Alveolar Extracellular Vesicles May Protect Some Patients With Chronic Aspiration From Pneumonia
A subset of patients with chronic aspiration appear to be relatively protected against pneumonias. This prospective observational study examines the alveolar fluid of patients with chronic aspiration with and without pneumonia. We found relatively little difference in classical cytokine levels but a difference in both the level and protein composition ...
James T. Ross +11 more
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The Missing Link in Head and Neck Oncology: Integrating Prosthodontic Rehabilitation From Day 1. [PDF]
Srivastava SK +4 more
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A Longitudinal Assessment of Patient Satisfaction Following Head and Neck Free Flap Reconstruction
Non‐significant differences between social functioning, facial appearance satisfaction, and stress scores by primary site across population average time course. ABSTRACT Objectives Long‐term aesthetic outcomes following head and neck (HNC) microvascular free flap reconstruction are poorly understood. As patient survival improves for HNC, it is critical
Reta Behnam‐Hanona +7 more
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Conformal Swallowing Accelerometry: Reimagining the Acquisition and Characterization of Swallowing Mechano-Acoustic Signals. [PDF]
Lam WYS +5 more
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Management of Subglottic Stenosis With the “Maddern Procedure”: Long Term Follow‐Up Outcomes
The Maddern procedure is an effective and durable option for patients with idiopathic subglottic stenosis. Five‐year recurrence‐free rate is 83%, and the mMRC dyspnea scale improves from 2.7 (SD 0.73) to 0.52 (SD 0.85). ABSTRACT Objective Full‐thickness resection and skin grafting of the laryngotracheal junction, the “Maddern Procedure,” can be used to
Emilie A. C. Dronkers +5 more
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Untying the Knot: Frenectomy of Lip and Tongue Ties Using Diode Lasers. [PDF]
Kalra G +3 more
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Development of a National Laryngology Fellowship Curriculum: Standardizing Fellow Education
ABSTRACT Objectives To describe the development of the Laryngology Fellow Online Curriculum (LFOC) for fellowship education and review its impact on standardizing the educational experience for Laryngology fellows. Methods Surveys were completed from 2020 to 2024 by Laryngology fellows upon their fellowship graduation and completion of the LFOC ...
Brad W. deSilva
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Quality of Life Impact of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
This study examined the association between social determinants of health and caregiver‐reported quality of life in children with velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Higher socioeconomic status was associated with improved VELO scores, whereas more favorable health/environmental conditions correlated with worse outcomes.
Wesley P. Allen +5 more
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The Impact of Vocal Tremor on Deglutition: A Pilot Study. [PDF]
Gartling G +11 more
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Although patients with head and neck cancer (HND) commonly experience mental health disease (MHD) at rates equal to or greater than those of patients with other types of cancer, HNC patients with MHD are often underdiagnosed and untreated. Thus, validated surveys should be used to screen for MHD, as subjective clinical judgement may underdiagnose MHD ...
Matthew E. Lin +4 more
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