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Fibrolipoma of the hard palate: an uncommon location. Case report

Abstract Fibrolipoma, a benign soft tissue adipose tumor, is a histological variant of lipoma. Clinically, it presents as a painless slow-growing mass, indistinguishable from other benign soft tissue tumors. In the oral cavity, it is mainly encountered in the buccal mucosa. Involvement of the palate is v...

Evaluation of lactic acid fermentation in a dairy and non-dairy beverage using two commercial starter cultures

Vitae (Medellín); 29 (2), 2022
Background: Lactic fermentations are a catabolic process in which biochemical transformations of different organic products occur. Sugars are mainly converted into organic acids, increasing viscosity, acid taste, aroma, and flavor. Lactic acid bacteria provide probiotic characteristics if they reach coun...

Avaliação do paladar em pacientes com transtornos mentais em tratamento com psicofármacos: uma série de casos
Assessment of taste perception in patients with mental disorders being treated with psychotropic drugs: a series of cases

Introdução: O conhecimento de alterações gustativas pode contribuir para prevenção de doenças nutricionais, além de melhora significativa na qualidade de vida. Portanto, este estudo teve como objetivo geral verificar as alterações de paladar percebidas por pessoas que fazem uso de psicofármaco...

Captopril oral solution for pediatric use: formulation, stability study and palatability assessment in vivo

Abstract he aim of this work was to develop an oral solution of captopril at 5 mg/mL preservative-free. Two formulations were prepared, one containing sweetener (formulation 1) and the other without this excipient (formulation 2). The results found of validation parameters from analytical method perform...

Evaluation of taste and smell disorders in pediatric COVID-19 Cases

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases have a high risk of contagiousness, as they usually progress with asymptomatic or mild respiratory symptoms. Disorder in taste and/or smell has rarely been reported in pediatric cases. In our study, early diagnosis and isolation mea...

Avaliação da Percepção do Paladar de Pacientes Oncológicos: Relação com Variáveis Pessoais e Clínicas e Comparação com um Grupo Controle

Rev. bras. cancerol; 67 (1), 2021
Introdução: O tratamento antineoplásico pode causar efeitos colaterais que prejudicam a ingestão alimentar e o estado nutricional dos pacientes. Objetivo: Avaliar a percepção do paladar de pacientes em tratamento oncológico, relacioná-la com as variáveis pessoais e clínicas e c...

Percepção olfativa e gustativa na doença de Parkinson

CoDAS; 33 (5), 2021
RESUMO Objetivo Analisar a percepção e discriminação olfativa e gustativa e a autopercepção do olfato e paladar em pessoas com Doença de Parkinson, comparando-as com indivíduos hígidos. Método Estudo observacional, analítico, transversal e quantitativo. Verificou-se a percepção e a discrim...

Orange-fleshed Sweet Potato Chips: Processing Effect on Carotenoid Content and Resistant Starch and Sensory Acceptance

HIGHLIGHTS Chips from orange-fleshed sweet potato have a good acceptability. Drying process showed retention of carotenoids total content. Chips from drying or frying process showed high resistant starch content....

Smell and taste alterations in COVID-19 patients: a systematic review

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To present scientific evidence based on a systematic review of the literature (PRISMA) to systematize information on smell and taste alterations in patients diagnosed with COVID-19. METHODS: The studies were selected through combinations based on the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). ...