Related ArticlesVolumetric Arc Therapy Treatment Plan Dosimetry Correction Method to Account Patient Weight Loss during a Course of Radiation Therapy. J Med Phys. 2020 Jan-Mar;45(1):1-6 Authors: D'Souza H, Weatherburn H, Dwivedi A, Ganesh T Abstract Aim: This study aims to validate volumetric arc therapy (VMAT) plan correction method for a patient's lost weight during the course of radiotherapy. Materials and Methods: VMAT plans of prostate...
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Related ArticlesPublisher Correction: Vascular Supply of the Human Spiral Ganglion: Novel Three-Dimensional Analysis Using Synchrotron Phase-Contrast Imaging and Histology. Sci Rep. 2020 May 01;10(1):7681 Authors: Mei X, Glueckert R, Schrott-Fischer A, Li H, Ladak HM, Agrawal SK, Rask-Andersen H Abstract An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper.PMID: 32355270 [PubMed - in process]
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Related ArticlesChanges in Tracheal Respiratory Mucosa After Thyroidectomy: A Rat Model. In Vivo. 2020 May-Jun;34(3):1133-1140 Authors: Lim YS, Choi YJ, Kim BH, Kim HB, Cho CG, Park SW, Park JH Abstract BACKGROUND/AIM: This study aimed to investigate changes in the tracheal mucosa after thyroidectomy, that can be a cause of post-thyroidectomy discomfort. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty rats were divided into normal controls and 3 surgical...
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Related ArticlesFrom the Eye of the Storm: Multi-Institutional Practical Perspectives on Neuroradiology from the COVID-19 Outbreak in New York City. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Phillips CD, Shatzkes DR, Moonis G, Hsu KA, Doshi A, Filippi CG Abstract During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (COVID-19) pandemic, neuroradiology practices have experienced a paradigm shift in practice, which affected everything from...
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Related ArticlesCOVID-19, head and neck cancer, and the need of training of health students and practitioners regarding to tobacco control and patient counseling. Oral Oncol. 2020 Apr 24;:104739 Authors: Leonel ACLDS, Martelli-Junior H, Bonan PRF, Kowalski LP, da Cruz Perez DE PMID: 32354693 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related ArticlesToo loud? Do powered hand dryers violate federal noise exposure standards? Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Apr 23;:102507 Authors: Fasulo BJ, Shand MJ, Coelho DH Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine if high-powered air hand dryers produce sufficient noise to warrant concern over acoustic trauma as determined by federally established standards. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective observational field data collection SETTING:...
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Related ArticlesCD8+ Tumour-Infiltrating Lymphocytes and Tumour Microenvironment Immune Types as Biomarkers for Immunotherapy in Sinonasal Intestinal-Type Adenocarcinoma. Vaccines (Basel). 2020 Apr 28;8(2): Authors: García-Marín R, Reda S, Riobello C, Cabal VN, Suárez-Fernández L, Vivanco B, López F, Llorente JL, Hermsen MA Abstract BACKGROUND: Intestinal-type adenocarcinoma (ITAC) is a rare tumour occurring in the ethmoid sinus. Recent years have...
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Related ArticlesNeuroimaging consequences of cerebral small vessel disease in patients with obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome. Brain Behav. 2019 08;9(8):e01364 Authors: Huang S, Wang D, Zhou H, Chen Z, Wang H, Li Y, Yin S Abstract OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the association between severity of obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) and the neuroimaging consequences of cerebral small vessel disease (SVD). METHODS:...
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Emergency changes in international guidelines on treatment for head and neck cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oral Oncol. 2020 Apr 24;107:104734 Authors: Chaves ALF, Castro AF, Marta GN, Junior GC, Ferris RL, Giglio RE, Golusinski W, Gorphe P, Hosal S, Leemans CR, Magné N, Mehanna H, Mesía R, Netto E, Psyrri A, Sacco AG, Shah J, Simon C, Vermorken JB, Kowalski LP PMID: 32353793 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Safe management of laryngectomized patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oral Oncol. 2020 Apr 24;107:104742 Authors: Parrinello G, Missale F, Sampieri C, Carobbio ALC, Peretti G PMID: 32353792 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Long-term defects of nasal epithelium barrier functions in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma post chemo-radiotherapy. Radiother Oncol. 2020 Apr 06;148:116-125 Authors: Zhou S, Huang H, Chen Q, Tan KS, Zhu Z, Peng Y, Ong HH, Liu J, Xu M, Gao J, Chen H, Tay JK, Qiu Q, Wang DY Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic and recurrent upper respiratory tract infection and inflammation is common in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) post chemo-radiotherapy...
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Are Tracheotomies Required for Patients Undergoing Composite Mandibular Resections for Oral Cancer? J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Apr 06;: Authors: Ledderhof NJ, Carlson ER, Heidel RE, Winstead ML, Fahmy MD, Johnston DT Abstract PURPOSE: Prophylactic tracheotomy has traditionally been performed during composite mandibular resection of oral cavity cancer to avoid postoperative airway compromise. The purpose of the present study was to measure the frequency...
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Lobular Capillary Hemangioma Originating From the Nasopharynx. Ear Nose Throat J. 2020 Apr 30;:145561320922736 Authors: Min HJ, Kim KS PMID: 32352875 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Introduction of surgeon-performed ultrasound to a head and neck clinic: indications, diagnostic adequacy and a new clinic model? ANZ J Surg. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Flatman S, Kwok MMK, Magarey MJR Abstract BACKGROUND: Surgeon-performed ultrasound (SUS) changes management and surgical decision-making. It allows for immediate ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration (US-FNA) for the work-up of neck masses, lymph node metastases and thyroid nodules....
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
The Puzzle of Medically Unexplained Symptoms-A Holistic View of the Patient With Laryngeal Symptoms.
The Puzzle of Medically Unexplained Symptoms-A Holistic View of the Patient With Laryngeal Symptoms. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Misono S, Dietrich M, Piccirillo JF PMID: 32352490 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Chronic Pain Syndromes and Their Laryngeal Manifestations. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Piersiala K, Akst LM, Hillel AT, Best SR Abstract Importance: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are traditionally considered as distinct entities grouped under chronic pain syndrome (CPS) of an unknown origin. However, these 3 disorders may exist on a spectrum with a shared...
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Association Between Burning Mouth Syndrome and the Development of Depression, Anxiety, Dementia, and Parkinson Disease. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Kim JY, Kim YS, Ko I, Kim DK Abstract Importance: Burning mouth syndrome is a chronic oral pain disorder that is characterized by a generalized or localized burning sensation without the presence of any specific mucosal lesions. It remains unclear, however, whether burning...
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Sniffing out the evidence; It's now time for public health bodies recognize the link between COVID-19 and smell and taste disturbance. Rhinology. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Lechien JR, Hopkins C, Saussez S Abstract Since the outbreak of the pandemic, anecdotal observations have been accumulating rapidly that sudden anosmia and dysgeusia are peculiar symptoms associated with the COVID-19 infection. Prof C. Hopkins, as President of British Rhinological...
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Clinical and Epidemiological Characteristics of 1,420 European Patients with mild-to-moderate Coronavirus Disease 2019. J Intern Med. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Lechien JR, Chiesa-Estomba CM, Place S, Van Laethem Y, Cabaraux P, Mat Q, Huet K, Plzak J, Horoi M, Hans S, Barillari MR, Cammaroto G, Fakhry N, Martiny D, Ayad T, Jouffe L, Hopkins C, Saussez S, COVID-19 Task Force of YO-IFOS Abstract BACKGROUND: The clinical presentation of European patients...
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The effect of tongue-strengthening exercises on tongue strength and swallowing-related parameters in chronic radiation-associated dysphagia. Head Neck. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Van den Steen L, Baudelet M, Tomassen P, Bonte K, De Bodt M, Van Nuffelen G Abstract BACKGROUND: Radiation-associated dysphagia (RAD) is highly prevalent in head and neck cancer (HNC) patients, with insufficient tongue strength (TS) as a characteristic of this disabling complication....
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Canine tonsillar neoplasia and tonsillar metastasis from various primary neoplasms. Vet Comp Oncol. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Mickelson MA, Regan D, Randall EK, Worley D, Seguin B Abstract Tonsillar metastasis from distant primary tumors has not been described in dogs, and reports are rare in humans. The aims of this study were to determine whether tumor metastasis occurs to the canine palatine tonsils and evaluate whether afferent lymphatics drain...
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COVID-19: Nasal and oropharyngeal swab. Head Neck. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Petruzzi G, De Virgilio A, Pichi B, Mazzola F, Zocchi J, Mercante G, Spriano G, Pellini R Abstract Performing a proper nasal and oropharyngeal swab procedure is essential in the screening of COVID-19 infection. The video illustration of nasal and oropharyngeal swab is presented (Video S1). To correctly perform the nasopharyngeal swab, the patient must be seated comfortably...
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Olfactory and Gustatory Function in Patients With Different Types of Maxillofacial Trauma. Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Drareni K, Hummel T, Bensafi M, Serex CA, Hugentobler M, Rimmer J, Friedrich H, Voruz F, Terzic A, Landis BN Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: To investigate olfactory and gustatory function in patients with maxillofacial trauma and associated fractures. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. METHODS:...
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In Response to Validity and Reliability of the Reflux Symptom Score. Laryngoscope. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Lechien JR, Bobin F, Muls V, Rodriguez A, Saussez S PMID: 32352167 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Biomimetic Gold Nanoshell-Loaded Macrophage for Photothermal Biomedicine. Biomed Res Int. 2020;2020:5869235 Authors: Kang SH, Lee YK, Park IS, Park IK, Hong SM, Kwon SY, Choi YH, Madsen SJ, Hirschberg H, Hong SJ Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of photothermal treatment (PTT) with gold nanoshell (ANS) using a macrophage-mediated delivery system in a head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cell line. To achieve...
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
Combinatorial Low Dose Arsenic Trioxide and Cisplatin Exacerbates Autophagy via AMPK/STAT3 Signaling on Targeting Head and Neck Cancer Initiating Cells. Front Oncol. 2020;10:463 Authors: Hu WC, Teo WH, Huang TF, Lee TC, Lo JF Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a highly lethal disease with high-level of epidemic both in the world and Taiwan. Previous studies support that head and neck cancer-initiating cells (HN-CICs), a subpopulation...
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Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Induced Rash and Mucositis with Bilateral Otitis Media and Sinusitis. Cureus. 2020 Mar 28;12(3):e7449 Authors: Lofgren DH, Lenkeit C, Palanisamy J, Brown J Abstract Mycoplasma pneumoniae induced rash and mucositis (MIRM) is a recently identified clinical entity, which describes a subset of extrapulmonary manifestations resulting from Mycoplasma pneumonia infection. Patients present with a wide variety of symptoms including cough,...
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
New Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy Complicated by Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Case Report. Cureus. 2020 Mar 27;12(3):e7439 Authors: Wasey W, Festic E, Sapra A, Rafi T, Bhandari P Abstract Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common variant of sleep-disordered breathing that often goes undiagnosed. OSA is characterized mainly by anatomical obstruction or partial collapse of upper airways during sleep....
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Erlotinib sensitivity of MAPK1p.D321N mutation in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. NPJ Genom Med. 2020;5:17 Authors: Ngan HL, Poon PHY, Su YX, Chan JYK, Lo KW, Yeung CK, Liu Y, Wong E, Li H, Lau CW, Piao W, Lui VWY Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) lacks predictive biomarkers for drug responses. By targeted sequencing, we identified two MAPK1 mutations in recurrent HNSCC, MAPK1p.D321N, and p.R135K. We previously reported...
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Efficacy of Acupuncture at the Sphenopalatine Ganglion in the Treatment of Persistent Allergic Rhinitis. Med Acupunct. 2020 Apr 01;32(2):90-98 Authors: Mi JP, He P, Shen F, Yang X, Zhao MF, Chen XY Abstract Objective: The aim of this research was to explore the hypothesis that acupuncture at the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG), a new a new method of acupuncture, would be more efficacious and safe than traditional acupuncture in the treatment of persistent...
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Supplementation of L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Folic Acid, and Green Tea Extract Enhances Serum Nitric Oxide Content and Antifatigue Activity in Mice. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2020;2020:8312647 Authors: Chen YM, Li H, Chiu YS, Huang CC, Chen WC Abstract It has been reported that abundant nitric oxide content in endothelial cells can increase exercise performance. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential...
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
Local eosinophils are associated with increased IgA subclass levels in the sinonasal mucosa of chronic rhinosinusitis with polyp patients. Allergy Asthma Clin Immunol. 2020;16:30 Authors: Aazami H, Seif F, Ghalehbaghi B, Babaheidarian P, Mohebbi A, Ahmadi A, Khoshmirsafa M, Ghalehbaghi S, Behnam B, Entezami KZ, Madjd Z, Falak R Abstract Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) describes an inflammatory condition affecting the sinonasal mucosa. As...
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Juvenile Nasal Angiofibroma on 68Ga-DOTANOC PET/CT: Exploring Theranostic Avenues. Indian J Nucl Med. 2020 Apr-Jun;35(2):176-177 Authors: Sakthivel P, Thakar A, Prashanth A, Kumar R, Sharma SC, Kumar R Abstract Somatostatin (SST) cell surface receptors (SSTRs) are expressed in many different malignant, benign, and neuroendocrine tumors. SSTRs are also expressed in the endothelium of human vessels during angiogenesis and not in the nonproliferating...
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
Boron neutron capture therapy at the crossroads - Where do we go from here? Appl Radiat Isot. 2020 Jun;160:109029 Authors: Barth RF, Grecula JC Abstract As elegant as is the concept upon which Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) is based, unfortunately it has not gained widespread acceptance by the physicians who are treating cancer patients on a daily basis. The question is why? Very simply put, the clinical results obtained in treating patients...
Fri May 01, 2020 13:22
Endoscopic frontal trephination verse the osteoplastic flap in patients with frontal sinus disease after bifrontal craniotomy. Br J Neurosurg. 2020 Apr 30;:1-3 Authors: Yu P, Mao X, Li X, Hu X, Li J, Sun G Abstract Objective: We review the clinical outcome of endoscopic frontal trephination and osteoplastic flap in patients with frontal sinus disease after bifrontal craniotomy.Methods: The clinical data of patients with frontal sinus disease after...
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Related ArticlesSalvianolic acid B inhibits ototoxic drug-induced ototoxicity by suppression of the mitochondrial apoptosis pathway. J Cell Mol Med. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Zheng Z, Wang Y, Yu H, Li W, Wu J, Cai C, He Y Abstract It has been claimed that salvianolic acid B (Sal B), a natural bioactive antioxidant, exerts protective effects in various types of cells. This study aims to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-apoptosis effects of Sal B in...
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Related ArticlesExpiratory airflow obstruction due to tracheostomy tube: a spirometric studyin 50 patients. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Sanchez-Guerrero JA, Guerlain J, Cebrià I Iranzo MÀ, Baujat B, Lacau St Guily J, Périé S Abstract OBJECTIVES: Tracheostomy is commonly used in intensive care units and in head and neck departments. Airway obstruction due to occluded cuffless tracheostomy tubes themselves remains unknown, although capping...
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Related ArticlesEvaluation of a Novel Telemedicine-Based Intervention to Manage Body Image Disturbance in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors. Psychooncology. 2020 Apr 30;: Authors: Graboyes EM, Maurer S, Park Y, Marsh CH, McElligott JT, Day TA, Hornig JD, Sterba KR Abstract OBJECTIVES: The study aimed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary clinical impact of BRIGHT (Building a Renewed ImaGe after Head & neck cancer Treatment),...
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Related ArticlesA pattern of care analysis: Prosthetic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients after radiotherapy. Clin Implant Dent Relat Res. 2020 Apr 29;: Authors: Wiedenmann F, Liebermann A, Probst F, Troeltzsch M, Balermpas P, Guckenberger M, Edelhoff D, Mayinger M Abstract BACKGROUND: While some medical associations provide guidelines for the implant-prosthetic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients, the circulation and implementation...
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