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Impact of Co‐Morbid Immunocompromise in HPV‐Associated Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Among patients with surgically resected Human Papillomavirus positive (HPV+) oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), immunocompromised patients had significantly worse overall survival compared to the non‐compromised group; however, these exploratory findings should be interpreted cautiously.
Maxwell L. Weng, Tereza Vitkovska, Song Hon Hwang, Lauran K. Evans, Hong‐Ho Yang, Christopher Dann, Dipti Sajed, Maie A. St. John   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A novel KIF11 mutation in a Turkish patient with microcephaly, lymphedema, and chorioretinal dysplasia from a consanguineous family. [PDF]

, 2012
Microcephaly–lymphedema–chorioretinal dysplasia (MLCRD) syndrome is a rare syndrome that was first described in 1992. Characteristic craniofacial features include severe microcephaly, upslanting palpebral fissures, prominent ears, a broad nose, and a ...
Atlihan, F, Hazan, F, Jeffery, S, Kantekin, E, Ostergaard, P, Ozkinay, F, Ozturk, T   +6 more
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Neighborhood Deprivation and Voice and Reflux Symptom Burden in a Tertiary Laryngology Cohort

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective The voice handicap index‐10 (VHI‐10) and reflux symptoms index (RSI) are validated, patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs) commonly used in laryngology to assess the subjective impact of voice disorders and severity of symptoms associated with laryngopharyngeal reflux, respectively.
Sandra Stinnett, Shirley X. Liu, Katie M. Carlson, Leah Helou, Libby Smith, Chloe Santa Maria, Angela L. Mazul   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Primary Lymphedema: Anatomically Isolated or a Pervasive Systemic Disorder?

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Background:. Primary lymphedema, a condition characterized by impaired lymphatic function, has long remained underexplored. Current diagnostic approaches rely on clinical history and genetic testing, yet the genetic underpinnings remain elusive in many ...
Wei F. Chen, MD, FACS, Christopher Jou, MD, Sonia K. Pandey, MD, Shih-Lun Lo, MD   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Diagnostic Accuracy of Lymphoscintigraphy for Lymphedema and Analysis of False-Negative Tests

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2017
Background:. Lymphedema is the chronic enlargement of tissue due to inadequate lymphatic function. Diagnosis is made by history and physical examination and confirmed with lymphoscintigraphy.
Aladdin H. Hassanein, MD, MMSc, Reid A. Maclellan, MD, MMSc, Frederick D. Grant, MD, Arin K. Greene, MD, MMSc   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Omental Vascularized Lymph Node Flap: A Radiographic Analysis [PDF]

, 2018
Background Vascularized lymph node transfer is an increasingly popular option for the treatment of lymphedema. The omental donor site is advantageous for its copious soft tissue, well-defined collateral circulation, and large number of available nodes ...
Chu, Michael W., Cook, Julia A., Sasor, Sarah E., Tholpady, Sunil S.   +3 more
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Beyond BMI: The Impact of the New Lancet Commission Diagnostic Criteria on Prevalence of Obesity in the United States

Obesity, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This study compared population characteristics and overall US prevalence of obesity over time using the BMI criteria and the 2025 Lancet Commission criteria (i.e., the Excess Adiposity criteria). Methods We analyzed data from 58,053 adults aged ≥ 20 years in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 1999 to 2023.
Jennifer H. Hwang, Neda Laiteerapong
wiley   +1 more source

Risk Factors for Lymphedema after Thigh Sarcoma Resection and Reconstruction

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open, 2020
Background:. Secondary lymphedema can be a lifelong and debilitating consequence of lower extremity oncologic resection and reconstruction. The goal of this study was to identify risk factors for the development of lymphedema in patients treated for ...
Peter Wu, MD, Sarah M. Elswick, MD, Arya A. Akhavan, MD, Vanessa E. Molinar, MD, Anita T. Mohan, MBBS, Daniel Curiel, MD, Frank H. Sim, MD, Jorys Martinez-Jorge, MD, Michel Saint-Cyr, MD   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Breast Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Initiative: Community Report [PDF]

, 2015
The Breast Cancer Survivorship Rehabilitation Initiative (BCSRI) conducted an assessment of breast cancer survivorship services in the Greater Birmingham area, including Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St.
Alia Tunagur, Rebecca Piazza
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Cancer as a chronic disease : a psychological perspective [PDF]

, 2018
Cancer is a disease that affects many people. Therefore, issue of proper psychological adaptation to the disease is of utmost importance and allows one to look for a better understanding in similar fields.
Paleczna, Monika
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