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Quantifying Bite Forces for Solid Foods: Implications for Patients Postmandibular Reconstruction

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Bite forces required to masticate different food consistencies remain unknown, complicating dietary guidelines following mandibular reconstruction. This study quantifies the forces required for solid foods and estimates safe bite limits postreconstruction.
Jacob J. Clark   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Performance of Automatic Speaking Valves and Fixation Devices Enabling Hands‐Free Speech Following Total Laryngectomy—A Systematic Review

open access: yesHead &Neck, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The percentage of daily automatic speaking valve use (AU) in laryngectomized patients has remained at ~25% since their invention. To increase this percentage, understanding the performance of existent devices is essential. Therefore, we reviewed studies reporting AU, fixation device lifetime (FDL), compliance, and voice and speech ...
Max J. Dullaart   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Political Determination of Gaza's Health System Destruction and Reconstruction and the Limitations of International Medical Deployments

open access: yesThe International Journal of Health Planning and Management, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Gaza's health system has been devastated by a confluence of political determinants that long predated the 2023–25 Israeli military assault and were dramatically intensified during it. Using historical, political economy, ethical, and health systems lenses, this article argues that settler colonialism, military occupation, and a protracted ...
Bilal Irfan   +19 more
wiley   +1 more source

Conservative hysteroscopic treatment of endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia and endometrial cancer in patients with high surgical risk with mechanical hysteroscopic tissue removal systems: A retrospective cohort study

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To compare surgical and oncologic outcomes between conventional resectoscopic surgery and mechanical hysteroscopic tissue removal (mHTR) systems in high‐risk patients not suitable for standard surgery undergoing conservative treatment for multifocal endometrial atypical hyperplasia/endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EAH/EIN) or ...
Alessandro Arena   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical site infections and sepsis in gynecological surgery

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Despite advancements in infection control, surgical site infections (SSIs) and postoperative sepsis remain significant challenges in gynecological surgery, contributing to increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. In low‐income countries, circulatory failure due to septic shock leads to most deaths after surgery, with sepsis ...
Cristina Taliento   +13 more
wiley   +1 more source

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