Results 111 to 120 of about 65,033 (373)

Advanced head and neck cancer: Long-term results of chemo-radiotherapy, complications and induction of second malignancies [PDF]

, 2001
Background: Chemo-radiotherapy is superior to radiotherapy alone in the treatment of advanced, inoperable head and neck cancer. The long-term treatment results, the induction of second malignant tumors, and other long-term toxicities are not well defined.
Aydemir, Ü., Hartenstein, R., Munker, Reinhold, Pohlmann, H., Purmale, L., Reitmeier, M., Schorer, H.   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Pediatric Sharp Foreign Body Aspiration: Revealing Unexpected Risk Factors

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Characterize the demographic and clinical features of pediatric sharp foreign body aspiration (FBA). Study Design Twenty‐four‐year retrospective chart review. Setting Four tertiary‐care centers across four Canadian provinces. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted on pediatric patients who underwent rigid bronchoscopy for
Alicia Belaiche, Trevor A. Lewis, Jakob Pugi, Mariya Bogatchenko, Liane B. Johnson, Trina C. Rosaasen, Lily H. P. Nguyen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Principais queixas vocais de pacientes idosos pós-tratamento para hanseníase Main vocal complaints of elderly patients after leprosy treatment

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2010
A hanseníase é uma doença infecto-contagiosa, cujo comprometimento vocal manifesta-se desde rouquidão à dificuldade respiratória. OBJETIVO: Comparar as principais queixas vocais entre pacientes idosos pós-tratamento para hanseníase e um grupo controle ...
Francisco Xavier Palheta Neto, Manoel da Silva Filho, José Mariano Soriano Pantoja Junior, Larissa Lane Cardoso Teixeira, Rafaela Vale de Miranda, Angélica Cristina Pezzin Palheta   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prognosis of Dysphagia in Pediatric Patients With Vocal Fold Immobility

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study aims to determine the incidence and prognosis of dysphagia in pediatric patients with true vocal fold (TVF) immobility or hypomobility. Study Design A single‐center retrospective chart review. Setting A single‐institution tertiary‐care center.
Rachel Georgopoulos, Khashayar Arianpour, Samantha Anne   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors related to mental health effect among nursing students in Japan and the United States during the coronavirus pandemic: A cross‐sectional study

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing, Volume 32, Issue 1, Page 186-198, February 2023., 2023
Abstract In the context of mental health, university students have been considered a vulnerable population. However, limited studies have underscored the association between preventive health behaviour levels and mental health effects among nursing students.
Akiko Kondo, Renaguli Abuliezi, Kosuke Niitsu, Kazuko Naruse, Tomomi Oki, Erika Ota, Mabel C. Ezeonwu   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Towards Personalized Synthesized Voices for Individuals with Vocal Disabilities: Voice Banking and Reconstruction [PDF]

, 2013
When individuals lose the ability to produce their own speech, due to degenerative diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND) or Parkinson’s, they lose not only a functional means of communication but also a display of their individual and group ...
King, Simon, Veaux, Christophe, Yamagishi, Junichi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Is voice therapy an effective treatment for dysphonia? A randomised controlled trial [PDF]

, 2001
OBJECTIVES: To assess the overall efficacy of voice therapy for dysphonia. DESIGN: Single blind randomised controlled trial. SETTING: Outpatient clinic in a teaching hospital.
Deary, I.J., MacKenzie, K., Millar, A., Sellars, C., Wilson, J.A.   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Effect and Mechanism of an ACT‐Based Psychological Resilience Intervention Targeting Students Failing in Postgraduate Entrance Examinations in China: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PsyCh Journal, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The postgraduate entrance examination frenzy is a widespread and intense phenomenon in China. As the number of students who failed the examination surged, the ensuing mental health problems became prominent. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an online ACT‐based group resilience course, which incorporated the six core components
Jing Han, Ziyi Zhao, Zhihong Ren
wiley   +1 more source

A Comparative Study Between the Laryngoscope and Lighted Stylet in Tracheal Intubation [PDF]

, 2010
SummaryBackground and objectivesApproaching the airways with a laryngoscope can cause different types of injuries. The objective of the present study was to determine whether lighted stylet tracheal intubation can be a less traumatic alternative for ...
Fernandez, Robson, Nakashima, Paulo, Rehme, Rogério, Salvalaggio, Matheus Felipe de Oliveira, Vieira, Suelen   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Hoarseness Caused by Glucocorticoids [PDF]

Deutsches Ärzteblatt international, 2016
Reversible hoarseness, which may occur after systemic administration of glucocorticoids, is not included in the list of causes of dysphonia provided by the authors (1). In my experience, patients already experience this type of dysphonia within 24 hours after oral administration. This side effect is neither mentioned in the German Red List (“Rote Liste”
openaire   +3 more sources