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ABSTRACT Background This study aimed at identifying acoustic features of airway protective maneuvers as biomarkers of radiation‐associated dysphagia, involving penetration/aspiration and pharyngeal residue. Methods Temporal and spectral acoustical analyses were carried out on voluntary coughs, voluntary throat clearings, and reflexive coughs.
Sofiana Mootassim‐Billah+11 more
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Application of Biomaterials for the Prevention of Pharyngeal Fistulae: A Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Background PharyngoCutaneous Fistulae (PCF) represent a significant clinical challenge in otorhinolaryngology practice. The use of biomaterials could improve outcomes or even replace the use of a flap in pharyngolaryngeal surgery. Methods This systematic review included all studies evaluating the application of biomaterials for the prevention ...
Emilien Chabrillac+7 more
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Navigating the treatment landscape of Alzheimer's disease: Current strategies and future directions
Alzheimer's disease treatment is evolving rapidly, with emerging strategies targeting multiple disease pathways. This graphical abstract highlights the shift from traditional therapies to innovative approaches that hold promise for improving outcomes.
Tapas Kumar Mohapatra+4 more
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Abstract Brain‐Computer Interface (BCI) based on motor imagery (MI) has attracted great interest as a new rehabilitation method for stroke. Riemannian geometry‐based classification algorithms are widely used in MI‐BCI due to their strong robustness and generalization capabilities.
Xinwei Sun+8 more
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The ultrasound detection rate of the palatine tonsils in children was good. There are characteristic ultrasonic image manifestations. Tonsil ultrasound image quality is affected by individual and local factors. ABSTRACT Objective To explore the ultrasonic image characteristics of palatine tonsils in healthy children and the factors affecting image ...
Ying Cao+5 more
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Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita (AMC) is characterized by the presence of multiple joint contractures in the fetus' body. The diagnosis of arthrogryposis is complex and often missed prenatally. This comprehensive review of the literature published over the last 20 years, with an emphasis on the role of prenatal ultrasound in predicting postnatal ...
Mario Brock Leao+7 more
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Epidermolysis bullosa for primary care providers: A practical review
Abstract Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of genetic skin diseases, which manifest as fragile skin and blistering in addition to many extracutaneous conditions. Pediatricians and primary care providers play an integral role in managing these patients with multifaceted care needs.
Kennedy Sparling+9 more
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Open or closed: Experience of head and neck radiotherapy masks – A mixed‐methods study
Patients with head and neck cancer received radiotherapy alternately with an open and a closed mask. The closed mask was perceived as more confining and restrictive, but it was also considered to make it easier to quickly achieve the correct position, while the open mask was perceived as less stable, although it reduced the feeling of claustrophobia ...
Erik Lundin+2 more
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Abstract Objectives To compare the features of multichannel intraluminal impedance and pH monitoring (MII‐pH) tracings in children with cerebral palsy (CP) and children without CP. Methods Multicenter, retrospective, analytical study. We examined tracings of children aged 1 to 15 years old, evaluated from May 2017 to January 2024.
Cristina Lorenzo+22 more
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Abstract This is a comprehensive review of pediatric foreign body (FB) ingestions, emphasizing the global burden, epidemiology, and management strategies. Predominantly occurring in children under 6, with a peak between 6 months and 3 years, these incidents pose significant health risks with substantial regional variations in ingested objects—ranging ...
Michael A. Manfredi+10 more
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