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• Orbital outcomes after orbit-sparing surgery and free flap reconstruction.

  Orbital outcomes after orbit-sparing surgery and free flap reconstruction. Oral Oncol. 2019 Sep 25;98:78-84 Authors: Philips R, Topf MC, Graf A, Krein H, Heffelfinger R, Luginbuhl A, Curry J Abstract OBJECTIVE: To identify functional outcome and orbital complication rate of the preserved orbit and to identify predictors of orbital impairment in periorbital free flap reconstruction. MATERIALS

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Nutrition and swallowing therapy strategies for patients with head and neck cancer.

  Nutrition and swallowing therapy strategies for patients with head and neck cancer. Nutrition. 2019 Jul 02;69:110548 Authors: Kristensen MB, Isenring E, Brown B Abstract Patients with head and neck cancer experience many problems with eating which make them at high risk of malnutrition. Pre-habilitation swallowing exercises as overseen by a speech pathologist can improve swallowing function. A multid

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Limitations of the European barrier crash testing regulation relating to occupant safety.

  Limitations of the European barrier crash testing regulation relating to occupant safety. Accid Anal Prev. 2019 Sep 25;133:105239 Authors: Chell J, Brandani CE, Fraschetti S, Chakraverty J, Camomilla V Abstract The safety of roadside restraint systems in Europe is ensured by the EN 1317 regulation. The ability of the barrier to mitigate injury to the occupants of vehicles is tested according to two o

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Hearing consequences in Gjb2 knock-in mice: implications for human p.V37I mutation.

  Hearing consequences in Gjb2 knock-in mice: implications for human p.V37I mutation. Aging (Albany NY). 2019 Sep 27;11: Authors: Lin X, Li G, Zhang Y, Zhao J, Lu J, Gao Y, Liu H, Li GL, Yang T, Song L, Wu H Abstract Human p.V37I mutation of GJB2 gene was strongly correlated with late-onset progressive hearing loss, especially among East Asia populations. We generated a knock-in mouse model based on hu

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Immune Sensing of Aeroallergen-Associated Double-Stranded RNA Triggers an IFN Response and Modulates Type 2 Lung Inflammation.

  Immune Sensing of Aeroallergen-Associated Double-Stranded RNA Triggers an IFN Response and Modulates Type 2 Lung Inflammation. J Immunol. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: She L, Alanazi HH, Yan L, Zou Y, Sun Y, Dube PH, Brooks EG, Barrera GD, Lai Z, Chen Y, Liu Y, Zhang X, Li XD Abstract The innate immune sensing of allergens or allergen-associated components regulate the development of type 2 inflammatory res

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Targeting EZH2 enhances antigen presentation, antitumor immunity and circumvents anti-PD-1 resistance in head and neck cancers.

  Targeting EZH2 enhances antigen presentation, antitumor immunity and circumvents anti-PD-1 resistance in head and neck cancers. Clin Cancer Res. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: Zhou L, Mudianto T, Ma X, Riley R, Uppaluri R Abstract PURPOSE: Anti-programmed death-1 (PD-1) receptor-based therapeutics improve survival in recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients but many do not benefit due

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Taste test using an edible taste film kit: a randomised controlled trial.

  Taste test using an edible taste film kit: a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2019 Sep 27;9(9):e029077 Authors: Kim JS, Kim DH, Jeon EJ, Kim BG, Yu J, Shin HI Abstract OBJECTIVES: We developed an edible taste film test that can be stored easily as a kit. This study was conducted to confirm the agreement between the results of the edible taste film kit test and the conventional taste solution te

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• A preliminary Bayesian network model to identify factors associated with treatment outcome in T2 and T3 laryngeal carcinoma.

  A preliminary Bayesian network model to identify factors associated with treatment outcome in T2 and T3 laryngeal carcinoma. Oral Oncol. 2019 Sep 25;: Authors: Haapaniemi A, Mäkitie A, Kekolahti P, Ryynänen OP PMID: 31561950 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Prognostic determinants of locally advanced buccal mucosa cancer: Do we need to relook the current staging criteria? - Needs to be interpreted carefully.

  Prognostic determinants of locally advanced buccal mucosa cancer: Do we need to relook the current staging criteria? - Needs to be interpreted carefully. Oral Oncol. 2019 Sep 24;: Authors: Thiagarajan S, Nair SV PMID: 31561949 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• [Hate violence in the emergency rooms of third level hospitals. First data in Spain].

  [Hate violence in the emergency rooms of third level hospitals. First data in Spain]. Gac Sanit. 2019 Sep 24;: Authors: Gil-Borrelli CC, Martín Ríos MD, Latasa Zamalloa P, López-Corcuera L, Ben-Abdellah LD, Rodríguez Arenas MÁ, en nombre del Grupo de Investigación SIVIVO, Grupo de Investigación SIVIVO Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the cases of hate violence attended in emergency services.

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Localization of melatonin and its receptors (melatonin 1a and 1b receptors) in the mouse inner ear.

  Localization of melatonin and its receptors (melatonin 1a and 1b receptors) in the mouse inner ear. Acta Otolaryngol. 2019 Nov;139(11):948-952 Authors: Takumida M, Anniko M Abstract Background: In the inner ear, evidence has been gathered indicating that melatonin plays important roles in inner ear physiology and pathophysiology. However, no attempt has been made previously to investigate the localiz

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Sandwich technique for sigmoid sinus wall reconstruction for treatment of pulsatile tinnitus caused by sigmoid sinus diverticulum/dehiscence.

  Sandwich technique for sigmoid sinus wall reconstruction for treatment of pulsatile tinnitus caused by sigmoid sinus diverticulum/dehiscence. Acta Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:1-4 Authors: Sun J, Sun J Abstract Background: If the pulsatile tinnitus caused by sigmoid sinus diverticulum/dehiscence cannot be diagnosed and treated, it can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Aim: To assess the sandw

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Fluorescein- and EGFR-Antibody Conjugated Silica Nanoparticles for Enhancement of Real-time Tumor Border Definition Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck.

  Fluorescein- and EGFR-Antibody Conjugated Silica Nanoparticles for Enhancement of Real-time Tumor Border Definition Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck. Nanomaterials (Basel). 2019 Sep 26;9(10): Authors: Watermann A, Gieringer R, Bauer AM, Kurch S, Kiesslich R, Tremel W, Gosepath J, Brieger J Abstract Intraoperative definition of tumor free resection ma

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Letters to the Editor.

  Letters to the Editor. J Vestib Res. 2019 Sep 17;: Authors: Staab JP PMID: 31561402 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Standardized Ki-67 proliferation index assessment in early stage laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in relation to local control and survival after primary radiotherapy.

  Related ArticlesStandardized Ki-67 proliferation index assessment in early stage laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma in relation to local control and survival after primary radiotherapy. Clin Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: Kop E, de Bock GH, Noordhuis MG, Slagter-Menkema L, van der Laan BFAM, Langendijk H, Schuuring E, van der Vegt B Abstract OBJECTIVES: Ambiguous results have been reported on the

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Palliative Management of Stridor in a Head and Neck Cancer Patient with Noninvasive Ventilation: Is It Safe?

  Related ArticlesPalliative Management of Stridor in a Head and Neck Cancer Patient with Noninvasive Ventilation: Is It Safe? J Pain Symptom Manage. 2019 Sep 24;: Authors: Lee J PMID: 31560969 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Translational genomics of sinonasal cancers.

  Related ArticlesTranslational genomics of sinonasal cancers. Semin Cancer Biol. 2019 Sep 24;: Authors: Hermsen MA, C R, R GM, Vn C, L SF, F L, Jl L Abstract The sinonasal cavities harbor a wide variety of histologically distinct cancers, the majority very aggressive with 5-year survival rates between 30-60% and local recurrence as the main cause of death. This is a complex anatomic area, close to str

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Hypoxic niches are endowed with a protumorigenic mechanism that supersedes the protective function of PTEN.

  Related ArticlesHypoxic niches are endowed with a protumorigenic mechanism that supersedes the protective function of PTEN. FASEB J. 2019 Sep 27;:fj201900722R Authors: Nascimento-Filho CHV, Webber LP, Borgato GB, Goloni-Bertollo EM, Squarize CH, Castilho RM Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is the sixth most common malignancy worldwide and is characterized by a fast-paced growth.

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma developed at an unexpected location.

  Related ArticlesRhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma developed at an unexpected location. Arch Argent Pediatr. 2019 Oct 01;117(5):e519-e522 Authors: Sayan A, Diniz G, Mert M, Yildirim Ekin Z, Koyluoglu G Abstract Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma is a rare dermal lesion which was first described in 1986 as "striated muscle hamartoma". It usually develops in the head and neck region of newborns.

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Association of a Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Program With Smoking Abstinence Among Patients With Cancer.

  Related ArticlesAssociation of a Comprehensive Smoking Cessation Program With Smoking Abstinence Among Patients With Cancer. JAMA Netw Open. 2019 Sep 04;2(9):e1912251 Authors: Cinciripini PM, Karam-Hage M, Kypriotakis G, Robinson JD, Rabius V, Beneventi D, Minnix JA, Blalock JA Abstract Importance: Patients with cancer who smoke after diagnosis risk experiencing reductions in treatment effectiveness,

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Global, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-Years for 29 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2017: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study.

  Related ArticlesGlobal, Regional, and National Cancer Incidence, Mortality, Years of Life Lost, Years Lived With Disability, and Disability-Adjusted Life-Years for 29 Cancer Groups, 1990 to 2017: A Systematic Analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study. JAMA Oncol. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: Global Burden of Disease Cancer Collaboration, Fitzmaurice C, Abate D, Abbasi N, Abbastabar H, Abd-Allah F, Abdel-Rahman O, Abde

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Current status of human papillomavirus positivity in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Europe: a systematic review.

  Related ArticlesCurrent status of human papillomavirus positivity in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma in Europe: a systematic review. Acta Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:1-5 Authors: Stjernstrøm KD, Jensen JS, Jakobsen KK, Grønhøj C, von Buchwald C Abstract Background: The incidence of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) has been rising in the Western world in recent years. Human papillomav

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Diode Laser Photocoagulation of Intraoral and Perioral Venous Malformations After Tridimensional Staging by High Definition Ultrasonography.

  Related ArticlesDiode Laser Photocoagulation of Intraoral and Perioral Venous Malformations After Tridimensional Staging by High Definition Ultrasonography. Photobiomodul Photomed Laser Surg. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: Limongelli L, Tempesta A, De Caro A, Maiorano E, Angelelli G, Capodiferro S, Favia G Abstract Objective: To determine optimal settings for use of diode lasers to treat vascular malformatio

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Comparison of the development of early auditory and preverbal skills in Mandarin-Speaking children with cochlear implants with and without additional disabilities.

  Related ArticlesComparison of the development of early auditory and preverbal skills in Mandarin-Speaking children with cochlear implants with and without additional disabilities. Acta Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:1-6 Authors: Zhao Y, Li Y, Long Y, Jin X, Zheng Z, Liu Y, Wang Y, Zheng J, Zhang J, Chen M, Hao J, Yang Y, Liu W, Liu H, Ni X Abstract Background: Few studies had assessed the auditory and pre

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Progression of hearing loss and choice of hearing aids by patients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s and older: experience in the Japanese super-aged era.

  Related ArticlesProgression of hearing loss and choice of hearing aids by patients in their 60s, 70s, and 80s and older: experience in the Japanese super-aged era. Acta Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:1-6 Authors: Maeda Y, Kariya S, Fujimoto S, Sugaya A, Kataoka Y, Nakagawa A, Tanaka S, Hosokawa N, Nishizaki K Abstract Background: Demographic data of patients with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in super

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Comparing Urban Maxillofacial Trauma Patterns to the National Trauma Data Bank©.

  Related ArticlesComparing Urban Maxillofacial Trauma Patterns to the National Trauma Data Bank©. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:3489419878457 Authors: Cohn JE, Smith KC, Licata JJ, Michael A, Zwillenberg S, Burroughs T, Arosarena OA Abstract OBJECTIVES: We aimed to determine whether certain maxillofacial fracture patterns and injury mechanisms were more prevalent in an urban environment. In a

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• Current Opioid Prescribing Patterns after Microdirect Laryngoscopy.

  Related ArticlesCurrent Opioid Prescribing Patterns after Microdirect Laryngoscopy. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2019 Sep 27;:3489419877912 Authors: Huston MN, Kamizi R, Meyer TK, Merati AL, Giliberto JP Abstract BACKGROUND: The prevalence of opioid abuse has become epidemic in the United States. Microdirect laryngoscopy (MDL) is a common otolaryngological procedure, yet prescribing practices for opioid

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  Sun Sep 29, 2019 03:11
• An estimation of smoking history in patients who consume loose and smokeless tobacco products.

  Related ArticlesAn estimation of smoking history in patients who consume loose and smokeless tobacco products. Clin Otolaryngol. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: Nouraei S Abstract Exposure to tobacco increases the risk and severity of many health conditions including head and neck cancer. Smoking history can be ascertained in a number of ways, including age of commencement, recency, intensity (packs per day)

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  Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39
• [Oncoimmunology in old age].

  Related Articles[Oncoimmunology in old age]. HNO. 2019 Sep 26;: Authors: Wigand MC, Jeske S, Hahn J, Doescher J, Laban S, Hoffmann TK, Schuler PJ Abstract Physiological aging processes of the immune system are associated with an increased susceptibility to infectious, autoimmune and tumor diseases. In accordance with the general demographic development the number of tumor patients in advanced age als

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  Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39
• Laryngeal Carcinoma in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors.

  Related ArticlesLaryngeal Carcinoma in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2019 Sep 27;: Authors: van De Ven SEM, Derikx LAAP, Nagtegaal ID, van Herpen CM, Takes RP, Melchers WJG, Pierik M, van den Heuvel T, Verhoeven RHA, Hoentjen F, Nissen LHC Abstract BACKGROUND: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients are at increased risk for develop

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  Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39
• Primary duodenal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in adults: a case report.

  Related ArticlesPrimary duodenal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in adults: a case report. AME Case Rep. 2019;3:29 Authors: Alkhormi AM, Alqifari A, Aljarbou OZ, Alqarni M Abstract Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a soft tissue sarcoma that histologically resembles embryonic skeletal muscle. It is a rare malignancy in adults with a predilection in the head and neck, the genitourinary tract, and other extremities

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  Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39
• Reduction of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Prescribed Medical Cannabis.

  Related ArticlesReduction of Benzodiazepine Use in Patients Prescribed Medical Cannabis. Cannabis Cannabinoid Res. 2019;4(3):214-218 Authors: Purcell C, Davis A, Moolman N, Taylor SM Abstract Background: Benzodiazepines are a class of medication with sedative properties, commonly used for anxiety and other neurological conditions. These medications are associated with several well-known adverse effec

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  Sat Sep 28, 2019 12:39