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Socioeconomic Health Disparities in the Treatment of Thyroid Cancer: A Single Institution in Southwestern Ohio

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Disparities in thyroid cancer care are driven by demographic and socioeconomic factors such as insurance status, income, and access to specialized care. Methods Retrospective chart review. Demographic and clinical data from 281 adult patients who underwent thyroidectomy or hemithyroidectomy for papillary or follicular thyroid cancer
Breanna Dominguez, Aurora Moberly, Nga Tran, Timothy Crawford, Sameep Kadakia, Mac Kenzie Reece   +5 more
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Identifying Venous Insufficiency in Head and Neck Reconstruction Flaps Using Machine Learning and Deep Learning Methods

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Venous insufficiency is a major cause of flap failure in head and neck reconstruction. AI provides a reliable, convenient solution for early detection. Methods Clinical data and postoperative flap photos of head and neck cancer patients (2018–2024) at our center were retrospectively collected, categorized into normal and venous ...
Yurong He, Jugao Fang, Lizhen Hou, Zufei Li, Shizhi He, Yanming Zhao, Qijia Li, Rongjia Li, Xiaoyu Shi, Jiayi Yang, Qi Zhong   +10 more
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Optometry faculty perspectives on low vision care and rehabilitation education in sub-Saharan Africa

African Vision and Eye Health
Background: Human resource challenges have been a factor in the low coverage of low vision care and rehabilitation (LVCR) services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Carl H. Abraham, Diane van Staden, Nishanee Rampersad   +2 more
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Perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of graduating South African optometry students (PEAR study, 2006)

African Vision and Eye Health, 2007
The objective of this study was to establish the perceptions, expectations, apprehensions and realities of South Africa optometry students completing their undergraduate studies in 2006.
A. O. Oduntan, A. Louw, V. R. Moodley, M. Richter, P. von Poser   +4 more
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AKT, ATR, and Notch Inhibitors Radiosensitize a Preclinical Model of Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and lethal type of head and neck cancer. Standard therapy involves surgery followed by radiation therapy. The majority of ACC has MYB overexpression and MYB‐NFIB gene fusions, while Notch mutations are associated with aggressive behavior.
Shivani Thoidingjam, Sushmitha Sriramulu, Asya Haider Muratoglu, Stephen Brown, Oudai Hassan, Benjamin Movsas, Haythem Ali, Steven Chang, Patrick Ha, Farzan Siddiqui, Shyam Nyati   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ugandan optometry students’ experiences of their clinical training: a qualitative study

BMC Research Notes
Background There is a gradual increase in the number of optometry education programs in Africa yet there is limited knowledge on optometry students’ experiences of their clinical training. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to explore the optometry
Boaz Mucunguzi, Walker Guti, Moreen Tumwine, Aloysius G. Mubuuke, Ian Munabi, Arild Raaheim, Sarah Kiguli   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

In vitro assessment of the biocompatibility of chemically treated silicone materials with human lens epithelial cells

Scientific Reports, 2022
Cytotoxicity testing is a regulatory requirement for safety testing of new ocular implants. In vitro toxicity tests determine whether toxic chemicals are present on a material surface or leach out of the material matrix.
Elizabeth C. Y. Kao, Junghee Seo, David J. McCanna, Lakshman N. Subbaraman, Lyndon W. Jones   +4 more
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CCL26‐Mediated Modulation of Endothelial Secretome by Hypoxia‐Induced Tumor‐Derived Exosomes Enhances Metastatic Progression in Head and Neck Cancer

Head &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Tumor cells adapt to hypoxia by releasing hiTDExs enriched with bioactive molecules that modulate endothelial behavior and promote tumor progression. This study aimed to characterize how hypoxia‐induced HNSCC exosomes reshape the endothelial secretome and contribute to metastatic potential.
Ozel Capik, Sevil Tekman, Betul Gundogdu, Ahsen Kilic, Rumeysa Polat, Omer Aydin, Omer Faruk Karatas   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fostering holistic eye care for children with special educational needs: an interprofessional education program bridging optometry and education

BMC Medical Education
Purpose This study outlines the initiation of an interprofessional education (IPE) program designed for optometry and education students. The program aimed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and improve the management of eye health in children ...
Kin Wan, Kin Hei Lau, Ho Yin Wong, Wing Yan Yu, Allen Ming Yan Cheong, Eva Yin-Han Chung, Chun Wai Lum, Kuen Fung Sin, Tsz-Wing Leung   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

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