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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
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ABSTRACT Background Hypoparathyroidism is a complication associated with significant morbidity and results from inadvertent removal of the parathyroid during thyroid surgery. Therefore, intra‐operative identification of parathyroid tissue is essential to minimize the risk of hypoparathyroidism.
P. M. Rodriguez Schaap+6 more
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Is there a relationship between prism fusion range and vergence facility? [PDF]
Aim: To investigate the relationship between prism fusion range (PFR) and vergence facility (VF) measurements in subjects with normal binocular vision.
Firth, A.Y., Melville, A.C.
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Bilateral Thyroid Ima Arteries Arising From the Brachiocephalic Trunk: A First Case Report
ABSTRACT Rationale Bilateral thyroid ima artery (TIA) arising from the brachiocephalic trunk is an extremely rare anatomical variation, with no prior cases reported. Recognizing such vascular anomalies is crucial for optimizing surgical outcomes in thyroid and mediastinal procedures, as failure to identify these variations can lead to severe ...
Ziqiang Wang+5 more
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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
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ABSTRACT Background The efficacy of anti‐PD‐1 and EGFR therapies for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) can be predicted using various markers; however, the stability of these markers remains unclear. Methods In this retrospective study, laboratory findings and tissue expression of PD‐L1, PD‐L2, and EGFR were analyzed in 79 paired naive and ...
Ryosuke Sato+13 more
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ABSTRACT Background The incidence of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is rising in recent years, especially in some non‐developed parts of the world. Hence, cost‐efficient means for sensitive detection of NPC are vital. Methods We recruited 646 participants, including healthy individuals, patients with benign nasopharyngeal diseases, and NPC patients for
Song Zhang+10 more
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ABSTRACT Background Oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can present as cancer of unknown primary, where only cervical lymph node metastases are identified. Most tumors, particularly human‐papillomavirus‐associated ones, are located in the palatine/lingual tonsils.
Sannia Sjöstedt+5 more
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The optimal design of an experiment with blocks of size two for quadratic regression on one variable. [PDF]
Exact D-optimal designs are derived for an optometry experiment for the estimation of a quadratic polynomial in one explanatory variable. Two observations are made for each subject participating in the experiment, such that each subject serves as a block
Goos, Peter, Vandebroek, Martina
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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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