title: The use of amifostine to prevent xerostomia in patients receiving radiation therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiation Oncology, Emory Clinic, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Batcha
mesh_terms: D004999:Amifostine / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D006801:Humans; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014987:Xerostomia / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D004999:Amifostine