https://freerepublic.com/tag/mucositis/ en-us Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:58:00 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4127245/posts Oral mucositis is a mucosal alteration that usually arises from oncological treatments, such as chemotherapy, and it is characterized as an inflammatory process. In this study, researchers aimed to demonstrate the chromatographic constitution of Andiroba oil, while comparing and evaluating andiroba oil and laser scarring efficiency in treatments of oral mucositis (OM) in hamsters. The researchers write, "The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the best standard treatment and the most efficient method in treating OM. Similarly, the andiroba oil presents great potential for the treatment of inflammatory diseases." The animals were submitted to 5-Fluorouracil. Included in the study were 122... Medical Xpress / Impact Journals / Oncotarget https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4127245/posts#comment Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:58:00 GMT