Tag Archives: Swallowing

3D printed biodegradable esophageal stents for the treatment of radiation esophagitis

[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 10, 2020 Radiation esophagitis, characterized by inflammation of the esophagus, is the most common acute adverse effect of radiotherapy causing swallowing problems. This eventually causes dehydration and leaves the body unsuitable for further treatment. Unfortunately, there is currently no direct cure for patients suffering …

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Green tea and some fruit juices inhibit SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

[ad_1] Green tea, aronia juice, and pomegranate juice killed influenza and SARS-CoV-2 viruses when incubated with viruses in vitro. Therefore, oral rinsing using these could be effective in preventing COVID-19. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes the global COVID-19 pandemic, affects the airways. It has …

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