Is subacute thyroiditis an underestimated manifestation of SARS-CoV-2 infection? Insights from a case series. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Brancatella A, Ricci D, Cappellani D, Viola N, Sgrò D, Santini F, Latrofa F Abstract CONTEXT: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has infected more than 18 million people worldwide and the pandemic is still spreading. After the first case we reported, we observed...
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Related Articles Reduced suprathreshold auditory nerve responses are associated with slower processing speed and thinner temporal and parietal cortex in presbycusis. PLoS One. 2020;15(5):e0233224 Authors: Delano PH, Belkhiria C, Vergara RC, Martínez M, Leiva A, Andrade M, Marcenaro B, Torrente M, Maass JC, Delgado C Abstract Epidemiological evidence shows an association between hearing loss and dementia in elderly people. However, the mechanisms...
Wed Aug 12, 2020 15:22
Outcomes of a Multidisciplinary Ear Nose and Throat Allied Health Primary Contact Outpatient Assessment Service. Clin Otolaryngol. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Payten CL, Eakin J, Smith T, Stewart V, Madill CJ, Weir KA Abstract BACKGROUND: Traditionally patients are seen by an Ear Nose Throat (ENT) surgeon prior to Allied Health referral for treatment of swallowing, voice, hearing, and dizziness. Wait-times for ENT consultations often exceed those...
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Related Articles Postintubation Phonatory Insufficiency: A Challenging Diagnosis. J Voice. 2020 Aug 08;: Authors: Ramos PH, Lagos AE, Napolitano CA, Badía PI Abstract INTRODUCTION: Glottic insufficiency is an important cause of dysphonia and can be frequently overlooked in the clinical evaluation. The differential diagnoses of this entity are diverse and include postintubation phonatory insufficiency (PIPI). These patients present with glottic...
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NIR fluorescence for monitoring in vivo scaffold degradation along with stem cell tracking in bone tissue engineering. Biomaterials. 2020 Aug 06;258:120267 Authors: Kim SH, Park JH, Kwon JS, Cho JG, Park KG, Park CH, Yoo JJ, Atala A, Choi HS, Kim MS, Lee SJ Abstract Stem cell-based tissue engineering has the potential to use as an alternative for autologous tissue grafts; however, the contribution of the scaffold degradation along with the...
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Hydroxytyrosol enhances cisplatin-induced ototoxicity: Possible relation to the alteration in the activity of JNK and AIF pathways. Eur J Pharmacol. 2020 Aug 08;:173338 Authors: Zhang W, Man R, Yu X, Yang H, Yang Q, Li J Abstract Hydroxytyrosol (HT), a polyphenol widely contained as an ester in olive fruits and olive leaves, exhibits a broad spectrum of effectiveness. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of HT alone as well...
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Sellar cholesterol granuloma mimicking cystic sellar lesions: A report of three cases and literature review. World Neurosurg. 2020 Aug 08;: Authors: Pilonieta M, Martin M, Revuelta Barbero JM, Hardesty DA, Carrau RL, Otto BA, Otero J, Ghalib L, Prevedello DM Abstract BACKGROUND: Cystic lesions in the sellar region include a variety of entities as craniopharyngioma, Rathke's cleft cyst, intrasellar arachnoid cyst, cystic pituitary adenomas,...
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Exosomes in head and neck cancer: Roles, mechanisms and applications. Cancer Lett. 2020 Aug 08;: Authors: Cao J, Zhang M, Xie F, Lou J, Zhou X, Zhang L, Fang M, Zhou F Abstract Exosomes are extracellular vesicles with a diameter of 30-100 nm that exist stably in various body fluids, including the blood, cerebrospinal fluid, urine, saliva, and serous cavity effusion. Compared with other vesicles, exosomes have a unique double-layer saclike structure...
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The danish head and neck cancer group (DAHANCA) 2020 radiotherapy guidelines. Radiother Oncol. 2020 Aug 08;: Authors: Jensen K, Friborg J, Hansen CR, Samsøe E, Johansen J, Andersen M, Smulders B, Andersen E, Nielsen MS, Eriksen JG, Petersen JBB, Elstrøm UV, Holm AI, Farhadi M, Morthorst MH, Skyt PS, Overgaard J, Grau C PMID: 32781011 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Nasopharyngeal Lipoma: Clinical Case. Laryngoscope. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Sergey K, Svetlana V B PMID: 32780873 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Using Intraoperative Recordings to Evaluate Surgical Technique and Performance in Mastoidectomy. JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 06;: Authors: Lee JA, Close MF, Liu YF, Rowley MA, Isaac MJ, Costello MS, Nguyen SA, Meyer TA Abstract Importance: Otolaryngology residency programs currently lack rigorous methods for assessing surgical skill and often rely on biased tools of evaluation. Objectives: To evaluate which techniques...
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Solitary plasmacytoma of the occipital bone: a case report. J Int Med Res. 2020 Aug;48(8):300060520914817 Authors: Wang L, Ren NJ, Cai H, Cheng HF, Zhang HL, Peng XB, He ZW Abstract Solitary plasmacytoma (SP) of the skull is an uncommon clinical entity that is characterized by a localized proliferation of neoplastic monoclonal plasma cells. This case report describes a 50-year-old male that presented with a headache and an exophytic soft mass...
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Related Articles Laryngeal Tuberculosis in a Patient on Avelumab for Metastatic Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma. J Immunother. 2020 Sep;43(7):222-223 Authors: Song JS, Jeffery CC Abstract Increasing numbers of head and neck cancer patients are placed on immune checkpoint inhibitors for indications such as recurrent and metastatic disease. There is a theoretical increased risk of contracting and reactivation of tuberculosis (TB) with programmed cell...
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Related Articles Development and validation of a surgical prioritization and ranking tool and navigation aid for head and neck cancer (SPARTAN-HN) in a scarce resource setting: Response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cancer. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: de Almeida JR, Noel CW, Forner D, Zhang H, Nichols AC, Cohen MA, Wong RJ, McMullen C, Graboyes EM, Divi V, Shuman AG, Rosko AJ, Lewis CM, Hanna EY, Myers J, Paleri V, Miles B, Genden E, Eskander A, Enepekides DJ, Higgins...
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Related Articles Zenker diverticulum treatment: retrospective comparison of flexible endoscopic window technique and surgical approaches. Surg Endosc. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Calavas L, Brenet E, Rivory J, Guillaud O, Saurin JC, Ceruse P, Ponchon T, Pioche M Abstract INTRODUCTION: Different treatments exist for Zenker diverticulum. We compared flexible endoscopic myotomy of the cricopharyngeal muscle, using a technique called the "window technique"...
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Related Articles [Proton therapy-a chance in the treatment of tumors of the head and neck and base of skull]. HNO. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Timmermann B Abstract BACKGROUND: Radiotherapy (RT) is an integral part of the treatment of many tumors located in the vicinity of sensitive organs and structures, including tumors of the head and neck and base of skull in particular. Due to the risk of side effects associated with RT, the use of highly conformal...
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Related Articles A Case of Severe Acute Gastritis as an Immune-Related Adverse Event After Nivolumab Treatment: Endoscopic and Pathological Findings in Nivolumab-Related Gastritis. Dig Dis Sci. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Ebisutani N, Tozawa K, Matsuda I, Nakamura K, Tamura A, Hara K, Kondo T, Terada T, Tomita T, Oshima T, Fukui H, Hirota S, Miwa H PMID: 32780186 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related Articles Mitigation of Aerosols Generated During Rhinologic Surgery: A Pandemic-Era Cadaveric Simulation. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 11;:194599820951169 Authors: Sharma D, Ye MJ, Campiti VJ, Rubel KE, Higgins TS, Wu AW, Shipchandler TZ, Sim MW, Burgin SJ, Illing EA, Park JH, Ting JY Abstract OBJECTIVE: After significant restrictions initially due to the COVID-19 pandemic, otolaryngologists have begun resuming normal clinical...
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Related Articles The Face of COVID-19: Facial Pressure Wounds Related to Prone Positioning in Patients Undergoing Ventilation in the Intensive Care Unit. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 11;:194599820951470 Authors: Jiang ST, Fang CH, Chen JT, Smith RV Abstract In the setting of COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019)-associated moderate and severe acute respiratory distress, persistently hypoxemic patients often require prone positioning for...
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Related Articles Implementation and Evaluation of a Virtual Elective in Otolaryngology in the Time of COVID-19. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 11;:194599820951150 Authors: Steehler AJ, Pettitt-Schieber B, Studer MB, Mahendran G, Pettitt BJ, Henriquez OA Abstract OBJECTIVE: To develop and evaluate a virtual otolaryngology medical student elective created during the COVID-19 crisis with the intention of teaching the basic tenets of otolaryngology...
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Related Articles Septal Perfoplasty for Management of Symptomatic Nasal Septal Perforation: An Alternative to Surgical Closure. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Davis SJ, Morse JC, Kimura KS, Dedhia RD, Bauer AM, Beckler AD, Wright HV, Russell PT, Stephan SJ Abstract Importance: Symptomatic septal perforations are often difficult to manage and can have a significant impact on patient quality of life. Available surgical techniques...
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Related Articles Orbital Roof Fractures: An Evidence-Based Approach. Facial Plast Surg Aesthet Med. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Lucas JP, Allen M, Nguyen BK, Svider PF, Folbe AJ, Carron M Abstract Importance: There is controversy surrounding the management of orbital roof fractures. Guidelines with regard to when to operate and type of reconstruction are lacking. Categorizing these data will help clinicians make informed decisions about the management...
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Related Articles [Salivary gland carcinoma]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2020 Jul 16;164: Authors: Lassche G, van Engen-van Grunsven ACH, Honings J, Dijkema T, Weijs WLJ, van Herpen CML Abstract Salivary gland cancer is a malignancy that arises in the head and neck area. It is not only rare but its clinical course is also very heterogeneous. A total of 22 different subtypes can be distinguished, the symptoms, treatment and prognosis of which may...
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Related Articles Tumor Biology is King: Secondary Tumors of the Thyroid From 2 Medical Centers in China. Cancer Control. 2020 Jul-Aug;27(3):1073274820945984 Authors: Wu Y, Huang K, Zheng X, Gao M, Liu H Abstract BACKGROUND: We studied the clinical characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of secondary tumors of the thyroid (STTs) and analyzed this rare phenomenon based on our clinical experience. METHODS: We reviewed 16 000...
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Related Articles Exposure to environmental black carbon exacerbates nasal epithelial inflammation via the reactive oxygen species (ROS)-nucleotide-binding, oligomerization domain-like receptor family, pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3)-caspase-1-interleukin 1β (IL-1β) pathway. Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Li Y, Ouyang Y, Jiao J, Xu Z, Zhang L Abstract BACKGROUND: Allergic rhinitis(AR) is an increasing challenge to public health...
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Related Articles From the Carer's Mouth: A Phenomenological Exploration of Carer Experiences with Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Psychooncology. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Halkett G, Golding RM, Langbecker D, White R, Jackson M, Kernutt E, O'Connor M Abstract OBJECTIVE: Receiving a diagnosis of head and neck cancer is devastating for patients and family carers and causes high levels of distress. Previous studies report that carer distress levels...
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Related Articles Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma presenting as a chin nodule in a 15-year-old male. J Cutan Pathol. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Marinelli LM, Wohltmann WE, Myers KD, Sasaki GT Abstract Rhabdomyomatous mesenchymal hamartoma (RMH), also known as congenital midline hamartoma and striated muscle hamartoma, is a rare congenital malformation presenting most commonly in midline sites of the head and neck region. Since its first...
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Related Articles Prognostic Factors and Survival in Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: A Retrospective Clinical and Histopathological Analysis of Patients Seen at a Cancer Center. Head Neck Pathol. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: de Morais EF, da Silva LP, Moreira DGL, Mafra RP, Rolim LSA, de Moura Santos E, de Souza LB, de Almeida Freitas R Abstract Adenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is a rare malignancy that accounts for approximately...
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Related Articles Cefazolin versus ampicillin/sulbactam as an empiric antibiosis in severe odontogenic neck infection descending from the lower jaw-retrospective analysis of 350 cases. Clin Oral Investig. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Zirk M, Zoeller JE, Peters F, Ringendahl L, Buller J, Kreppel M Abstract OBJECTIVES: Odontogenic infections descending from the lower jaw may lead to severe health conditions. Commonly, a biphasic treatment of surgical...
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Related Articles Efficacy of gel-based artificial saliva on Candida colonization and saliva properties in xerostomic post-radiotherapy head and neck cancer patients: a randomized controlled trial. Clin Oral Investig. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Lam-Ubol A, Matangkasombut O, Trachootham D, Tarapan S, Sattabanasuk V, Talungchit S, Paemuang W, Phonyiam T, Chokchaitam O, Mungkung OO Abstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy of an edible artificial...
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Related Articles Self-Reported Trismus: prevalence, severity and impact on quality of life in oropharyngeal cancer survivorship: a cross-sectional survey report from a comprehensive cancer center. Support Care Cancer. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Cardoso RC, Kamal M, Zaveri J, Chambers MS, Gunn GB, Fuller CD, Lai SY, Mott FE, McMillan H, Hutcheson KA Abstract OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to estimate prevalence/severity of self-reported...
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Related Articles Tumor, host and surgery related factors predisposing to cranial nerve deficits after surgical treatment of parapharyngeal space tumors. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Rzepakowska A, Osuch-Wójcikiewicz E, Żurek M, Durmaj A, Niemczyk K Abstract PROPOSE: Identification of relevant features acquired on preoperative evaluation of parapharyngeal space (PPS) tumors or related to the performed surgical approach...
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Related Articles Simultaneous activation of multiple vestibular pathways upon electrical stimulation of semicircular canal afferents. J Neurol. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Boutabla A, Cavuscens S, Ranieri M, Crétallaz C, Kingma H, van de Berg R, Guinand N, Pérez Fornos A Abstract BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Vestibular implants seem to be a promising treatment for patients suffering from severe bilateral vestibulopathy. To optimize outcomes, we need...
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Related Articles Correction: Recent development of AAV-based gene therapies for inner ear disorders. Gene Ther. 2020 Aug 10;: Authors: Lan Y, Tao Y, Wang Y, Ke J, Yang Q, Liu X, Su B, Wu Y, Lin CP, Zhong G Abstract An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper. PMID: 32778810 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Related Articles Tracheostomy Post Liver Transplant: Predictors, Complications, and Outcomes. Ann Transplant. 2020 Aug 11;25:e920630 Authors: Graham RC, Bush WJ, Mella JS, Fridell JA, Ekser B, Mihaylov P, Kubal CA, Mangus RS Abstract BACKGROUND Liver transplant (LT) patients have an increased risk of postoperative respiratory failure requiring tracheostomy. This study sought to characterize objective clinical predictors of tracheostomy....
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Related Articles The Difference in the Cyclin D1 Expression in Advanced Stage Nasopharyngeal Cancer based on Treatment Response: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Acta Med Indones. 2020 Apr;52(2):147-154 Authors: Irawan C, Cahyanur R, Lisnawati L, Abdullah M, Yunus RE Abstract BACKGROUND: nasopharyngeal cancer (NPC) is the most common type of head and neck cancer in Indonesia (28.4%). Reports showed that 18.9% of cases came with advanced stage....
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Related Articles Implementation of Telemedicine in a Laryngology Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons Learned, Experiences Shared. J Voice. 2020 Jun 23;: Authors: Strohl MP, Dwyer CD, Ma Y, Rosen CA, Schneider SL, Young VN Abstract OBJECTIVES: The novel coronavirus disease 2019 has posed significant limitations and barriers to providing in-person healthcare. We aim to provide a summary of learned experiences and important considerations...
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Related Articles Analysis of weekend effect on mortality by medical specialty in Helsinki University Hospital over a 14-year period. Health Policy. 2020 Jul 31;: Authors: Tolvi M, Mattila K, Haukka J, Aaltonen LM, Lehtonen L Abstract BACKGROUND: The weekend effect, the phenomenon of patients admitted at the weekend having a higher mortality risk, has been widely investigated and documented in both elective and emergency patients. Research...
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Tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis management in laryngectomy patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Related Articles Tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis management in laryngectomy patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 10;49(1):59 Authors: Goldstein DP, Ralph G, de Almeida JR, Jethwa AR, Irish J, Chepeha DB, Brown D, Gullane P, Waldron J, Aziza E, Durkin L Abstract With the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been significant changes and challenges in the management of oncology patients. One of the major...
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Related Articles The BONEBRIDGE active transcutaneous bone conduction implant: effects of location, lifts and screws on sound transmission. J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 10;49(1):58 Authors: Rohani SA, Bartling ML, Ladak HM, Agrawal SK Abstract BACKGROUND: The BONEBRIDGE (MED-EL, Innsbruck, Austria) is a bone-conduction implant used in the treatment of conductive and mixed hearing loss. The BONEBRIDGE consists of an external audio...
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Related Articles Lost to follow up: Exploring patients who initially fail cochlear implant evaluation. Cochlear Implants Int. 2020 Aug 10;:1-6 Authors: Schauwecker N, Tolisano AM, Hunter JB Abstract Objective: To explore variables predicting which individuals return for repeat cochlear implantation (CI) evaluation after initially not qualifying. Study design: Retrospective chart review. Setting: University CI program. Patients: Adults undergoing...
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Related Articles Vocal Fold Fat Augmentation for Atrophy, Scarring, and Unilateral Paralysis: Long-term Functional Outcomes. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 11;:194599820947000 Authors: Lahav Y, Malka-Yosef L, Shapira-Galitz Y, Cohen O, Halperin D, Shoffel-Havakuk H Abstract OBJECTIVE: There is a debate regarding the durability of fat implants. Our experience and recent publications suggest fat implantation may deliver a long-lasting...
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Related Articles Molecular targeted therapy: novel therapeutic approach for head and neck cancer. Ther Deliv. 2020 Aug 11;: Authors: Shrivastava S, Nagi R, Sharma S, Rasul Sanadi SA, Dafallah ET, Ragit A Abstract Cancer is a major public health burden worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. One of the major hallmarks of cancer is rapid growth and progression by evasion of host immune responses. Tumor resistance to conventional...
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Related Articles The Incidence of Pediatric Tracheostomy and Its Association Among Black Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Aug 11;:194599820947016 Authors: Brown C, Shah GB, Mitchell RB, Lenes-Voit F, Johnson RF Abstract OBJECTIVE: In 2012, Black or African American children constituted 21% of pediatric tracheostomies while representing approximately 15% of the US population. It is unclear if this discrepancy is due to differences...
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