Results 101 to 110 of about 172,551 (349)
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Squamous cell carcinoma of the soft palate (SCCSP) represents a rare subtype of oropharyngeal cancer. This study aims to evaluate the treatment outcomes of SCCSP and to assess the prognostic significance of HPV status. Methods Patients diagnosed with SCCSP between January 1981 and December 2021 were collected. Survival outcomes were
Meng‐hua Li +11 more
wiley +1 more source
A Service Evaluation of the use of Mealtime Advice Mats within an Adult Learning Disability Service [PDF]
, 2020 This study aimed to gather the views of residential support staff and multidisciplinary team members (MDT) in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the current mealtime advice mats.
Morgan, S., Rachel, C.
core
Non-speech oro-motor exercise use in acquired dysarthria management : regimes and rationales [PDF]
, 2011 Non-speech oro-motor exercises (NSOMExs) are described in speech and language therapy (SLT) manuals, and are thought to be much used in acquired dysarthria intervention, though there is no robust evidence of an influence on speech outcome.
Allen, Carolyn +2 more
core +1 more source
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background In recent years, particle therapy has shown promise as a local treatment for salivary gland carcinoma (SGC); however, its efficacy and safety remain unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes of intensity‐modulated proton therapy (IMPT) for SGC.
Gaku Takano +16 more
wiley +1 more source
Head &Neck, EarlyView.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
wiley +1 more source
Otolaryngologic symptoms in multiple sclerosis: a review [PDF]
, 2018 Many symptoms of multiple sclerosis may affect the ear, nose and throat. The most common otolaryngologic symptoms of multiple sclerosis are speech disorders, followed by sleep disorders, vertigo and disequilibrium, dysphagia, smell alterations, and ...
BALLA, MARIA PAOLA +7 more
core +1 more source
Orphanet Journal of Rare DiseasesBackground Bulbar function is frequently impaired in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Although extremely important for the patient’s quality of life, it is difficult to address therapeutically. Due to bulbar dysfunction, maximum mouth opening
Jana Zang +8 more
doaj +1 more source
Head &Neck, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Head and neck cancer (HNC) significantly impacts older adults, with mortality influenced by multiple factors. The Multidimensional Prognostic Index (MPI), derived from comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA), may improve risk stratification and clinical decision making. Methods An observational cohort study was conducted at Erasmus
Ajay T. Bakas +5 more
wiley +1 more source
The relationship between quality of life (EORTC QLQ-C30) and survival in patients with gastro-oesopohageal cancer [PDF]
, 2008 It remains unclear whether any aspect of quality of life has a role in predicting survival in an unselected cohort of patients with gastro-oesophageal cancer. Therefore the aim of the present study was to examine the relationship between quality of life (
AB Crumley +23 more
core +2 more sources