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Birefringent properties of the human cornea in vivo : towards a new model of corneal structure [PDF]

The fundamental corneal properties of mechanical rigidity, maintenance of curvature and optical transparency result from the specific organisation of collagen fibrils in the corneal stroma. The exact arrangement of stromal collagen is currently unknown
Misson, Gary P.
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Intensive Swallowing Rehabilitation for Head and Neck Cancer Survivors With Chronic Dysphagia: Outcomes From a Prospective Multicentre Cohort Study With 6‐Month Follow‐Up

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Chronic dysphagia persists in some head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors despite preventive exercises, negatively impacting quality of life. Evidence for effective rehabilitation strategies remains limited. Methods This prospective cohort study included 34 HNC survivors (≥ 1 year post‐treatment) who completed a 3‐week intensive ...
J. I. Oldenbeuving, L. van der Molen, J. T. Groothuis, J. G. Kalf   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparison of immunological and molecular methods for laboratory diagnosis of ocular toxoplasmosis in blood, serum and tears in Brazil.

PLoS ONE
Ocular toxoplasmosis (OT) is caused by protozoan T. gondii. Ophthalmological examination is considered the gold standard for OT diagnosis, and laboratory tests are used for diagnostic confirmation.
Raissa Cristina Ferreira Ramos, Alynne da Silva Barbosa, Ana Luisa Quintella do Couto Aleixo, Igor Falco Arruda, Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Anatomical Variation of Absent Facial Vein: Implications for Facial Reanimation Surgery

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The facial vein is the standard recipient vessel in facial reanimation surgery. Its complete absence is rarely described but may cause major challenges during free functional muscle transfer (FFMT). This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of facial vein absence and assess its surgical relevance in facial ...
Cam T. Nguyen, Mark Fricke, Justus Osterloh, Ayla A. Hohenstein, Steffen U. Eisenhardt   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predominance of In‐Field Recurrence After Radiotherapy for Sinonasal Cancer: A Single‐Center Retrospective Study

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Sinonasal malignancies (SNM) are rare, heterogeneous tumors with poor prognosis. There is an unmet need to improve treatment outcomes. Despite advances in imaging and molecular classification, optimal curative radiotherapy (RT) strategies remain undefined.
M. de Ridder, L. J. van de Velde, T. de Bie, R. van Noortwijk, C. P. J. Raaijmakers, E. H. Voormolen, W. W. Braunius, R. de Bree, G. E. Breimer, L. A. Devriese, E. J. Smid, J. A. Rijken   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cigarette Smoke Exposure Attenuates T2R‐Mediated Apoptosis in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Tobacco use is associated with worse outcomes in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Bitter taste receptor (T2R) activation induces apoptosis via calcium‐dependent signaling, and higher T2R expression correlates with increased survival in HNSCC.
Kyle Polen, Sarah Sywanycz, Gavin Turner, Brianna L. Hill, Lily Huang, Zoey A. Miller, Casey Hanna, Lovely Raghav, Devraj Basu, Robert J. Lee, Ryan M. Carey   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

EFFResNet-ViT: A Fusion-Based Convolutional and Vision Transformer Model for Explainable Medical Image Classification

IEEE Access
The rapid advancement of medical imaging technologies requires the development of advanced, automated, and interpretable diagnostic tools for clinical decision-making.
Tahir Hussain, Hayaru Shouno, Abid Hussain, Dostdar Hussain, Muhammad Ismail, Tatheer Hussain Mir, Fang Rong Hsu, Taukir Alam, Shabnur Anonna Akhy   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of In‐Office and General Anesthesia Biopsies for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma in a Public Healthcare System

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background We compared treatment delays, costs, and management impact between oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) patients undergoing in‐office versus general anesthesia panendoscopy‐guided biopsies in two large tertiary centers in a public healthcare system. Methods All OPSCC patients included were treated between 2010 and 2024 with
Samuel Bellavance, Michel Khoury, Justine Colivas, Jonathan Primiani, Gabriel Dayan, Eric Bissada, Tareck Ayad, Apostolos Christopoulos, Jean‐Claude Tabet, Louis Guertin, Paul Tabet   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Imaging of adult ocular neoplasms on a standard 1.5 Tesla MRI magnet: evaluation by improved diagnostic performance of “anatomical” images through feasible technical innovations, supplemented by quick “functional” data

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine
Background Ocular neoplasms of adults have low prevalence and are usually diagnosed by different ophthalmological techniques, with or without contrast, and are targeted to small lesions.
Lamyaa Abdel Galil Eissa, Sara Mohamed ElBannan, Hisham Farouk Idriss, Aya Mohammed Abdel Aziz   +3 more
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Longitudinal Swallowing and Salivary Changes With CLR 131 and Re‐Irradiation in Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Patients with recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) often present with severe, persistent dysphagia and xerostomia following prior chemoradiation. Although swallowing impairments and salivary dysfunction have been reported in this population, prior longitudinal studies have not examined changes in salivary composition or how these ...
Jenni Wu, Sara Gustafson, Meredith Hyun, Roxana Alexandridis, Mark Nicosia, Timothy McCulloch, Justine Bruce, Randall Kimple, Nicole Rogus‐Pulia   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source