The aforementioned mechanisms explain how the direct effects of radiation produce various changes in the oral cavity that result in oral mucositis. Recently, Sonis [33] developed a model to ...

Purpose To report the ocular characteristics and the presence of viral RNA of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in conjunctival swab specimens in a patient with confirmed ...

Oral ulcers are common, painful mucosal lesions that significantly impair patients’ quality of life. The dynamic and moist oral environment, pseudomembrane formation, and limitations of corticosteroid ...

Note the overlying pseudomembrane (arrow). Source: Reyes J, Selby R, Abu-Elmagd K, et al. Intestinal and multiple organ transplantation. In: Shoemaker WC, Ayers SM, Grenvik NA, Holbrook PR (eds).

To skip the text and go directly to the objects, CLICK HERE Diphtheria is caused by bacteria. However, it is the toxins produced by the bacteria, rather than the bacteria themselves, that primarily ...

Biofouling on silicone implants causes serious complications such as fibrotic encapsulation, bacterial infection, and implant failure. Here we report the development of antifouling, antibacterial ...