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View article: Comparison of ENLYT <sup>®</sup> , a Portable Flexible Nasopharyngoscope, with the Standard of Care Nasopharyngoscope
Comparison of ENLYT <sup>®</sup> , a Portable Flexible Nasopharyngoscope, with the Standard of Care Nasopharyngoscope Open
Objectives This study seeks to compare a newly developed portable flexible nasopharyngoscope (ENLYT ® ) to the standard of care (SOC) flexible nasopharyngoscope. Methods Subjects were consented to undergo a nasopharyngeal scope exam using …
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among United States adults, aged 27–45 years
Racial and ethnic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among United States adults, aged 27–45 years Open
In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration expanded the age of eligibility for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to 27 to 45 years. However, it is unclear if there are racial/ethnic disparities in HPV vaccine uptake for this age-group …
View article: Non-curative care options for patients with advanced-stage head and neck cancer: Current state of the science and future opportunities
Non-curative care options for patients with advanced-stage head and neck cancer: Current state of the science and future opportunities Open
Objectives Head and neck cancer (HNC) often requires complex management and care. While the primary goal of treatment is curative, some advanced cases require consideration of non-curative pathways to optimize patients’ quality of life (QO…
View article: Racial and ethnic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among United States adults, aged 27–45 years
Racial and ethnic disparities in human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine uptake among United States adults, aged 27–45 years Open
In 2018, the Food and Drug Administration expanded the age of eligibility for the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to 27 to 45 years. However, it is unclear if there are racial/ethnic disparities in HPV vaccine uptake for this age-group …
View article: Lateral neck dissection surgeon volume and complications in head and neck endocrine malignancy
Lateral neck dissection surgeon volume and complications in head and neck endocrine malignancy Open
This retrospective review of 2,329 discharges for patients undergoing lateral neck dissection for thyroid or parathyroidectomy demonstrated somewhat conflicting results. The Nationwide Inpatient Sample demonstrated increasing complication …
View article: A Clinical Study to Assess Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy with an Auto-Calibrated, Pressure-Sensing Optical Probe in Head and Neck Cancer
A Clinical Study to Assess Diffuse Reflectance Spectroscopy with an Auto-Calibrated, Pressure-Sensing Optical Probe in Head and Neck Cancer Open
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) is a powerful tool for quantifying optical and physiological tissue properties such as hemoglobin oxygen saturation and vascularity. DRS is increasingly used clinically for distinguishing cancerous le…
View article: Integrated Health Maintenance Reminders for Improved HPV Vaccine Administration: Toward Improvements in Completion Disparities
Integrated Health Maintenance Reminders for Improved HPV Vaccine Administration: Toward Improvements in Completion Disparities Open
Objective To evaluate the effect of a health maintenance reminder (HMR) on human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine administration and completion across different age, insurance, and race cohorts. Study Design Retrospective pre‐post analysis. Se…
View article: Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: A pilot study
Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: A pilot study Open
Background Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) and salivary leaks are well known complications of head and neck surgery. The medical management of PCF has included the use of octreotide without a well‐defined understanding of its therapeutic m…
View article: Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: a pilot study
Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: a pilot study Open
Objective Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) and salivary leaks are well known complications of head and neck surgery. The medical management of PCF has included the use of octreotide without a well-defined understanding of its therapeutic me…
View article: A Retrospective Study of Lymph Node Yield in Lateral Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
A Retrospective Study of Lymph Node Yield in Lateral Neck Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Open
Objective: Lateral neck dissection (LND) is important in managing papillary thyroid carcinomas (PTCs). This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between lymph node yield (LNY) for LND and patient outcomes, specifically postoperative se…
View article: Postoperative radiotherapy is associated with improved overall survival for alveolar ridge squamous cell carcinoma with adverse pathologic features
Postoperative radiotherapy is associated with improved overall survival for alveolar ridge squamous cell carcinoma with adverse pathologic features Open
Background Alveolar ridge squamous cell carcinoma (ARSCC) is poorly represented in randomized trials. Methods Adults in the National Cancer Database diagnosed with ARSCC between 2010 and 2014 who should be considered for postoperative radi…
View article: Association of Lymph Node Ratio With Overall Survival in Patients With Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Cancer
Association of Lymph Node Ratio With Overall Survival in Patients With Metastatic Papillary Thyroid Cancer Open
This cohort study examines the association of the lymph node ratio with overall survival in patients with papillary thyroid cancer.
View article: Assessing effects of pressure on tumor and normal tissue physiology using an automated self-calibrated, pressure-sensing probe for diffuse reflectance spectroscopy
Assessing effects of pressure on tumor and normal tissue physiology using an automated self-calibrated, pressure-sensing probe for diffuse reflectance spectroscopy Open
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) represents a quantitative, noninvasive, nondestructive means of assessing vascular oxygenation, vascularity, and structural properties. However, it is known that such measurements can be influenced by…
View article: A Rare Case of Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus of the Mandible
A Rare Case of Malignant Transformation of Oral Lichen Planus of the Mandible Open
Summary: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is an immune-mediated mucocutaneous disease associated with an increased risk in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Nearly all cases of malignant transformation have been reported in patients >40 years o…