Evaluation of salivary nitric oxide levels and anxiety in multiple sclerosis patients, with and without Xerostomia: correlation with clinical variables
This study highlights a significant negative correlation between salivary NO levels and xerostomia, suggesting that decreased salivary NO concentrations are associated with an increased risk of xerostomia in MS patients. Additionally, stress levels were positively correlated with xerostomia, indicating a potential link between higher stress and the likelihood of xerostomia in MS patients.
Authors
- Arezoo Khabazian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0246-9251)
- Abbas Tafakhori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9835-0812)
- Maryam Koopaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9999-1443)
- Sajad Kolahdooz
- Soheila Manifar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5898-3893)
- Tanaz Khabazian
Institutions
- Iran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Imam Khomeini Hospital (IR)
- Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (IR)
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-04-08
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-05878-7
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.33