Sjogren’s Syndrome was first described in 1933 by Henrik Sjögren, after whom it is named. It is a systemic autoimmune disease. Over 4 million people in the United States suffer from Sjogren’s, making it the most common autoimmune disease in the country. Over 90% of Sjogren’s sufferers are female, and there is no evidence that the disease occurs in only one specific race. There is currently no cure for the disease. Those with Sjogren’s experience
Chemotherapy is known to change the appetite in many of its patients, and many have difficulty being able to hold down solid food. When this side effect subsides, it’s important for the individual to remain well-nourished throughout their cancer treatments in order to wield the best results. But there’s a problem: many people experience dry mouth during treatment, making it difficult to swallow, eat and even talk. This symptom can make it almost impossible for
In recent weeks, our team came across a medical condition that is uncommon but nonetheless detrimental to those who suffer from it. Burning Mouth Syndrome, or BMS, is a term for chronic burning sensation in the mouth, lips, or surrounding area. The sensation is often compared to scalding of the mouth, which is a very severe and overwhelming feeling. Everyone’s experience with the condition is different, and the burning can be anywhere from constant to
Our representative, James, was lucky enough to meet Lee Tomlinson at the Oncology Nursing Society 43rd Congress this year. Who is Lee Tomlinson? A truly inspiring character with a great story to tell. During his C-Level Exec career, Lee was diagnosed with Stage 3+ throat cancer and was admitted to the hospital for treatment. During his time there, he experienced a lack of compassion by the staff of the hospital, pushing him towards
As Lubricity Innovations began to grow, the upper management quickly realized that Lubricity would be a desired product across the country and maybe even the world. With characteristics unmatched by any other dry mouth product, Lubricity grew far and wide. Fulfilling orders through our website flourished, but our customers wanted one thing: to be able to buy our product in store. After meetings with corporate executives, it was decided that Lubricity would be