Fields · Medicine · Physiology

Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions

This cluster of papers focuses on the diagnosis, classification, and management of Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease primarily affecting the salivary glands. It explores the use of saliva as a diagnostic tool, development of classification criteria, association with lymphoma, and potential biomarkers for early detection. Additionally, it discusses the impact of xerostomia and various treatment approaches.