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MDLinx ENT:On this page you can find ranked summaries of the latest clinically-relevant ENT news articles, and medical journals updated every 24 hours. We’ve also included MDLinx Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery exclusive content chosen by our physician editor, D. Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD, and clinical pearls from our Smartest Doc daily quiz competition and Physician Review. Here’s how we do it:
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Latest (5) Full Text Articles (34)961 Assessment of cervical lymph node metastases using indirect computed tomography lymphography with iopamidol in a tongue VX2 carcinoma model The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, August 11, 2011
962 Human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 in epithelial dysplasia of oral cavity and oropharynx: A meta-analysis, 1985-2010 Oral Oncology , August 10, 2011 Clinical Article
963 A radiographic analysis of tooth morphology following the use of a novel cyclical force device in orthodontics Full Text Head & Face Medicine, August 10, 2011
964 Dental sinus tracts mimicking scrofuloderma: cutaneous presentation of underlying bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, August 10, 2011
965 The role of Cripto-1 in the tumorigenesis and progression of oral squamous cell carcinoma Oral Oncology , August 9, 2011
966 Cricopharyngeal Dilatation for the Long-term Treatment of Dysphagia in Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy Dysphagia, August 5, 2011
967 Five-year quality of life results of the randomized clinical phase III (RADPLAT) trial, comparing concomitant intra-arterial versus intravenous chemoradiotherapy in locally advanced head and neck cancer Head & Neck, August 5, 2011
968 Enhanced Nitrosative and Oxidative Stress with Decreased Total Antioxidant Capacity in Patients with Oral Precancer and Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Oncology, August 5, 2011
969 Efficacy of tissue autofluorescence imaging (velscope) in the visualization of oral mucosal lesions Head & Neck, August 5, 2011
970 Effects of Human Oral Mucosal Tissue, Saliva, and Oral Microflora on Intraoral Metabolism and Bioactivation of Black Raspberry Anthocyanins Cancer Prevention Research, August 5, 2011
971 Occupational exposures to asbestos, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and solvents, and cancers of the oral cavity and pharynx: a quantitative literature review International Archives of Occupational & Environmental Health, August 3, 2011
972 The comparative evaluation of the effects of tongue cleaning on salivary levels of mutans streptococci in children International Journal of Dental Hygiene, August 3, 2011
973 Topiramate reclassified as Category D due to potential link to oral clefts in newborns Full Text Formulary , August 2, 2011
974 Advances and applications of oral cancer basic research Oral Oncology , August 2, 2011
975 Prevalence of bilateral mirror-image lesions in patients with oral potentially malignant epithelial lesions European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, August 2, 2011
976 The Bacterial Protein Azurin Enhances Sensitivity of Oral Squamous Carcinoma Cells to Anticancer Drugs Full Text Yonsei Medical Journal, July 29, 2011 Clinical Article
977 Hybrid Cheek-Tongue Retractor Device ORTHODONTICS: The Art and Practice of Dentofacial Enhancement, July 29, 2011
978 The oral cancer knowledge of dentists in Northern Germany after educational intervention European Journal of Cancer Prevention, July 29, 2011
979 Role of cytochrome P-450 genetic polymorphisms in oral carcinogenesis Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, July 29, 2011
980 Dermatopontin: A potential predictor for metastasis of human oral cancer International Journal of Cancer, July 28, 2011
Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology
- Along with cough variant asthma and nasal disease, gastroesophageal reflux is considered one of three main causes of chronic cough
- Low Vitamin D levels are not associated with increased frequency of exacerbations or susceptibility to human rhinovirus (HRV) among individuals with COPD
- Middle-aged women with migraine or non-migraine headache are at increased risk of incident depression.
Highlights in Otolaryngology
Nefopam + paracetamol effective post-operative analgesia
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryTopical ketamine and tramadol reduce post-operative tonsillectomy pain
As published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryHay fever and asthma reduce risk of CRC incidence and mortality
As published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summaryMost Popular ENT Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Novel therapies for oral lichen planus Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, May 16, 2013
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Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 9, 2013
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3 Clinical assessment of disease severity in recurrent aphthous stomatitis Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, April 2, 2013
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Medical litigation in oral surgery practice: Lessons learned from 20 lawsuits
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, May 2, 2013
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5 Human Papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer: an observational study of diagnosis, prevalence and prognosis in a UK population BMC Cancer, May 6, 2013 Free full text
6 Outcome predictors in squamous cell carcinoma of the maxillary alveolus and hard palate The Laryngoscope, April 12, 2013 Review Article
7 Surgical anatomy of human soft palate The Laryngoscope, May 28, 2013
8 CD8+ and CD4+ tumour infiltrating lymphocytes in relation to human papillomavirus status and clinical outcome in tonsillar and base of tongue squamous cell carcinoma European Journal of Cancer, May 3, 2013
9 Depth of invasion, tumor budding and worst pattern of invasion classify patients with early stage oral tongue cancer into low- and high-risk categories of mortality Head & Neck, May 22, 2013 Review Article
10 Integrative genomic characterization of oral squamous cell carcinoma identifies frequent somatic drivers Cancer Discovery, May 2, 2013
11 Coffee, Tea, and Fatal Oral/Pharyngeal Cancer in a Large Prospective US Cohort American Journal of Epidemiology, December 12, 2012
12 Re-evaluation of common paradigms regarding the clinical appearance of oral mucosal malignancies Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, May 7, 2013 Review Article
13 Imaging in oral cancers Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, February 26, 2013 Free full text
14 Population-based evaluation of incidence trends in oropharyngeal cancer focusing on socioeconomic status, sex, and race/ethnicity Head & Neck, May 6, 2013
15 The Effect of tumor subsite on short-term outcomes and costs of care after oral cancer surgery The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013
16 Transoral laser resection versus lip-split mandibulotomy in the management of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC): a case match study European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 7, 2013
17 Effects of uvulopalatopharyngoplasty with or without radiofrequency tongue base reduction on voice in patients with obstructive sleep apnea The Laryngoscope, May 9, 2013
18 Poor Oral Hygiene and Middle Ear Infections: Any Relationship Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, January 15, 2013
19 Preferences and utilities for health states following treatment for oropharyngeal cancer: Transoral robotic surgery versus definitive (chemo)radiotherapy Head & Neck, April 23, 2013
20 Epignathus Teratoma With Duplication of Mandible and Tongue: Report of a Case The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, April 11, 2013
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