: a randomized clinical trial.
AIM Radiation-induced mucositis is an early effect of head and neck radiotherapy. Mucositis can cause ulcers, and patients may experience pain and dysphasia which need treatment. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pure natural honey on radiation induced mucositis. METHODS AND MATERIALS In this randomized single blind (examiner blind) clinical trial 40 patients with head and ne...
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عنوان ژورنال: Cancer
سال: 1997
ISSN: 0008-543X,1097-0142
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19970601)79:11<2193::aid-cncr18>3.0.co;2-r