Choice and Death: Analysis of Medical Assistance in Dying for Head and Neck Cancer in Ontario
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The uptake of MAiD for head and neck cancer (HNC) has been steadily increasing since 2016, when MAiD first became available in Canada. Our study projects a substantial increase in the future use of MAiD for patients with HNC. As such, our health system needs to re‐evaluate and implement the necessary infrastructure to support the projected increase in ...
Tanika Curry +8 more
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Downregulated ECHS1 and HADH-mediated fatty acid β-oxidation contributes to mitochondrial dysfunction in salivary glands of Sjögren's syndrome. [PDF]
J Transl AutoimmunZhou M, Liu Y, He J, Li C, Wu B.
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Head and Neck Metastases From Infraclavicular Primary Tumors: Analysis of 136 Cases
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Distant metastases in the head and neck region are rare, often posing challenges for ENT specialists and being of crucial importance in the management of infraclavicular primary tumors. Methods The case series presented here aims to outline the relevant aetiologies and clinical presentation in the head and neck region.
Achim M. Franzen +3 more
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Impact of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors on major salivary glands and mandibular alveolar bone; a histological, histochemical and biochemical study. [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthAbd-Elmonsif NM, Gamal S, Bahgat BM.
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Muscle &Nerve, EarlyView.People with ALS experience significantly worse oral health than healthy controls, with plaque, gingival inflammation, and bleeding markedly elevated. Lack of dental insurance is the strongest predictor of poor outcomes, while sialorrhea, ethnicity, sex, and dysphagia severity are not independently associated.
Lauren Tabor Gray +6 more
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Review of nutrition management of pediatric intestinal pseudo‐obstruction
Nutrition in Clinical Practice, EarlyView.Abstract Chronic intestinal pseudo‐obstruction (CIPO) is a rare, heterogeneous, and debilitating disorder characterized by profound intestinal dysmotility and severe nutrition challenges. Its presentation resembles that of mechanical bowel obstruction, but CIPO occurs in the absence of luminal obstruction.
Senthilkumar Sankararaman +5 more
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Neuronal nitric oxide synthase expression in secretory cells of the human parotid and submandibular salivary glands: evidence from light and electron microscopy. [PDF]
Cell Tissue ResIsola M +9 more
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Contemporary Management of Malignancies of the Parotid Gland: A State‐of‐the‐Art Review
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.Abstract Objectives To provide a systematic update on the contemporary management of malignancies of the parotid gland (MPG), focusing on evidence‐based practices and emerging therapeutics. Data Sources PubMed literature search. Review Methods A search protocol was designed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta ...
Anthony Tang +10 more
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