Topical Honey Application to Reduce Radiation-Induced Oral Mucositis: A Therapy too Sweet to Ignore?

Article Title and Bibliographic Information Systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of honey to protect from the effects of radiation-induced oral mucositis. Song JJ, Twumasi-Ankrah P, Salcido R. Adv Skin Wound Care 2012;25(1):23-8. Reviewer Tim Van den Wyngaert, MD, PhD Purpose/Question Does...

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Published in:The journal of evidence-based dental practice 2012-12, Vol.12 (4), p.203-205
Main Author: Van den Wyngaert, Tim, MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dentistry
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Summary:Article Title and Bibliographic Information Systematic review and meta-analysis on the use of honey to protect from the effects of radiation-induced oral mucositis. Song JJ, Twumasi-Ankrah P, Salcido R. Adv Skin Wound Care 2012;25(1):23-8. Reviewer Tim Van den Wyngaert, MD, PhD Purpose/Question Does the use of topical honey prevent the occurrence of severe radiation-induced oral mucositis in head and neck cancer patients? Source of Funding Information not available Type of Study/Design Systematic review with meta-analysis Level of Evidence Level 2: Limited-quality, patient oriented evidence Strength of Recommendation Grade Grade B: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence
ISSN:1532-3382
1532-3390
DOI:10.1016/j.jebdp.2012.09.011