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Prognostic impact of additional HPV diagnostics in 102 patients with p16-stratified advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.

Related Articles Prognostic impact of additional HPV diagnostics in 102 patients with p16-stratified advanced oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 20;: Authors: Weiss BG, Anczykowski MZ, Küffer S, Spiegel JL, Bertlich M, Canis M, Ihler F, Kitz J, Jakob M Abstract PURPOSE: p16 overexpression was considered as surrogate marker to identify human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell...

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Sublingual indocyanine green films for non-invasive swallowing assessment and inflammation detection through NIR/SWIR optical imaging.

Related Articles Sublingual indocyanine green films for non-invasive swallowing assessment and inflammation detection through NIR/SWIR optical imaging. Sci Rep. 2020 Aug 19;10(1):14003 Authors: Beringhs AO, Singh SP, Valdez TA, Lu X Abstract Indocyanine green (ICG) is the most commonly used FDA-approved agent for clinical optical imaging, administered through injections only, due to its poor membrane permeability. Although ICG has vast...

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Chemotherapeutic resistance of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is mediated by EpCAM induction driven by IL-6/p62 associated Nrf2-antioxidant pathway activation.

Related Articles Chemotherapeutic resistance of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is mediated by EpCAM induction driven by IL-6/p62 associated Nrf2-antioxidant pathway activation. Cell Death Dis. 2020 Aug 20;11(8):663 Authors: Noman ASM, Parag RR, Rashid MI, Islam S, Rahman MZ, Chowdhury AA, Sultana A, Jerin C, Siddiqua A, Rahman L, Nayeem J, Akther S, Baidya S, Shil RK, Rahman M, Shirin A, Mahmud R, Hossain SMI, Sumi SA, Chowdhury A, Basher SB, Hasan...

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A Case of COVID-19 with Late-Onset Rash and Transient Loss of Taste and Smell in a 15-Year-Old Boy.

Related Articles A Case of COVID-19 with Late-Onset Rash and Transient Loss of Taste and Smell in a 15-Year-Old Boy. Am J Case Rep. 2020 Aug 20;21:e925813 Authors: Maniaci A, Iannella G, Vicini C, Pavone P, Nunnari G, Falsaperla R, Di Mauro P, Ferlito S, Cocuzza S Abstract BACKGROUND The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that spread from China is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The...

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Semi-automatic magnetic resonance imaging based orbital fat volumetry: reliability and correlation with computed tomography.

Related Articles Semi-automatic magnetic resonance imaging based orbital fat volumetry: reliability and correlation with computed tomography. Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2020 Aug 17;: Authors: Willaert R, Degrieck B, Orhan K, Deferm J, Politis C, Shaheen E, Jacobs R Abstract Post-processing analysis can provide valuable information for diagnosis and planning of orbital disorders. This cross-sectional study aims to evaluate the reliability...

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End-of-life and goals of care discussions with cancer patients in the coronavirus pandemic.

Related Articles End-of-life and goals of care discussions with cancer patients in the coronavirus pandemic. Palliat Support Care. 2020 Aug 20;:1-2 Authors: Mott FE, Bruera E, Johnson F PMID: 32814600 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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A family of Melnick-Needles syndrome: a case report.

Related Articles A family of Melnick-Needles syndrome: a case report. BMC Pediatr. 2020 Aug 19;20(1):391 Authors: Oh CH, Lee CH, Kim SY, Lee SY, Jun HH, Lee S Abstract BACKGROUND: Melnick-Needles syndrome (MNS) is an extremely rare osteochondrodysplasia caused by a mutation of FLNA, the gene encoding filamin A. MNS is inherited in an X-linked dominant manner. In this study, we describe three members of the same family with MNS, who exhibited...

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Cervical lymphadenopathy of Togolese children in a tropical context: clinicopathological study.

Related Articles Cervical lymphadenopathy of Togolese children in a tropical context: clinicopathological study. Trop Doct. 2020 Aug 19;:49475520947882 Authors: Darré T, Doukouré B, Djiwa T, Amana B, Bissa H, Napo-Koura G Abstract Our study describes the epidemiology and aetiology of cervical lymphadenopathy in children diagnosed between 2003 and 2017 at the pathology laboratory of Lomé, Togo. A total of 221 cases were collected. The average...

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Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Tongue: An Unusual Tumor Mimic for Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Related Articles Epithelioid Sarcoma of the Tongue: An Unusual Tumor Mimic for Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2020 Aug 19;:3489420952473 Authors: Kazi AA, Vahidi NA, Wiles AB, Reiter ER Abstract INTRODUCTION: Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare soft tissue malignancy that usually presents in the distal extremities along fascial planes, aponeuroses or tendon sheaths. Very rarely, it presents as a primary or metastatic lesion...

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In Reference to Anosmia and Ageusia: Common Findings in COVID-19 Patients.

Related Articles In Reference to Anosmia and Ageusia: Common Findings in COVID-19 Patients. Laryngoscope. 2020 09;130(9):E504-E505 Authors: Lechien JR, Chiesa-Estomba CM, Fakhry N, Ayad T, Saussez S PMID: 32603479 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Does noise exposure during pregnancy affect neonatal hearing screening results?

Related Articles Does noise exposure during pregnancy affect neonatal hearing screening results? Noise Health. 2019 Mar-Apr;21(99):69-76 Authors: Guven SG, Taş M, Bulut E, Tokuç B, Uzun C, Karasalihoğlu AR Abstract Objective: The aim is to investigate whether noise is effective on hearing screening tests of neonates born to mothers exposed to noise during pregnancy. Material and Method: Screening results of 2653 infants from the period...

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Does the accuracy of case history affect interpretation of videolaryngostroboscopic exams?

Related Articles Does the accuracy of case history affect interpretation of videolaryngostroboscopic exams? Laryngoscope. 2020 03;130(3):718-725 Authors: Sauder C, Nevdahl M, Kapsner-Smith M, Merati A, Eadie T Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of initial diagnostic hypotheses on clinicians' 1) detection and perceived severity of abnormalities, and 2) clinical impressions and treatment recommendations for individuals with and without...

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Surgical technique in stapedotomy hearing outcome and complications.

Related Articles Surgical technique in stapedotomy hearing outcome and complications. Laryngoscope. 2020 03;130(3):790-796 Authors: Pauli N, Strömbäck K, Lundman L, Dahlin-Redfors Y Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: The aim of this study was to investigate different stapes surgery techniques in relation to hearing outcome and risk for complications such as tinnitus, hearing deterioration, dizziness, and taste disturbance. STUDY DESIGN:...

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LL-37 promotes neutrophil extracellular trap formation in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.

Related Articles LL-37 promotes neutrophil extracellular trap formation in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps. Clin Exp Allergy. 2019 07;49(7):990-999 Authors: Cao Y, Chen F, Sun Y, Hong H, Wen Y, Lai Y, Xu Z, Luo X, Chen Y, Shi J, Li H Abstract BACKGROUND: Neutrophil accumulation has been observed in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). However, the functions of neutrophils are poorly understood. Neutrophils produce neutrophil...

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