Κυριακή 9 Αυγούστου 2020

 

An innovative approach to non-invasive dynamic adrenal testing.
Related Articles An innovative approach to non-invasive dynamic adrenal testing. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Auchus RJ PMID: 32766761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
American Goiter Association
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:28
Long-term glycaemic variability and vascular complications in Type 2 diabetes: Post-hoc analysis of the FIELD Study.
Related Articles Long-term glycaemic variability and vascular complications in Type 2 diabetes: Post-hoc analysis of the FIELD Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Scott ES, Januszewski AS, O'Connell R, Fulcher G, Scott R, Kesaniemi A, Wu L, Colagiuri S, Keech A, Jenkins AJ Abstract AIMS: To investigate whether long-term glycaemic variability (GV) is associated with vascular complication development in Type 2 diabetes. ...
American Goiter Association
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:28
Longitudinal Increases in Serum Insulin-like Factor 3 and Testosterone Determined by LC-MS/MS in Pubertal Danish Boys.
Related Articles Longitudinal Increases in Serum Insulin-like Factor 3 and Testosterone Determined by LC-MS/MS in Pubertal Danish Boys. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Albrethsen J, Ljubicic ML, Juul A Abstract BACKGROUND: Serum concentrations of the peptide hormone Insulin-like factor 3 (INSL3) is a candidate marker for improved distinction between constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) and permanent hypogonadotropic...
American Goiter Association
Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:18
HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity is Impaired in Severe Short-Term Hypothyroidism Despite Increased HDL Cholesterol.
Related Articles HDL Cholesterol Efflux Capacity is Impaired in Severe Short-Term Hypothyroidism Despite Increased HDL Cholesterol. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Sep 01;105(9): Authors: van der Boom T, Jia C, Lefrandt JD, Connelly MA, Links TP, Tietge UJF, Dullaart RPF Abstract CONTEXT: Severe hypothyroidism has profound effects on lipoprotein metabolism including high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol elevations but effects on HDL function...
American Goiter Association
Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:18
Patients with MEN1 are at an increased risk for venous thromboembolism VTE risk in MEN1.
Related Articles Patients with MEN1 are at an increased risk for venous thromboembolism VTE risk in MEN1. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Lee ME, Ortega-Sustache YM, Agarwal SK, Tepede A, Welch J, Mandl A, Bansal R, Tirosh A, Piaggi P, Cochran C, Simonds WF, Weinstein LS, Blau JE Abstract BACKGROUND: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) is a rare inherited disorder predisposing to the development of multiple functional...
American Goiter Association
Fri Aug 07, 2020 13:09
Increased body mass index is associated with a non-dilutional reduction in antimullerian hormone.
Related Articles Increased body mass index is associated with a non-dilutional reduction in antimullerian hormone. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Jaswa EG, Rios JS, Cedars MI, Santoro NF, Pavone MEG, Legro RS, Huddleston HG Abstract CONTEXT: Controversy exists regarding if and how body mass index (BMI) impacts antimullerian hormone (AMH) in women with and without polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Understanding the BMI-AMH relationship...
American Goiter Association
Fri Aug 07, 2020 13:09
Involuntary orienting of attention to sight or sound relies on similar neural biasing mechanisms in early visual processing.
Related Articles Involuntary orienting of attention to sight or sound relies on similar neural biasing mechanisms in early visual processing. Neuropsychologia. 2019 09;132:107122 Authors: Störmer VS, McDonald JJ, Hillyard SA Abstract A sudden visual or acoustic change in the environment can capture attention involuntarily and facilitate perceptual processing of a subsequent visual target at the same location. The behavioral consequences of...
cortical auditory
Fri Aug 07, 2020 16:04
Transoral Removal of an Extruded Odontoid Screw Causing Dysphagia and Dysphonia.
Related Articles Transoral Removal of an Extruded Odontoid Screw Causing Dysphagia and Dysphonia. Laryngoscope. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Zhukhovitskaya A, Shamie AN, Chhetri D Abstract A 77-year-old male underwent open reduction and internal fixation with placement of odontoid screws after sustaining C1 arch and odontoid fractures in a fall 14 months prior to presentation to the laryngology clinic for combined surgery with orthopedics. Serial...
Dysphonia
Fri Aug 07, 2020 13:25
Nasogastric administration of lenvatinib solution in a mechanically ventilated patient with rapidly growing anaplastic thyroid cancer.
Related Articles Nasogastric administration of lenvatinib solution in a mechanically ventilated patient with rapidly growing anaplastic thyroid cancer. Endocrinol Diabetes Metab Case Rep. 2020 Aug 04;2020: Authors: Kawano F, Yonekawa T, Yamaguchi H, Shibata N, Tashiro K, Ikenoue M, Munakata S, Higuchi K, Tanaka H, Sato Y, Hosokawa A, Takeno S, Nakamura K, Nanashima A Abstract Summary: A 54-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with a cervical...
Dysphonia
Fri Aug 07, 2020 13:25
CT Diagnosis of the Fracture of Anterior Nasal Spine.
Related Articles CT Diagnosis of the Fracture of Anterior Nasal Spine. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Aug 06;:145561320942679 Authors: You T, Meng Y, Wang Y, Chen H Abstract OBJECTIVE: To study anterior nasal spine fractures, including the incidence, missed diagnosis rates, and relationship with shapes using computed tomography (CT). METHODS: Two hundred cases of axial CT images performed for maxillofacial trauma were reviewed. The incidence,...
ear nose throat
Sat Aug 08, 2020 14:45
Acute Olfactory Dysfunction-A Primary Presentation of COVID-19 Infection.
Related Articles Acute Olfactory Dysfunction-A Primary Presentation of COVID-19 Infection. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Aug 06;:145561320940119 Authors: Brookes NRG, Fairley JW, Brookes GB Abstract COVID-19 is a zoonotic illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus and has recently been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, with an estimated fatality rate of 1% to 2%. Early identification and isolation of patients in the preliminary...
ear nose throat
Sat Aug 08, 2020 14:45
Intraoperative Intratumoral Injection of Gelatin-Thrombin Matrix (III-GTHM) for Carotid Body Tumour Excision.
Related Articles Intraoperative Intratumoral Injection of Gelatin-Thrombin Matrix (III-GTHM) for Carotid Body Tumour Excision. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Aug 05;:145561320946172 Authors: Binnetoglu A, Demir B, Gundogdu Y PMID: 32755406 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
ear nose throat
Fri Aug 07, 2020 14:35
Hearing Loss in SARS-CoV-2: What Do We Know?
Related Articles Hearing Loss in SARS-CoV-2: What Do We Know? Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Aug 05;:145561320946902 Authors: Saniasiaya J PMID: 32755405 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
ear nose throat
Fri Aug 07, 2020 14:35
Cholesterol Granuloma of the External Auditory Canal and Skull Base.
Related Articles Cholesterol Granuloma of the External Auditory Canal and Skull Base. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Aug 05;:145561320938915 Authors: Ashman PE, Jyung RW PMID: 32755404 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
ear nose throat
Fri Aug 07, 2020 14:35
Assessing the diagnostic accuracy for pleomorphic adenoma and warthin tumor by employing the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology: An international, multi-institutional study.
Related Articles Assessing the diagnostic accuracy for pleomorphic adenoma and warthin tumor by employing the Milan System for Reporting Salivary Gland Cytopathology: An international, multi-institutional study. Cancer Cytopathol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Allison DB, Smith AP, An D, Miller JA, Shafique K, Song S, Viswanathan K, Eykman E, Rao RA, Wiles A, Barkan GA, Nayar R, Fadda G, Powers CN, Rossi ED, Siddiqui MT, Ali SZ, Kholová I, Layfield LJ, Field A, Baloch...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Health promotion interventions to improve oral health of adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Related Articles Health promotion interventions to improve oral health of adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Tsai C, Raphael S, Agnew C, McDonald G, Irving M Abstract OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion interventions on oral health knowledge, behaviour and status of healthy adolescents. METHODS: This review included randomized controlled...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Perrault syndrome: Clinical report and retrospective analysis.
Related Articles Perrault syndrome: Clinical report and retrospective analysis. Mol Genet Genomic Med. 2020 Aug 07;:e1445 Authors: Pan Z, Xu H, Tian Y, Liu D, Liu H, Li R, Dou Q, Zuo B, Zhai R, Tang W, Lu W Abstract BACKGROUND: Perrault syndrome (PRLTS4; OMIM# 615300) is a rare autosomal recessive disorder and only a few cases have been reported worldwide. We report a Chinese female characterized by sensorineural hearing loss and premature...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Development of lung metastases in mouse models of tongue squamous cell carcinoma.
Related Articles Development of lung metastases in mouse models of tongue squamous cell carcinoma. Oral Dis. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Marcazzan S, Dadbin A, Brachi G, Blanco E, Varoni E, Lodi G, Ferrari M Abstract OBJECTIVE: Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC) represents 3-4% of all cancers. Despite the increasing incidence of OSCC distant metastasis and poor prognosis, few animal models of OSCC distant metastasis have been reported. In this...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Aerosol generation with common rhinologic devices: Cadaveric study conducted in a surgical suite.
Related Articles Aerosol generation with common rhinologic devices: Cadaveric study conducted in a surgical suite. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: LeConte B, Low GMI, Citardi MJ, Yao WC, Eguia AA, Luong AU PMID: 32767719 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Targeted skull base biopsies in the management of central skull base osteomyelitis.
Related Articles Targeted skull base biopsies in the management of central skull base osteomyelitis. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Thomas R Abstract Central skull base osteomyelitis has an infective pathology located in the deep-seated regions of the skull base, close to critical neurovascular structures. The disease has significant morbidity and mortality risks associated with it especially if early specific management is not...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Designing a Masterclass in free flap surgery for head and neck surgeons: Our experience.
Related Articles Designing a Masterclass in free flap surgery for head and neck surgeons: Our experience. Microsurgery. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Tewfik K, Manfuso A, Cassano L, Pederneschi N, Copelli C PMID: 32767678 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Modification of the anterior-posterior tongue rotation flap for oral tongue reconstruction.
Related Articles Modification of the anterior-posterior tongue rotation flap for oral tongue reconstruction. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Lu J, Chen Y, Xia RH, Shen Y, Zheng Z, Sun J Abstract The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcome of a modification of the anterior-posterior tongue rotation flap used for reconstruction of tongue following cancer ablation. From April 2016 to September 2017, 21 consecutive...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Moderately accelerated intensity-modulated radiation therapy using simultaneous integrated boost: Practical reasons or evidence-based choice? A critical appraisal of literature.
Related Articles Moderately accelerated intensity-modulated radiation therapy using simultaneous integrated boost: Practical reasons or evidence-based choice? A critical appraisal of literature. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: De Felice F, Bonomo P, Sanguineti G, Orlandi E Abstract Concurrent chemo-radiotherapy is the non-surgical mainstay of treatment for locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The following aspects...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Response to comments HN-20-1003 "Induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for N3 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: useful treatment option with a caveat".
Related Articles Response to comments HN-20-1003 "Induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for N3 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma: useful treatment option with a caveat". Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Du C, Tao Y PMID: 32767486 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Cosmetic outcomes following transoral versus transcervical thyroidectomy.
Related Articles Cosmetic outcomes following transoral versus transcervical thyroidectomy. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Chen LW, Razavi CR, Hong H, Fondong A, Ranganath R, Khatri S, Mydlarz WK, Mathur A, Ishii M, Nellis J, Shaear M, Tufano RP, Russell JO Abstract BACKGROUND: Central neck scars following thyroidectomy can negatively impact patient quality of life. Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy can reduce postoperative cosmetic...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for N3 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma-Useful treatment option with a caveat.
Related Articles Induction chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy for N3 head and neck squamous cell carcinoma-Useful treatment option with a caveat. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Chakraborty A, Thiagarajan S PMID: 32767447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
New series of surgical design for anterior maxillary reconstruction with deep circumflex iliac artery flap.
Related Articles New series of surgical design for anterior maxillary reconstruction with deep circumflex iliac artery flap. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Jie B, Lv X, Zheng L, Zhang Y, He Y Abstract Microsurgical reconstruction for anterior maxillary defects presents a surgical challenge. The objective of this study was to ascertain the feasibility of a new series of intraoral surgical approach using deep circumflex iliac artery (DCIA)...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with perennial allergic rhinitis but not disease severity.
Related Articles Low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are associated with perennial allergic rhinitis but not disease severity. J Clin Lab Anal. 2020 Aug 06;:e23516 Authors: Ma Y, Liu Y, Li X, Qiu J, Fang P Abstract BACKGROUND: Vitamin D deficiency plays an essential role in allergic rhinitis(AR), but the role of vitamin D deficiency in perennial allergic rhinitis (pAR) remains unclear. Therefore, our study explored 25(OH)D levels in patients...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can successfully support patients following upper airway reconstruction.
Related Articles Postoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenation can successfully support patients following upper airway reconstruction. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Cohen W, Mirzai S, Combs P, Rose R, Kagan V, Correia C, Gottlieb LJ, Song T Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients requiring intensive upper airway reconstruction are anatomically restricted in terms of the respiratory support they can receive. While intraoperative extracorporeal...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Reply to letter to the editor "The role of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the diagnostic management of parotid gland masses with emphasis on potential pitfalls".
Related Articles Reply to letter to the editor "The role of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the diagnostic management of parotid gland masses with emphasis on potential pitfalls". Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Dostalova L, Kalfert D, Jechova A, Koucky V, Novak S, Kuchar M, Zabrodsky M, Novakova Kodetova D, Ludvíkova M, Kholova I, Plzak J PMID: 32767168 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Caregivers' absence from work before and after tonsil surgery in children with sleep-disordered breathing.
Related Articles Caregivers' absence from work before and after tonsil surgery in children with sleep-disordered breathing. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Gudmundsdottir J, Lindgren J, Thorpö M, Johansson H, Hellgren J, Gudnadottir G Abstract PURPOSE: Sleep-disordered breathing, SDB, in children is associated with morbidity that can result in caregivers having to stay at home from work. The aim of this study was to investigate...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Does the principle of homologous groups allow a reduction of allergens in the skin prick test panel?
Related Articles Does the principle of homologous groups allow a reduction of allergens in the skin prick test panel? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Eder K, Markmann S, Gellrich D, Mann SL, Högerle C, Gröger M Abstract PURPOSE: Regulatory and economic conditions drive the application of the concept of homologous groups on therapeutic and diagnostic formulations. In this context, a possible reduction of allergens in the...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Correction to: Incidental lowering of otitis-media complaints in otitis-prone children during COVID-19 pandemic: not all evil comes to hurt.
Related Articles Correction to: Incidental lowering of otitis-media complaints in otitis-prone children during COVID-19 pandemic: not all evil comes to hurt. Eur J Pediatr. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Torretta S, Capaccio P, Coro I, Bosis S, Pace ME, Bosi P, Pignataro L, Marchisio P Abstract The family name of the co-author of the article mentioned above was incorrectly spelled. PMID: 32767138 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Diagnosing vestibular hypofunction: an update.
Related Articles Diagnosing vestibular hypofunction: an update. J Neurol. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Starkov D, Strupp M, Pleshkov M, Kingma H, van de Berg R Abstract Unilateral or bilateral vestibular hypofunction presents most commonly with symptoms of dizziness or postural imbalance and affects a large population. However, it is often missed because no quantitative testing of vestibular function is performed, or misdiagnosed due to a lack...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
[Transoral resection of supraglottic laryngeal tumors with the Flex Robotic System].
Related Articles [Transoral resection of supraglottic laryngeal tumors with the Flex Robotic System]. HNO. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Mattheis S, Lang S, Holtmann L, Haßkamp P, Hussain T Abstract The Flex Robotic System (Medrobotics, Raynham, MA, USA) allows flexible transoral endoscopic resection of head and neck tumors. The current article presents functional and first oncologic experiences with flexible transoral robot-assisted surgery for...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Translation and Validation of the TOR-BSST© into Brazilian Portuguese for Adults with Stroke.
Related Articles Translation and Validation of the TOR-BSST© into Brazilian Portuguese for Adults with Stroke. Dysphagia. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Pacheco-Castilho AC, de Martini Vanin G, Reichardt B, Miranda RPC, Norberto AMQ, Braga MC, Bueno TBC, Weber KT, Santos TEG, Leite JP, Dantas RO, Pontes-Neto OM, Martino R Abstract Brazil has a higher rate of dysphagia in stroke patients compared to developed countries, but does not have a fully...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Use of PerClot® in head and neck surgery: a Scottish centre experience.
Related Articles Use of PerClot® in head and neck surgery: a Scottish centre experience. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Rao K, Gomati A, Yeun Tong E, W Ah-See K, Shakeel M Abstract OBJECTIVE: PerClot® is a biocompatible, polysaccharide haemostatic system recommended for surgical procedures. It is an absorbable modified polymer that is non-pyrogenic and is derived from purified plant starch. Our goal was to evaluate the...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
A Google Trends Analysis of Facial Plastic Surgery Interest During the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Related Articles A Google Trends Analysis of Facial Plastic Surgery Interest During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Dhanda AK, Leverant E, Leshchuk K, Paskhover B Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has had a multitude of effects on daily life. Aesthetic and cosmetic surgery practices have been significantly reduced in their working capacity or closed during this time. We used Google Trends to gauge the public's...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Outcomes Research in Facial Plastic Surgery: A Review and New Directions.
Related Articles Outcomes Research in Facial Plastic Surgery: A Review and New Directions. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Alsarraf R Abstract Outcomes research is a fast-growing field of study that focuses on patient-related aspects of medical or surgical outcomes such as satisfaction and quality of life. In the realm of facial plastic surgery, many outcomes are subjective evaluations based on the patient and physician's judgment...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine vs Concussion Education in Treating Student Athletes With Acute Concussion Symptoms.
Related Articles Effectiveness of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine vs Concussion Education in Treating Student Athletes With Acute Concussion Symptoms. J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Yao SC, Zwibel H, Angelo N, Leder A, Mancini J Abstract Context: Concussion, a type of mild traumatic brain injury, is a disruption in normal brain function due to head injury. New-onset symptoms from concussion vary, likely depending on the...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
COVID-19 in Wuhan: Sociodemographic characteristics and hospital support measures associated with the immediate psychological impact on healthcare workers.
Related Articles COVID-19 in Wuhan: Sociodemographic characteristics and hospital support measures associated with the immediate psychological impact on healthcare workers. EClinicalMedicine. 2020 Jul;24:100443 Authors: Zhu Z, Xu S, Wang H, Liu Z, Wu J, Li G, Miao J, Zhang C, Yang Y, Sun W, Zhu S, Fan Y, Chen Y, Hu J, Liu J, Wang W Abstract Background: The outbreak of COVID-19 has laid unprecedented threats and challenges to health workers...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Striatin Is Required for Hearing and Affects Inner Hair Cells and Ribbon Synapses.
Related Articles Striatin Is Required for Hearing and Affects Inner Hair Cells and Ribbon Synapses. Front Cell Dev Biol. 2020;8:615 Authors: Nadar-Ponniah PT, Taiber S, Caspi M, Koffler-Brill T, Dror AA, Siman-Tov R, Rubinstein M, Padmanabhan K, Luxenburg C, Lang RA, Avraham KB, Rosin-Arbesfeld R Abstract Striatin, a subunit of the serine/threonine phosphatase PP2A, is a core member of the conserved striatin-interacting phosphatase and...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Dual-Tracer Assessment of Dynamic Changes in Reoxygenation and Proliferation Decrease During Fractionated Radiotherapy in Murine Tumors.
Related Articles Dual-Tracer Assessment of Dynamic Changes in Reoxygenation and Proliferation Decrease During Fractionated Radiotherapy in Murine Tumors. Front Oncol. 2020;10:1046 Authors: Yu W, Su X, Zhang D, Qiao F, Wang H, Jiang J, Xu H Abstract Objective: The present work aimed to assess reoxygenation and tumor inhibition during fractionated radiotherapy (FRT) in murine tumors using 18F-fluoromisonidazole (18F-FMISO) and 18F-fluorothymidine...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
RIG-1-Like Receptor Activation Synergizes With Intratumoral Alpha Radiation to Induce Pancreatic Tumor Rejection, Triple-Negative Breast Metastases Clearance, and Antitumor Immune Memory in Mice.
Related Articles RIG-1-Like Receptor Activation Synergizes With Intratumoral Alpha Radiation to Induce Pancreatic Tumor Rejection, Triple-Negative Breast Metastases Clearance, and Antitumor Immune Memory in Mice. Front Oncol. 2020;10:990 Authors: Domankevich V, Efrati M, Schmidt M, Glikson E, Mansour F, Shai A, Cohen A, Zilberstein Y, Flaisher E, Galalae R, Kelson I, Keisari Y Abstract Diffusing alpha-emitting radiation therapy (DaRT) employs...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Mucosal Melanoma: A Rare Entity and Review of the Literature.
Related Articles Mucosal Melanoma: A Rare Entity and Review of the Literature. Cureus. 2020 Jul 30;12(7):e9483 Authors: Sohal RJ, Sohal S, Wazir A, Benjamin S Abstract Mucosal melanoma is a rare variant of melanoma representing around 1% of total cases of melanoma diagnosed. The usual sites of mucosal involvement are the sino-nasal passages, the oral cavity, and less commonly the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. It also has been reported...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Prevalence of High Jugular Bulb across Different Stages of Adulthood in A Chinese Population.
Related Articles Prevalence of High Jugular Bulb across Different Stages of Adulthood in A Chinese Population. Aging Dis. 2020 Jul;11(4):770-776 Authors: Wang J, Feng Y, Wang H, Li C, Wu Y, Shi H, Yin S, Chen Z Abstract Pulsatile tinnitus, ear fullness, vertigo, hearing disorders, and vestibular dysfunction have been found to be related to high jugular bulb. Anatomical variation in this region also affects surgical planning and approaches....
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Diagnostic value of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in sublingual and submandibular salivary gland tumors.
Related Articles Diagnostic value of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography in sublingual and submandibular salivary gland tumors. Mol Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct;13(4):27 Authors: Ma S, Liu Y Abstract The aim of the present study was to compare the diagnostic accuracy of fluorine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computed tomography (F-18 FDG PET/CT) with that of conventional imaging studies...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Improving post-CRT neck assessment in patients with HPV-associated OPSCC (Review).
Related Articles Improving post-CRT neck assessment in patients with HPV-associated OPSCC (Review). Mol Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct;13(4):24 Authors: Wotman M, Ghaly M, Massaro L, Tham T, Seetharamu N, Kamdar D, Frank D, Kraus D, Teckie S Abstract The positive predictive value (PPV) of 12-week post-therapy FDG-PET/CT is low in patients with Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) after treatment with...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Multiple recurrent follicular dendritic cell sarcoma: A case report.
Related Articles Multiple recurrent follicular dendritic cell sarcoma: A case report. Mol Clin Oncol. 2020 Oct;13(4):23 Authors: Schorn L, Lommen J, Depprich R, Kübler N, Rana M, Heydt C, Lohneis P, Kaiser P, Sproll C Abstract Tumors of the follicular dendritic cells (FDC-Sarcoma) represent a rare entity with only about 200 cases reported worldwide. The majority (60%) of cases arise primarily in cervical, abdominal or axillar lymph nodes,...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Initial manifestation of parotid extra-medullary myeloma in an HIV positive patient on anti-retroviral therapy: A case report and review of the literature.
Related Articles Initial manifestation of parotid extra-medullary myeloma in an HIV positive patient on anti-retroviral therapy: A case report and review of the literature. Biomed Rep. 2020 Oct;13(4):28 Authors: Maharaj S, Mungul S Abstract Multiple myeloma is a biologically diverse, malignant disease that involve plasma cells. Multiple myeloma is characterized by the unrestrained proliferation of monoclonal plasma cells within the bone...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Regeneration of Cochlear Synapses by Systemic Administration of a Bisphosphonate.
Related Articles Regeneration of Cochlear Synapses by Systemic Administration of a Bisphosphonate. Front Mol Neurosci. 2020;13:87 Authors: Seist R, Tong M, Landegger LD, Vasilijic S, Hyakusoku H, Katsumi S, McKenna CE, Edge ASB, Stankovic KM Abstract Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) caused by noise exposure and attendant loss of glutamatergic synapses between cochlear spiral ganglion neurons (SGNs) and hair cells is the most common sensory...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Prognostic Significance of PD-L1 Expression and Its Tumor-Intrinsic Functions in Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Related Articles Prognostic Significance of PD-L1 Expression and Its Tumor-Intrinsic Functions in Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Cancer Manag Res. 2020;12:5893-5902 Authors: Cui P, Jing P, Liu X, Xu W Abstract Purpose: The expression of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is common in various solid human cancers and it is an important therapeutic target. However, the expression pattern, clinical significance and potential mechanism...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Clinical Features and Disease Course of Primary Angioedema Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital.
Related Articles Clinical Features and Disease Course of Primary Angioedema Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital. J Asthma Allergy. 2020;13:225-236 Authors: Pall AH, Lomholt AF, von Buchwald C, Bygum A, Rasmussen ER Abstract Purpose: To give a better understanding of primary AE, the clinical characteristics and the possible therapeutic approaches. Background: Angioedema (AE) is a non-pitting, non-itching swelling of skin or mucosa....
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
The usefulness of the narrow band imaging (NBI) in decision-making process regarding second look procedure (SL) in laryngeal cancer follow-up after transoral laser microsurgery.
Related Articles The usefulness of the narrow band imaging (NBI) in decision-making process regarding second look procedure (SL) in laryngeal cancer follow-up after transoral laser microsurgery. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0236623 Authors: Witkiewicz J, Klimza H, Piersiala K, Jackowska J, Wierzbicka M Abstract BACKGROUND: The prognostic value of positive surgical margins after transoral laser microsurgery (TOLM) is still under debate. In case...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Polysomnographic phenotyping of obstructive sleep apnea and its implications in mortality in Korea.
Related Articles Polysomnographic phenotyping of obstructive sleep apnea and its implications in mortality in Korea. Sci Rep. 2020 Aug 06;10(1):13207 Authors: Kim JW, Won TB, Rhee CS, Park YM, Yoon IY, Cho SW Abstract Conventionally, apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) is used to define and categorize the severity of obstructive sleep apnea. However, routine polysomnography (PSG) includes multiple parameters for assessing the severity of obstructive...
Head and Neck
Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral probiotic Streptococcus salivarius M18 on head and neck cancer patients post-radiotherapy: a pilot study.
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Comparison of pediatric and adult medullary thyroid carcinoma based on SEER program.
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Multifunctional Roles of miR-34a in Cancer: A Review with the Emphasis on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Thyroid Cancer with Clinical Implications.
Related Articles Multifunctional Roles of miR-34a in Cancer: A Review with the Emphasis on Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Thyroid Cancer with Clinical Implications. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Aug 05;10(8): Authors: Kalfert D, Ludvikova M, Pesta M, Ludvik J, Dostalova L, Kholová I Abstract MiR-34a belongs to the class of small non-coding regulatory RNAs and functions as a tumor suppressor. Under physiological conditions, miR-34a...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Association between Allergic Rhinitis and Regular Physical Activity in Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study.
Related Articles Association between Allergic Rhinitis and Regular Physical Activity in Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2020 Aug 05;17(16): Authors: Park J, Park JH, Park J, Choi J, Kim TH Abstract Evidence regarding the association between allergic rhinitis (AR) and physical activity (PA) is conflicting. Previous studies have mostly relied only on self-reported symptoms to define AR, did not...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Anti-Cancer Effect of 3-Hydroxy-β-Ionone Identified from Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf on Human Squamous Cell Carcinoma 15 Cell Line.
Related Articles Anti-Cancer Effect of 3-Hydroxy-β-Ionone Identified from Moringa oleifera Lam. Leaf on Human Squamous Cell Carcinoma 15 Cell Line. Molecules. 2020 Aug 05;25(16): Authors: Luetragoon T, Pankla Sranujit R, Noysang C, Thongsri Y, Potup P, Suphrom N, Nuengchamnong N, Usuwanthim K Abstract Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common type of head and neck cancer worldwide. Radiation and chemotherapy are general treatments for...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
aMMP-8 Point-of-Care/Chairside Oral Fluid Technology as a Rapid, Non-Invasive Tool for Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis Screening in a Medical Care Setting.
Related Articles aMMP-8 Point-of-Care/Chairside Oral Fluid Technology as a Rapid, Non-Invasive Tool for Periodontitis and Peri-Implantitis Screening in a Medical Care Setting. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Aug 05;10(8): Authors: Lähteenmäki H, Umeizudike KA, Heikkinen AM, Räisänen IT, Rathnayake N, Johannsen G, Tervahartiala T, Nwhator SO, Sorsa T Abstract This communication article addresses currently available rapid non-invasive methods to...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Photobiomodulation and Oral Mucositis: A Systematic Review.
Related Articles Photobiomodulation and Oral Mucositis: A Systematic Review. Dent J (Basel). 2020 Aug 05;8(3): Authors: Cronshaw M, Parker S, Anagnostaki E, Mylona V, Lynch E, Grootveld M Abstract Oral mucositis (OM) is a debilitating complication of chemotherapy, and head and neck radiotherapy. In an effort to offer the best possible advice within the limitations of published research, a systematic review with an extended discussion and...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Internal Auditory Canal Diverticula among Pediatric Patients: Prevalence and Assessment for Hearing Loss and Anatomic Associations.
Related Articles Internal Auditory Canal Diverticula among Pediatric Patients: Prevalence and Assessment for Hearing Loss and Anatomic Associations. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Bunch PM, Zapadka ME, Lack CM, Kiell EP, Kirse DJ, Sachs JR Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Internal auditory canal diverticula are focal lucencies along the anterior-inferior aspect of the internal auditory canal fundus. Studies in adults report...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
HOXC13-AS accelerates cell proliferation and migration in oral squamous cell carcinoma via miR-378g/HOXC13 axis.
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Prediction of survival outcome based on clinical features and pretreatment 18FDG-PET/CT for HNSCC patients.
Related Articles Prediction of survival outcome based on clinical features and pretreatment 18FDG-PET/CT for HNSCC patients. Comput Methods Programs Biomed. 2020 Jul 18;195:105669 Authors: Ghosh S, Maulik S, Chatterjee S, Mallick I, Chakravorty N, Mukherjee J Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: In this study, we have analysed pretreatment positron-emission tomography/ computed tomography (PET/CT) images of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Alternative splicing of the TNFSF13B (BAFF) pre-mRNA and expression of the BAFFX1 isoform in human immune cells.
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
NOTCH Pathway Activation in Infantile Hemangiomas.
Related Articles NOTCH Pathway Activation in Infantile Hemangiomas. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord. 2020 Aug 04;: Authors: Zhang H, Wei T, Johnson A, Sun R, Richter G, Strub G Abstract OBJECTIVE: to characterize the role of NOTCH signaling cascade activation in the angiogenic drive of infantile hemangioma tissue. METHODS: Both infantile hemangioma tissue and normal skin were collected from 55 surgical patients. Of these, 14...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Unleashing Immunotherapy by Targeting Cancer Stem Cells.
Related Articles Unleashing Immunotherapy by Targeting Cancer Stem Cells. Cell Stem Cell. 2020 Aug 06;27(2):187-189 Authors: Iglesias-Bartolome R, Gutkind JS Abstract In this issue of Cell Stem Cell, Jia et al. (2020) identify residual cancer stem cells (CSCs) as a mechanism of immunotherapy resistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Remarkably, targeting this population of CSCs can be exploited to potentiate immunotherapy...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Efficacy of second and subsequent lines of chemotherapy for recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer.
Related Articles Efficacy of second and subsequent lines of chemotherapy for recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancer. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Aug 03;: Authors: Koyama S, Fujiwara K, Morisaki T, Miyake N, Fukuhara T, Takeuchi H Abstract OBJECTIVE: The increase in treatment options resulted in successful treatment with multiple lines of chemotherapy for recurrent and metastatic (RM) head and neck cancer (HNC). The present study aimed...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients with Bell's palsy: A longitudinal follow-up study using a national sample cohort.
Related Articles Increased risk of ischemic stroke in patients with Bell's palsy: A longitudinal follow-up study using a national sample cohort. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Aug 03;: Authors: Lee SY, Lim JS, Oh DJ, Park B, Park IS, Choi HG Abstract OBJECTIVE: To investigate the association between Bell's palsy and stroke according to the different types of stroke, using a sample cohort based on the national Korean population. METHODS:...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Tinnitus rat model generated by laser-induced shock wave; a platform for analyzing the central nervous system after tinnitus generation.
Related Articles Tinnitus rat model generated by laser-induced shock wave; a platform for analyzing the central nervous system after tinnitus generation. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Aug 03;: Authors: Niwa K, Mizutari K, Matsui T, Kawauchi S, Sato S, Shiotani A, Kobayashi Y Abstract OBJECTIVE: Tinnitus is a phantom auditory sensation, which is mainly triggered by dysfunction of the peripheral auditory organ, such as cochlear disorders. Additionally,...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Pathophysiology of current odontogenic maxillary sinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery preceding dental treatment.
Related Articles Pathophysiology of current odontogenic maxillary sinusitis and endoscopic sinus surgery preceding dental treatment. Auris Nasus Larynx. 2020 Aug 03;: Authors: Sato K, Chitose SI, Sato K, Sato F, Ono T, Umeno H Abstract OBJECTIVE: The successful management of odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) involves a combination of medical treatment with dental surgery and/or endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). However, there is no consensus...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Female Gender Predicts Augmented Immune Infiltration in Lung Adenocarcinoma.
Related Articles Female Gender Predicts Augmented Immune Infiltration in Lung Adenocarcinoma. Clin Lung Cancer. 2020 Jun 14;: Authors: Behrens C, Rocha P, Parra ER, Feng L, Rodriguez-Canales J, Solis LM, Mino B, Zhang J, Gibbons DL, Sepesi B, Rice D, Heymach JV, Moran C, Creighton CJ, Lee JJ, Kadara H, Wistuba II Abstract INTRODUCTION: Immune infiltration in lung adenocarcinomas (LUADs) has been associated with response to immune checkpoint...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Sectorial Analysis of the Fibrous Matrix of Vocal Folds in the Elderly.
Related Articles Sectorial Analysis of the Fibrous Matrix of Vocal Folds in the Elderly. J Voice. 2020 Aug 03;: Authors: Pessin ABB, Martins RHG, Gushiken LFS, Pellizzon CH Abstract OBJECTIVE: to determine the sectorial concentration of fibrous matrix along the vocal folds of the elderly. METHODS: Thirteen fresh vocal folds were removed from 13 cadavers. The subjects were divided into two groups: control group (CG) - age range...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
A prospective, single-arm, phase II clinical trial of intraoperative radiotherapy using a low-energy X-ray source for local advanced Laryngocarcinoma (ILAL): a study protocol.
Related Articles A prospective, single-arm, phase II clinical trial of intraoperative radiotherapy using a low-energy X-ray source for local advanced Laryngocarcinoma (ILAL): a study protocol. BMC Cancer. 2020 Aug 06;20(1):734 Authors: Yang Y, Li L, Zheng Y, Liu Q, Wei X, Gong X, Wang W, Lin P Abstract BACKGROUND: Laryngocarcinoma (LC), in most cases a squamous cell carcinoma, accounts for 1 ~ 5% of the incidence of all tumors. At present,...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
The Impact of Communication Modality on Voice Production.
Related Articles The Impact of Communication Modality on Voice Production. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2020 Aug 07;:1-8 Authors: Tracy LF, Segina RK, Cadiz MD, Stepp CE Abstract Purpose Communicating remotely using audio and audiovisual technology is ubiquitous in modern work and social environments. Remote communication is increasing in medicine and in voice therapy delivery, and this evolution may have an impact on speakers' voices. This...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
FOXD2-AS1 promotes migration and invasion of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and predicts poor prognosis.
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Fast food consumption among young adolescents aged 12-15 years in 54 low- and middle-income countries.
Related Articles Fast food consumption among young adolescents aged 12-15 years in 54 low- and middle-income countries. Glob Health Action. 2020 Dec 31;13(1):1795438 Authors: Li L, Sun N, Zhang L, Xu G, Liu J, Hu J, Zhang Z, Lou J, Deng H, Shen Z, Han L Abstract BACKGROUND: Most countries worldwide, especially low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are facing an increasing prevalence of fast-food consumption and multiple burdens of malnutrition...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Endoscopic Study of the Distribution of Olfactory Filaments: A Cadaveric Study.
Related Articles Endoscopic Study of the Distribution of Olfactory Filaments: A Cadaveric Study. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2020 Aug 06;:1945892420948784 Authors: Soriano RM, Arturo Solares C, Pradilla G, DelGaudio JM Abstract OBJECTIVE: Provide a detailed anatomical description of the olfactory filaments (OF) and their distribution in the nasal cavity through endoscopic endonasal dissection. METHODS: Four cadaveric specimens (8 sides)...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Viral Infections of the Upper Airway in the Setting of COVID-19: A Primer for Rhinologists.
Related Articles Viral Infections of the Upper Airway in the Setting of COVID-19: A Primer for Rhinologists. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2020 Aug 06;:1945892420947929 Authors: Yuen E, Gudis DA, Rowan NR, Nguyen SA, Schlosser RJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Viral respiratory tract infections are associated with a significant burden of disease and represent one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. The current Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
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Sun Aug 09, 2020 13:25
Adjuvant treatment with 5-FU and oxaliplatin does not influence cardiac function neurovascular control, and physical capacity in patients with colon cancer.
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Serum eosinophil cationic protein: a prognostic factor for early postoperative recurrence of nasal polyps.
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) success rates and complications in endoscopic vs non-endoscopic approaches: a systematic review.
Related Articles Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) success rates and complications in endoscopic vs non-endoscopic approaches: a systematic review. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Eisenbach N, Karni O, Sela E, Nemet A, Dror A, Levy E, Kassif Y, Ovadya R, Ronen O, Marshak T Abstract BACKGROUND: Epiphora due to refractory bicanalicular obstructions is typically managed by conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Response to multidisciplinary therapy of metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer involving the right internal jugular vein and superior vena cava.
Related Articles Response to multidisciplinary therapy of metastatic anaplastic thyroid cancer involving the right internal jugular vein and superior vena cava. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Mai JYL, Ebrahimi A, Lee A, Kanjanapan Y, Perampalam S, Connors J, Chou W, Liang X PMID: 32761871 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Case for staged thyroidectomy.
Related Articles Case for staged thyroidectomy. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Ronen O, Robbins KT, Olsen KD, Shaha AR, Randolph GW, Nixon IJ, Zafereo ME, Hartl DM, Kowalski LP, Rodrigo JP, Coca-Pelaz A, Mäkitie AA, Poorten VV, Sanabria A, Angelos P, Rinaldo A, Ferlito A Abstract Recent modifications in the management of well-differentiated thyroid cancer have resulted in significant alterations in clinical approach. Utilizing a series...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Is Familial Nonmedullary Thyroid Cancer A More Aggressive Type of Thyroid Cancer?
Related Articles Is Familial Nonmedullary Thyroid Cancer A More Aggressive Type of Thyroid Cancer? Laryngoscope. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Muallem Kalmovich L, Jabarin B, Koren S, Or K, Marcus E, Tkacheva I, Benbassat C, Steinschneider M Abstract OBJECTIVES: Familial non-medullary thyroid cancer (FNMTC) is a distinct entity, increasingly diagnosed. By lacking an accurate genetic diagnostic test, its diagnosis is currently clinically based,...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Prevalence and Reversibility of Smell Dysfunction Measured Psychophysically in a Cohort of COVID-19 patients.
Related Articles Prevalence and Reversibility of Smell Dysfunction Measured Psychophysically in a Cohort of COVID-19 patients. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Moein ST, Hashemian SMR, Tabarsi P, Doty RL Abstract BACKGROUND: Considerable evidence suggests that smell dysfunction is common in Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Unfortunately, extant data on prevalence and reversibility over time are highly variable, coming...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Lymphovascular invasion and risk of recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma.
Related Articles Lymphovascular invasion and risk of recurrence in papillary thyroid carcinoma. ANZ J Surg. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Wagner K, Abraham E, Tran B, Roshan D, Wykes J, Campbell P, Ebrahimi A Abstract BACKGROUND: Lymphovascular invasion (LVI) is an established adverse prognostic factor in many cancers, however, there are few studies assessing its significance in papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC). We aimed to determine if LVI is...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Incidental identification of cervical nodal metastases from papillary thyroid carcinoma: Experiences related to esophageal cancer surgery.
Related Articles Incidental identification of cervical nodal metastases from papillary thyroid carcinoma: Experiences related to esophageal cancer surgery. Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Urabe M, Ueno M, Udagawa H PMID: 32761686 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Reply to the Letter to the Editor regarding "Significance and management of incidentally diagnosed metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma in cervical lymph nodes in neck dissection specimens".
Related Articles Reply to the Letter to the Editor regarding "Significance and management of incidentally diagnosed metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma in cervical lymph nodes in neck dissection specimens". Head Neck. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Shah J PMID: 32761682 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Pre-treatment psychoeducational intervention and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.
Related Articles Pre-treatment psychoeducational intervention and outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Malik NH, Maganti M, McQuestion M, Tjong MC, Keilty D, Monteiro E, Huang SH, Jang RW, Gomes A, Pun J, Ringash J Abstract BACKGROUND: To investigate the relationship between attendance to a pre-treatment psychoeducational intervention (prehab) with treatment outcomes...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Pharmacotherapy of Tinnitus.
Related Articles Pharmacotherapy of Tinnitus. Curr Top Behav Neurosci. 2020 Aug 07;: Authors: Kleinjung T, Langguth B Abstract Tinnitus is a common symptom for which there is in most cases no causal therapy. The search for an improvement of tinnitus through pharmacological interventions has a long tradition. The observation that tinnitus can be transiently suppressed by the use of lidocaine has shown that the symptom is susceptible to pharmacotherapy....
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Who are good adult candidates for cartilage conduction hearing aids?
Related Articles Who are good adult candidates for cartilage conduction hearing aids? Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Nishiyama T, Oishi N, Ogawa K Abstract PURPOSE: Cartilage conduction hearing aids (CC-HAs) are novel hearing aids using the third hearing pathway of cartilage conduction. We assessed the efficacy of CC-HAs in adult hearing-loss patients who had various anatomical conditions of their ear canal(s) and determined...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Evaluation of Overall Survival in Patients With Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, 2000-2019.
Related Articles Evaluation of Overall Survival in Patients With Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, 2000-2019. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Maniakas A, Dadu R, Busaidy NL, Wang JR, Ferrarotto R, Lu C, Williams MD, Gunn GB, Hofmann MC, Cote G, Sperling J, Gross ND, Sturgis EM, Goepfert RP, Lai SY, Cabanillas ME, Zafereo M Abstract Importance: Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC) historically has a 4-month median overall survival (OS) from...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Association of Lymph Node Ratio With Overall Survival in Patients With Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
Related Articles Association of Lymph Node Ratio With Overall Survival in Patients With Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Cancer. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Smith BD, Oyekunle TO, Thomas SM, Puscas L, Rocke DJ PMID: 32761147 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
A Curious Case of Persistent Throat Pain-Bone Fragment in the Parapharyngeal Space.
Related Articles A Curious Case of Persistent Throat Pain-Bone Fragment in the Parapharyngeal Space. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Azmy MC, Lee AY, Schiff BA PMID: 32761110 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Rare Presentation of Progressive Saddle Nose Deformity.
Related Articles Rare Presentation of Progressive Saddle Nose Deformity. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Taylor JK, Mady LJ, Lee SE PMID: 32761106 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study.
Related Articles Perspectives on Oncology-Specific Language During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic: A Qualitative Study. JAMA Oncol. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Gharzai LA, Resnicow K, An LC, Jagsi R Abstract Importance: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has dramatically changed the US health care system, causing an influx of patients who require resources. Many oncologists are having challenging conversations with...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Smoking history and cessation discussions in cancer patients receiving definitive radiotherapy: Do we treat all patients equally?
Related Articles Smoking history and cessation discussions in cancer patients receiving definitive radiotherapy: Do we treat all patients equally? Tob Prev Cessat. 2020;6:31 Authors: Holland JM, Holland E, Chen Y, Brown SA Abstract INTRODUCTION: Tobacco is recognized as a causative agent for head and neck (H&N) and lung cancers, but not for cancers of the prostate or breast. Still, tobacco use during radiotherapy has been associated...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Compartmental Surgery With Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction in Patients With T1-T4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue: Analysis of Risk Factors, and Prognostic Value of the 8th Edition AJCC TNM Staging System.
Related Articles Compartmental Surgery With Microvascular Free Flap Reconstruction in Patients With T1-T4 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tongue: Analysis of Risk Factors, and Prognostic Value of the 8th Edition AJCC TNM Staging System. Front Oncol. 2020;10:984 Authors: Carta F, Quartu D, Mariani C, Tatti M, Marrosu V, Gioia E, Gerosa C, Zanda JSA, Chuchueva N, Figus A, Puxeddu R Abstract Compartmental surgery and primary reconstruction...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Use of an Aortic Cannula for Tracheal Intubation in a Patient With Severe Tracheal Stenosis and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Case Report.
Related Articles Use of an Aortic Cannula for Tracheal Intubation in a Patient With Severe Tracheal Stenosis and Tracheoesophageal Fistula: A Case Report. Cureus. 2020 Jul 29;12(7):e9456 Authors: Siddiqui A, Wolter NE, Matava C Abstract A one-day-old girl was brought to the OR for the repair of a type C esophageal atresia (EA) [EA with tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF)]. Rigid bronchoscopy was performed to locate the fistula, and it revealed...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Cystic lymphangioma in adult: a case report and a review of the literature.
Related Articles Cystic lymphangioma in adult: a case report and a review of the literature. J Surg Case Rep. 2020 Jul;2020(7):rjaa179 Authors: Colangeli W, Facchini V, Kapitonov A, Zappalà M, Bozza F, Becelli R Abstract Cystic lymphangioma (CL) in adult is a very rare pathology. Its etiology remains unclear, but it is supposed to be congenital or to be a result of obstruction and lymph fluid retention of developing lymphatic vessels. It...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Zymosan promotes proliferation, Candida albicans adhesion and IL-1β production of oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro.
Related Articles Zymosan promotes proliferation, Candida albicans adhesion and IL-1β production of oral squamous cell carcinoma in vitro. Infect Agent Cancer. 2020;15:51 Authors: Chen X, Luo Q, Ding J, Yang M, Zhang R, Chen F Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common type of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), and the effect of zymosan (ZYM), a component of the yeast cell wall, on oral cancer remains unclear....
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Oral cancer: Clinicopathological features and associated risk factors in a high risk population presenting to a major tertiary care center in Pakistan.
Related Articles Oral cancer: Clinicopathological features and associated risk factors in a high risk population presenting to a major tertiary care center in Pakistan. PLoS One. 2020;15(8):e0236359 Authors: Anwar N, Pervez S, Chundriger Q, Awan S, Moatter T, Ali TS Abstract Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has the highest prevalence in head and neck cancers and is the first and second most common cancer in males and females of Pakistan...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Comparison of three PD-L1 immunohistochemical assays in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).
Related Articles Comparison of three PD-L1 immunohistochemical assays in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Mod Pathol. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: de Ruiter EJ, Mulder FJ, Koomen BM, Speel EJ, van den Hout MFCM, de Roest RH, Bloemena E, Devriese LA, Willems SM Abstract Expression of programmed cell death-ligand 1 (PD-L1) is being used as predictive biomarker for immunotherapy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Several...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Application of comprehensive nursing intervention in nursing of patients with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Related Articles Application of comprehensive nursing intervention in nursing of patients with bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis. Panminerva Med. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Wei J, Qi X, Wang D PMID: 32759896 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Assessing Adherence, Competence and Differentiation in a Stepped-Wedge Randomised Clinical Trial of a Complex Behaviour Change Intervention.
Related Articles Assessing Adherence, Competence and Differentiation in a Stepped-Wedge Randomised Clinical Trial of a Complex Behaviour Change Intervention. Nutrients. 2020 Aug 04;12(8): Authors: Beck AK, Baker AL, Carter G, Wratten C, Bauer J, Wolfenden L, McCarter K, Britton B Abstract BACKGROUND: A key challenge in behavioural medicine is developing interventions that can be delivered adequately (i.e., with fidelity) within real-world...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Laryngeal Mid-Cord Erythroleukoplakias: How to Modulate the Transoral CO2 Laser Excisional Biopsy.
Related Articles Laryngeal Mid-Cord Erythroleukoplakias: How to Modulate the Transoral CO2 Laser Excisional Biopsy. Cancers (Basel). 2020 Aug 04;12(8): Authors: Mora F, Carta F, Missale F, Laborai A, Parrinello G, Piazza C, Puxeddu R, Peretti G Abstract BACKGROUND: The endoscopic appearance of glottic erythroleukoplakias is non-predictive of their histopathology, potentially ranging from keratosis to invasive squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)....
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
The Pathologic and Molecular Landscape of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinogenesis.
Related Articles The Pathologic and Molecular Landscape of Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinogenesis. Cancers (Basel). 2020 Aug 04;12(8): Authors: Businello G, Parente P, Mastracci L, Pennelli G, Traverso G, Milione M, Bellan E, Michelotto M, Kotsafti A, Grillo F, Fassan M Abstract Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma represents the most common histotype of epithelial neoplasm occurring within esophageal mucosa worldwide. Despite the comprehensive...
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Sat Aug 08, 2020 13:02
Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone Caused by Very Short-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitor.
Related Articles Syndrome of Inappropriate Secretion of Antidiuretic Hormone Caused by Very Short-term Use of Proton Pump Inhibitor. Keio J Med. 2020 Aug 04;: Authors: Aratani S, Matsunobu T, Kawai T, Suzuki H, Usukura N, Okubo K, Sakai Y Abstract Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are widely used medicines worldwide. However, a rare etiology of syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) related to PPI was recently reported....
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Performance status and quality of life after reconstructions of buccal mucosal and retromolar trigone defects by skin and fascial flaps in oncologycal patients.
Related Articles Performance status and quality of life after reconstructions of buccal mucosal and retromolar trigone defects by skin and fascial flaps in oncologycal patients. Wiad Lek. 2020;73(7):1510-1515 Authors: Kravets OV, Fedzhaga IP, Pivtorak VI, Fedzhaga OP, Bulko IV Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim: of the study is to compare surgical and functional results as well as quality of life after use of skin flaps - platysma myocutaneus...
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CD39 identifies the CD4+ tumor-specific T cell population in human cancer.
Related Articles CD39 identifies the CD4+ tumor-specific T cell population in human cancer. Cancer Immunol Res. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Kortekaas KE, Santegoets SJ, Sturm G, Ehsan I, van Egmond SL, Finotello F, Trajanoski Z, Welters MJ, Poelgeest MI, van der Burg SH Abstract The accumulation of tumor-specific CD4+ and CD8+ effector T cells is key to an effective antitumor response. Locally, CD4+ T cells promote the recruitment and effector...
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hnRNP A1 and hnRNP A2 inhibit splicing to HPV16 splice site SA409 through a UAG-containing sequence in the E7 coding region.
Related Articles hnRNP A1 and hnRNP A2 inhibit splicing to HPV16 splice site SA409 through a UAG-containing sequence in the E7 coding region. J Virol. 2020 Aug 05;: Authors: Zheng Y, Jönsson J, Hao C, Chaghervand SS, Cui X, Kajitani N, Gong L, Wu C, Schwartz S Abstract Human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16) 5'-splice site SD226 and 3'-splice site SA409 are required for production of the HPV16 E7 mRNAs, whereas unspliced mRNAs produce E6 mRNAs....
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Combining BRAF inhibition with oncolytic herpes simplex virus enhances the immune-mediated antitumor therapy of BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer.
Related Articles Combining BRAF inhibition with oncolytic herpes simplex virus enhances the immune-mediated antitumor therapy of BRAF-mutant thyroid cancer. J Immunother Cancer. 2020 Aug;8(2): Authors: Crespo-Rodriguez E, Bergerhoff K, Bozhanova G, Foo S, Patin EC, Whittock H, Buus R, Haider S, Muirhead G, Thway K, Newbold K, Coffin RS, Vile RG, Kim D, McLaughlin M, Melcher AA, Harrington KJ, Pedersen M Abstract BACKGROUND: The aggressive...
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Randomized controlled trial in support of Vitamin D and calcium supplementation for BPPV.
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Toxicity syndrome and early competing deaths in head-and-neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy: Observation and hypothesis.
Related Articles Toxicity syndrome and early competing deaths in head-and-neck cancer undergoing radiation therapy: Observation and hypothesis. Med Hypotheses. 2020 Jul 30;143:110145 Authors: Muzumder S, Srikantia N Abstract Radiotherapy (RT) and/or concurrent chemoradiation (CRT) is the mainstay for the treatment of locally advanced head-and-neck cancer (LAHNC). Sepsis remains a poorly understood and unrecognized event in head-and-neck...
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The distribution of chondromas: Why the hand?
Related Articles The distribution of chondromas: Why the hand? Med Hypotheses. 2020 Jul 23;143:110132 Authors: Nazarova NZ, Umarova GS, Vaiman M, Abba M, Foonberg M, Mametov K, Shterenshis M Abstract Chondroma is a benign hyaline cartilage tumor and is a relatively common skeletal neoplasm. Uneven distribution of this tumor among the various bones and regions of the skeleton is known but no explanation of this phenomenon followed. The current...
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Sequential application of novel guiding plate system for accurate transoral mandibular reconstruction.
Related Articles Sequential application of novel guiding plate system for accurate transoral mandibular reconstruction. Oral Oncol. 2020 Aug 03;111:104846 Authors: Lv M, Yang X, Gupta A, Shen Y, Li J, Sun J Abstract OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to introduce and share our experience in the sequential use of a novel guiding plate system for accurate mandibular reconstruction via transoral approach and evaluate its clinical effects....
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How does stellate ganglion block alleviate immunologically-linked disorders?
Related Articles How does stellate ganglion block alleviate immunologically-linked disorders? Med Hypotheses. 2020 Jun 16;144:110000 Authors: Lipov E, Gluncic V, Lukić IK, Candido K Abstract BACKGROUND: The stellate ganglion is an autonomic nervous ganglion, formed by the fusion of the inferior cervical sympathetic ganglion and the first thoracic sympathetic ganglion, which is present in about 80% of people. It is anterior to the neck of...
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