Most doctors say that mouthwash serves best as an adjunct to one's dental hygiene routine, a supportive addition rather than a replacement for brushing and flossing. But is it even necessary?

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of herbal mouthwash (Himalaya Hiora Regular) against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumanni during ultrasonic scaling. Material and ...

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In patients undergoing either cardiac or abdominal surgery, povidone iodine and chlorhexidine have shown to be similarly effective for use as preoperative skin antiseptics. Preoperative skin ...

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A quick swish at the doctor's office could someday provide early detection of stomach cancer, the fourth-leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide, a new study reports. Researcher found distinct ...

Share on Pinterest Researchers say a simple oral rinse may help detect stomach cancer early. Tom Werner/Getty Images An oral rinse to help detect stomach cancer is in the early stages of research.

Swish your way to early cancer detection? Researchers at Rutgers believe a simple oral rinse may be key to the early detection of gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer. In a study scheduled for ...

Studies evaluating surgical-site infection have had conflicting results with respect to the use of alcohol solutions containing iodine povacrylex or chlorhexidine gluconate as skin antisepsis before ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am at my wit’s end and hope that you can answer this for me. I am a 76-year-old male. Next week, I’m going to have surgery in my genital area. My urologist told me to wash with ...