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OPTIMA: a phase II dose and volume de-escalation trial for human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer

open access: yesAnnals of Oncology, 2019
BACKGROUND Patients with HPV+ oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma were assigned to dose and volume de-escalated radiotherapy (RT) or chemoradiotherapy (CRT) based on response to induction chemotherapy in an effort to limit treatment-related toxicity ...
Tanguy Y Seiwert   +15 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Epidemiology of human papillomavirus-related oropharyngeal cancer in a classically low-burden region of southern Europe

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2020
The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oropharyngeal cancer is increasing in some regions. Nevertheless, the epidemiology of this disease has not been extensively investigated in southern Europe.
M. Mena   +23 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Limited Sensitivity of Ultrasound‐Guided Fine‐Needle Aspiration Cytology for Occult Nodal Metastases in Early‐Stage Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Ultrasound‐guided fine‐needle aspiration cytology (US‐FNAC) is commonly used in the diagnostic work‐up of head and neck cancer, but its ability to detect occult lymph node metastases in early‐stage oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) with a clinically negative neck remains unclear.
Dominique N. V. Donders   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mortality in England and Wales attributable to current alcohol consumption. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2001
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To estimate the number of deaths attributable to current alcohol consumption levels in England and Wales by age and sex. DESIGN: Epidemiological approach using published relative risks and population data.
Britton, A, McPherson, K
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Association of Salivary Human Papillomavirus Infection and Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer: A Meta-Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Clinical Medicine, 2020
Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection has been recognized as an important risk factor in cancer. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence and effect size of association between salivary HPV DNA ...
Ó. Rapado-González   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Quantifying the Pressure of Labial and Buccinator Regions Pre‐ and Post‐ Facial Nerve Reanimation

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Flaccid facial nerve paralysis (FFNP) impairs oral function and quality of life. Tensor fascia lata slings (TFL) are used to improve oral competence. This study used the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure oral competence in patients with FFNP undergoing facial reanimation.
Emma Charters   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

How Would You Treat? A Case‐Vignette Study of Provider Treatment Preferences in Human Papillomavirus‐Mediated Oropharyngeal Cancer

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Current guidelines recommend surgical resection, definitive radiotherapy (RT), or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) for human papillomavirus (HPV)‐associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC). This study aimed to provide insight into practice patterns of providers who treat HPV‐associated OPSCC.
Sindhura Sridhar   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

BU Medical Center press release [PDF]

open access: yes, 1990
Press release from the Boston University Medical ...
Boston University Medical Center, Office of Media Relations
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The prevalence of human papillomavirus in oropharyngeal cancer is increasing regardless of sex or race, and the influence of sex and race on survival is modified by human papillomavirus tumor status

open access: yesCancer, 2018
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of sex and race/ethnicity upon prevalence trends of human papillomavirus (HPV) in oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) and survival after OPC.
F. Faraji   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

A Student‐Led Tele‐Expiratory Muscle Strength Training (EMST) Program for Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) Survivors—A Pilot Implementation Study

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Expiratory muscle strength training (EMST) is a non‐invasive, evidence‐based treatment that is used to improve swallowing in head and neck cancer (HNC) survivors. This prospective, pilot implementation study evaluated the feasibility, acceptability, and potential clinical effectiveness of a novel student‐led tele‐EMST program for ...
Katrina Blyth   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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