Evaluation of a novel database for quality assurance at a head and neck service in New Zealand: an audit of free flap head and neck reconstruction. ANZ J Surg. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Marinone Lares SG, Clark S, Mathy JA, Chaplin J, McIvor N Abstract BACKGROUND: Clinical audit is a critical quality improvement exercise, yet efficient audit tools are lacking. The main objective of this study was to evaluate a recently deployed database in facilitating...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
YAP1-NUTM1 Gene Fusion in Porocarcinoma of the External Auditory Canal. Head Neck Pathol. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Agaimy A, Tögel L, Haller F, Zenk J, Hornung J, Märkl B Abstract Gene fusions involving the NUTM1 gene (NUT) represent defining genetic markers of a highly aggressive carcinoma type with predilection for the midline structures of children and young adults, hence the original description as NUT midline carcinoma. Recent studies have increasingly...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Tooth loss is associated with atherosclerosis and a poorer functional outcome among stroke patients.
Tooth loss is associated with atherosclerosis and a poorer functional outcome among stroke patients. Clin Oral Investig. 2020 May 21;: Authors: Leao TS, Tomasi G, Ibrahim MS, Conzatti L, Marrone LP, Reynolds MA, Gomes MS Abstract OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study was twofold: (1) to test the hypothesis that tooth loss is independently associated with carotid atherosclerotic burden (CAB) among individuals with ischemic stroke (IS) or transient...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Jaw exercise therapy for the treatment of trismus in head and neck Cancer: a prospective three-year follow-up study. Support Care Cancer. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Karlsson O, Karlsson T, Pauli N, Andréll P, Finizia C Abstract PURPOSE: This study aims to examine effects of jaw exercise on trismus 3 years following completion of a post-radiotherapy jaw exercise intervention. METHODS: Prospective study including 50 patients with head-and-neck...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
GSTM1 null and GSTT1 null: predictors of cisplatin-caused acute ototoxicity measured by DPOAEs. J Mol Med (Berl). 2020 May 20;: Authors: Budai B, Prekopp P, Noszek L, Kovács ER, Szőnyi M, Erdélyi DJ, Bíró K, Géczi L Abstract Preventing the ototoxicity caused by cisplatin is a major issue yet to be overcome. Useful preventive treatments will soon be available. Consequently, the next step is to filter out those patients who are more prone to develop...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Protective effect of kava constituents in an in vitro model of oral mucositis. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Yiannis C, Huang K, Tran AN, Zeng C, Dao E, Baselyous O, Mithwani MA, Paolini R, Cirillo N, Yap T, McCullough M, Celentano A Abstract PURPOSE: Oral mucositis is a debilitating inflammatory disorder observed in patients undergoing active cancer treatment, particularly cancer of the head and neck region. A key pathway believed...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Iatrogenic cholesteatoma originating from a misplaced tympanomeatal flap during tympanoplasty: a series of five patients. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Ungar OJ, Cavel O, Wasserzug O, Oron Y, Locketz GD, Handzel O Abstract PURPOSE: To report our experience of a sequence of events that resulted in an iatrogenic cholesteatoma originating from the external auditory canal (EAC) years after tympanoplasty that had included a tympanomeatal...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Circumferential pharyngectomy in laryngectomised patient and pharyngeal reconstruction by tubed free flap. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May 20;: Authors: Chabrillac E, Chaput B, Vergez S Abstract BACKGROUND: Metachronous tumour in head and neck cancer patients is a frequent situation with a generally poor prognosis, often improving in case of surgical treatment. METHOD: This article presents the surgical technique for early stage hypopharyngeal...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Medical Malpractice Trends in Thyroidectomies among General Surgeons and Otolaryngologists. OTO Open. 2020 Apr-Jun;4(2):2473974X20921141 Authors: Swonke ML, Shakibai N, Chaaban MR Abstract Objectives: This study aims to examine litigation trends with thyroidectomies in the United States from 1984 to 2018. Methods: We used the Westlaw legal database to collect data on the defendant, plaintiff, case demographics, alleged reasons for malpractice,...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Biomarkers in wound drainage fluids of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma patients receiving neck dissection: A pilot study. Clin Transl Radiat Oncol. 2020 Jul;23:60-64 Authors: Gualtieri T, Bonomo P, Sottili M, Mangoni M, Lavarone A, Russo ML, Desideri I, Livi L, Deganello A Abstract Aim: In a pilot prospective study, we aimed to test the feasibility and report on the preliminary results on the expression of molecular biomarkers in wound drainage...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Follow-Up of Head and Neck Cancer Survivors: Tipping the Balance of Intensity. Front Oncol. 2020;10:688 Authors: Szturz P, Van Laer C, Simon C, Van Gestel D, Bourhis J, Vermorken JB Abstract The traditional concept of post-treatment surveillance in head and neck cancer patients relies on examinations directed at early detection of disease recurrence and/or second primary tumors. They are usually provided by ear, nose and throat specialists with complementary...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Long Non-coding RNA LINC02195 as a Regulator of MHC I Molecules and Favorable Prognostic Marker for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Front Oncol. 2020;10:615 Authors: Li H, Xiong HG, Xiao Y, Yang QC, Yang SC, Tang HC, Zhang WF, Sun ZJ Abstract The loss of major histocompatibility complex class I (MHC I) molecules is an important mechanism by which cancer cells escape immunosurveillance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Several...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Drp1-dependent remodeling of mitochondrial morphology triggered by EBV-LMP1 increases cisplatin resistance. Signal Transduct Target Ther. 2020;5:56 Authors: Xie L, Shi F, Li Y, Li W, Yu X, Zhao L, Zhou M, Hu J, Luo X, Tang M, Fan J, Zhou J, Gao Q, Wu W, Zhang X, Liao W, Bode AM, Cao Y Abstract Latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) is a major Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-encoded oncoprotein involved in latency infection that regulates mitochondrial functions...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Inhibition of IKKβ/NF-κB signaling pathway to improve Dasatinib efficacy in suppression of cisplatin-resistant head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Cell Death Discov. 2020;6:36 Authors: Yang Z, Liao J, Cullen KJ, Dan H Abstract Proto-oncogene tyrosine-protein kinase Src plays an important role in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC). However, the FDA-approved SRC inhibitor Dasatinib shows very limited efficacy in HNSCC clinical trials,...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
The effect of electronic reminders on the recording of diagnoses in primary care: A quasi-experimental before and after study. SAGE Open Med. 2020;8:2050312120918267 Authors: Lehtovuori T, Heikkinen AM, Raina M, Kauppila T Abstract Objectives: This study examined whether using electronic reminders leads to an increase in the rate of diagnosis recordings in the electronic health record system following visits to a general practitioner. The impact...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
[Database of Radiotherapy Plan Image for Deformable Image Registration]. Nihon Hoshasen Gijutsu Gakkai Zasshi. 2020;76(5):500-504 Authors: Takemura A, Kaido R, Idesako M, Kadman B, Kojima H, Ueda S Abstract Guidelines require commissioning for deformable image registration (DIR) software before clinical use. The accuracy of DIR software depends upon data used. If common datasets for the DIR commissioning are available, the DIR results using the common...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Pediatric Ameloblastic Fibroma: A Case Report. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2020 Mar 01;21(3):322-325 Authors: Whitson E, Kim E, Youngblood D, Lubetsky S Abstract AIM: To highlight the potential difficulties in diagnosing neoplastic lesion of the head and neck in children within autism spectrum. BACKGROUND: Ameloblastic fibromas are a variation of odontogenic tumors that are located in the posterior mandible in 70% of cases. The tumors may be...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
An integrated approach for preventing oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers: two etiologies with distinct and shared mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2020 May 20;: Authors: El-Bayoumy K, Christensen ND, Hu J, Viscidi R, Stairs DB, Walter V, Chen KM, Sun YW, Muscat JE, Richie JP Abstract Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) was the 7th most common malignancy worldwide in 2018 and despite therapeutic advances, the overall...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Preparing for Surgery Observerships During Medical School: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Surg Educ. 2020 May 18;: Authors: Brickman AR, Wu V, Zevin B Abstract OBJECTIVE: Observerships are self-organized experiences for medical students to accompany a university affiliated physician in a clinical setting. Our study's objective was to evaluate year 1 and 2 medical students' experience with and preparation methods for surgery observerships at a Canadian...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Flexible Endoscopic Biopsy: Identifying Factors to Increase Accuracy in Diagnosing Benign and Malignant Laryngopharyngeal Pathology. J Voice. 2020 May 17;: Authors: Schimberg AS, Wellenstein DJ, Schutte HW, Honings J, van den Hoogen FJA, Marres HAM, Takes RP, van den Broek GB Abstract OBJECTIVES: To assess the influence that several factors, such as the amount of obtained biopsies, difficult procedures, biopsy site and the experience of the attending...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Head and neck cancer screening in patients eligible for liver transplantation. Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 2020 May 17;: Authors: Castillo-Ledesma N, Corriols-Noval P, López-Simón E, Viana-Cora A, Casafont-Morencos F, Ezcurra-Acedo I, Morales-Angulo C Abstract INTRODUCTION: Liver transplantation is the only alternative treatment in patients in end-stage liver function. In many cases the need for liver transplantation is a consequence of the toxic...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
In vivo and in vitro observation of nasal ciliary motion in a guinea pig model. Exp Biol Med (Maywood). 2020 May 20;:1535370220926443 Authors: Pang C, An F, Yang S, Yu N, Chen D, Chen L Abstract IMPACT STATEMENT: Cilia play an important role in the airway defense mechanism. So far, studies on ciliary function have mainly been based on in vitro methods. Images of in vivo ciliary motion are very difficult to capture. In this study, we describe a novel...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Analysis of knowledge, attitude and behavior of oncology medical staff in palliative care. Ann Palliat Med. 2020 May 11;: Authors: Wu X, Zhang X, Zhang J, Cui X Abstract BACKGROUND: The incidence of cancer has risen as the population has grown older. For patients with advanced cancer and limited survival, palliative care (PC) is especially urgent and important. In this study, we analyzed the knowledge, attitude, and behavior of oncology medical staff...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
The Effect of Prophylactic Central Neck Dissection During Hemithyroidectomy on Locoregional Recurrence in Patients With Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Meta-Analysis. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):194-202 Authors: Ahn SH, Kim WS Abstract OBJECTIVES: Hemithyroidectomy is commonly performed in patients with low- to intermediate-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the effect of prophylactic...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
The Clinical Manifestations and Chest Computed Tomography Findings of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Patients in China: A Proportion Meta-Analysis. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):95-105 Authors: Park JH, Jang W, Kim SW, Lee J, Lim YS, Cho CG, Park SW, Kim BH Abstract OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to identify the clinical features and chest computed tomography (CT) findings of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Transoral Thyroidectomy: Is It a Real Game Changer? Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):93-94 Authors: Tae K PMID: 32434309 [PubMed]
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Recent Trends in the Surgical Treatment of Secondary Hyperparathyroidism. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):91-92 Authors: Won HR, Koo BS PMID: 32434308 [PubMed]
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Unveiling the Diverse Spectrum of Fungal Rhinosinusitis. Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):89-90 Authors: Cho SH PMID: 32434307 [PubMed]
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Does the Clinical Spectrum of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Show Regional Differences? Clin Exp Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 May;13(2):83-84 Authors: Kim SY, Kim DW PMID: 32434304 [PubMed]
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
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Related ArticlesCost-Benefit Analysis of Hearing Care Services: What Is It Worth to Medicare? J Am Geriatr Soc. 2019 04;67(4):784-789 Authors: Willink A, Reed NS, Lin FR Abstract OBJECTIVE: Hearing care services for older adults with hearing aids are underutilized and are not covered by the Medicare program. Little information exists to the value of hearing care services for older adults with hearing aids. The objective of this analysis is to estimate...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Evidence review for imaging to investigate the cause of pulsatile tinnitus: Tinnitus: assessment and management: Evidence review K Book. 2020 03 Authors: National Guideline Centre (UK) Abstract In certain groups of individuals with tinnitus, it is important to image the head and neck to exclude an organic cause for their symptoms. The role of imaging is to detect specific pathology that is treatable. A variety of imaging modalities may be considered depending on the...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Evidence review for imaging to investigate the cause of non-pulsatile tinnitus: Tinnitus: assessment and management: Evidence review J Book. 2020 03 Authors: National Guideline Centre (UK) Abstract In certain groups of individuals with tinnitus, it is important to image the head and neck to exclude an organic cause for their symptoms. The role of imaging is to detect specific pathology that can be treated. A variety of imaging modalities may be considered depending...
Fri May 22, 2020 13:08
Does this patient have COVID-19? A practical guide for the internist. Intern Emerg Med. 2020 May 23;: Authors: Bertolino L, Vitrone M, Durante-Mangoni E Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is currently causing a pandemic and will likely persist in endemic form in the foreseeable future. Physicians need to correctly approach this new disease, often representing a challenge in terms of differential diagnosis. Although COVID-19 lacks specific...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:27
Views regarding use of complementary therapies for acute respiratory infections: Systematic review of qualitative studies. Complement Ther Med. 2020 May;50:102382 Authors: Willcox M, Donovan E, Hu XY, Elboray S, Jerrard N, Roberts N, Santer M Abstract BACKGROUND: Unnecessary antibiotic prescribing and use are most common for uncomplicated acute respiratory infections (ARIs). Some Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) treatments have evidence...
Sun May 24, 2020 13:27
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Sun May 24, 2020 13:27
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