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Effect of honey on the duration of hospitalization per episode of oral mucositis and on the % body weight gain.
| Honey (n = 20) mean (SD) | Control (n = 20) mean (SD) | Mean difference | P value∗ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospitalization (days/episode) | 7 (3) | 13 (5) | −4.6 | <0.001 |
| Percentage increase in body weight (%) | 35.1 (6.5) | 15 (4.2) | 19.9 | <0.001 |
∗ t-test.
