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Related ArticlesAn Odontogenic Keratocyst in the Temporal Region. J Craniofac Surg. 2019 Jun 28;: Authors: Zhu F, Li X, Liu Z, He Y Abstract The authors report a very rare patient with ectopic odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) in the temporal region that is distant form the mandible. Based on the interesting report, they discuss about the possible origin and illustrate the development of the ectopic OKC. It shows that the OKC could distally relapse with the...
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Earlier recovery of lingual dysfunction after middle ear surgery in pediatric versus adult patients.
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Related ArticlesEffects of sphenoid surgery on nasal irrigation delivery. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2019 Jul 01;: Authors: Grayson JW, Cavada M, Wong E, Lien B, Duvnjak M, Campbell R, Kalish L, Sacks R, Harvey RJ Abstract BACKGROUND: Nasal irrigation is an important component of medical management in chronic rhinosinusitis. Nasal irrigations facilitate topical medication of therapies and lavage of mucin. In this study we aim to compare the influence...
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Related ArticlesOsseocartilaginous Rib Graft L-Strut for Nasal Framework Reconstruction. Aesthet Surg J. 2019 Jul 01;: Authors: Ciolek PJ, Hanick AL, Roskies M, Fritz MA Abstract BACKGROUND: In the setting of major nasal framework reconstruction, it is critical to create a stable, warp-resistant L-strut to resist the contractile forces of healing in order to achieve a durable outcome. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate the effectiveness of the osseocartilaginous...
Related ArticlesPhoto-controlled release of paclitaxel and model drugs from RNA pyramids. Nano Res. 2019 Jan;12(1):41-48 Authors: Xu C, Li H, Zhang K, Binzel DW, Yin H, Chiu W, Guo P Abstract Stimuli-responsive release of drugs from a nanocarrier in spatial-, temporal-, and dosage-controlled fashions is of great interest in the pharmaceutical industry. Paclitaxel is one of the most effective and popular chemotherapeutic drugs against a number of cancers...
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Related ArticlesFunctional Polymorphisms in BARD1 Association with Neuroblastoma in a regional Han Chinese Population. J Cancer. 2019;10(10):2153-2160 Authors: Shi J, Yu Y, Jin Y, Lu J, Zhang J, Wang H, Han W, Chu P, Tai J, Chen F, Ren H, Guo Y, Ni X Abstract Neuroblastoma (NB) is a sympathetic nervous system cancer for children, occupying approximately 15% of pediatric oncology deaths. BARD1, a tumor suppressor, is essential for genome stability by...
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Related ArticlesHelicobacter pylori in Otorhinolaryngology: Cause or Bystander. Eurasian J Med. 2019 Jun;51(2):196-202 Authors: Jelavic B, Petricevic J, Marijanović I, Bevanda M Abstract The bacteria Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) have been identified in the extragastric tissues in the head and neck. The origin and pathogenicity of these bacteria in the head and neck are not known. Gastric reflux and nasal or oral routes are the possible modes of spread....
Related ArticlesDelayed Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis in the Setting of Isolated Lingual Necrosis. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2019;12:1179547619857690 Authors: DeBord LC, Chiu I, Liou NE Abstract Background: Lingual necrosis is a rare complication of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Methods: A 77-year-old woman presented for treatment of a painful and discolored tongue, odynophagia, and dehydration refractory to antimicrobials over 2 weeks....
Related ArticlesCastleman Disease Presenting as a Parapharyngeal Mass: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2019;12:1179547619853799 Authors: Choi DL, Brannock K, Tang AL Abstract Objectives: Masses in the parapharyngeal space often pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to an inaccessible location for biopsy and proximity to critical neurovascular structures of the neck. The aims of this study are to describe...
Related ArticlesIschemic stroke following neck dissection in the elderly. Ci Ji Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2019 Jul-Sep;31(3):177-181 Authors: Kuo CY, Chen YT, Sun CK, Hung KC Abstract Objective: Despite the known association of perioperative stroke with perioperative mortality, the prevalence of stroke following neck dissection in elderly patients remains unclear. This study compared the incidence of neck dissection-associated perioperative stroke in elderly and...
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Related ArticlesNatural Killer Cells and Thyroid Diseases. Endocrinol Metab (Seoul). 2019 Jun;34(2):132-137 Authors: Lee EK, Sunwoo JB Abstract Abnormal production of thyroid hormone is one of the common endocrine disorders, and thyroid hormone production declines with age. The aging process also negatively affects the immune system. An interaction between endocrine system and the immune system has been proposed to be bidirectional. Emerging evidence...
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Related ArticlesA Case of Gastric Meningeal Carcinomatosis Involving Bilateral Hearing Loss: The Difference between Clinical Images and Autopsy Findings. J Int Adv Otol. 2019 Jul 01;: Authors: Kimura A, Takahashi Y, Mizutari K, Tsujimoto H, Nakanishi K, Shiotani A Abstract We describe a rare case of meningeal carcinomatosis (MC) in a 66-year-old man who presented with bilateral deafness and vertigo, initially presumed to be neurofibromatosis type-2....
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Related ArticlesSleep and Circadian Medicine: Time of Day in the Neurologic Clinic. Neurol Clin. 2019 Aug;37(3):615-629 Authors: Ruben MD, Hogenesch JB, Smith DF Abstract Fundamental aspects of neurobiology are time-of-day regulated. Therefore, it is not surprising that neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases are accompanied by sleep and circadian rhythm disruption. Although the direction of causation remains unclear, abnormal sleep-wake patterns...
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Related ArticlesMyxoma arising from the parotid gland. Arch Craniofac Surg. 2019 Jun;20(3):186-190 Authors: Kim SM, Kim CK, Kim SH, Lee MC, Kim JN, Choi HG, Shin DH, Jo DI Abstract Myxomas can be divided into two groups: those derived from the facial skeleton, and those derived from external skeletal soft tissue. Soft tissue myxomas of the head and neck are uncommon, with fewer than 50 cases reported. In any form and location, myxoma of parotid gland...
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Related ArticlesAn update on the current management of adult obstructive sleep apnoea. Aust J Gen Pract. 2019 Apr;48(4):182-186 Authors: Kitipornchai L, Cistulli P, Sarkissian L, G Mackay S Abstract BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is common in adults. Various contributing factors to this condition have resulted in the development of a number of potential treatment modalities, some of which are in evolution. A multidisciplinary team involving...
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Related ArticlesFast Screening of Olfactory Function Using the Q-Sticks Test. ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec. 2019 Jun 28;:1-7 Authors: Sorokowska A, Oleszkiewicz A, Minovi A, Konnerth CG, Hummel T Abstract OBJECTIVES: Classical, longer olfactory tests are associated with difficulties in everyday practice. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical utility of the Q-Sticks test within the context of a multicenter study. METHODS:...
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Related ArticlesDemographic data and seasonal variation in peripheral vestibular disorders in ENT practices in Germany. J Vestib Res. 2019 Jun 25;: Authors: Seidel DU, Park JJ, Sesterhenn AM, Kostev K Abstract AIM: The aim of this study was to analyze the demographic data pertaining to and seasonal variation in specific vestibular disorders in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) practices in Germany based on data from a representative nationwide practice database....
Related ArticlesClinical characteristics and associated factors of canal switch in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. J Vestib Res. 2019 Jun 25;: Authors: Lee G, Lee SG, Park HS, Kim BJ, Choi SJ, Choi JW Abstract BACKGROUND: Canal switch benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (CS-BPPV) is a transition of BPPV involving one canal to another canal during or after canalith repositioning procedures (CRP). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical...
Related ArticlesThe efficacy of a modified Dix-Hallpike test with a pillow under shoulders. J Vestib Res. 2019 Jun 27;: Authors: Jeon EJ, Lee DH, Park JM, Oh JH, Seo JH Abstract BACKGROUND: Dix-Hallpike (DH) test is sometimes done in a modified or reduced manner in a clinical setting. However, there has been no study that evaluated the reliability of this modified test. OBJECTIVES: The purposes of this study were to determine whether the efficacy...
Related ArticlesClassification of Vestibular Signs and Examination Techniques: Nystagmus and Nystagmus-like Movements. J Vestib Res. 2019 Jun 14;: Authors: Eggers SDZ, Bisdorff A, von Brevern M, Zee DS, Kim JS, Perez-Fernandez N, Welgampola MS, Della Santina CC, Newman-Toker DE Abstract This paper presents a classification and definitions for types of nystagmus and other oscillatory eye movements relevant to evaluation of patients with vestibular and...
Related ArticlesDevelopment and validation of radiomic signatures of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma molecular features and subtypes. EBioMedicine. 2019 Jun 26;: Authors: Huang C, Cintra M, Brennan K, Zhou M, Colevas AD, Fischbein N, Zhu S, Gevaert O Abstract BACKGROUND: Radiomics-based non-invasive biomarkers are promising to facilitate the translation of therapeutically related molecular subtypes for treatment allocation of patients with head...
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Related ArticlesStructural constitutive modeling of the anisotropic mechanical properties of human vocal fold lamina propria. J Acoust Soc Am. 2019 Jun;145(6):EL476 Authors: Zhang Z Abstract The anisotropic mechanical properties of the vocal fold lamina propria play an important role in voice production and control. The goal of this study is to develop a constitutive model capable of predicting lamina propria elastic moduli along both the longitudinal...
Related ArticlesAcoustic correlates of female confidence: A production and comprehension study. J Acoust Soc Am. 2019 Jun;145(6):3410 Authors: Roche JM, Morgan SD, Fissel Brannick S, Bryndel K Abstract In the current study, an interactive approach is used to explore possible contributors to the misattributions listeners make about female talker expression of confidence. To do this, the expression and identification of confidence was evaluated through...
Related ArticlesSex differences in hearing: Probing the role of estrogen signaling. J Acoust Soc Am. 2019 Jun;145(6):3656 Authors: Shuster BZ, Depireux DA, Mong JA, Hertzano R Abstract Hearing loss is the most common form of sensory impairment in humans, with an anticipated rise in incidence as the result of recreational noise exposures. Hearing loss is also the second most common health issue afflicting military veterans. Currently, there are no approved...
Related ArticlesAmplitude modulation detection and temporal modulation cutoff frequency in normal hearing infants. J Acoust Soc Am. 2019 Jun;145(6):3667 Authors: Walker BA, Gerhards CM, Werner LA, Horn DL Abstract The goal of this study was to determine if temporal modulation cutoff frequency was mature in three-month-old infants. Normal-hearing infants and young adults were tested in a single-interval forced-choice observer-based psychoacoustic procedure....
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