OtoRhinoLaryngology New Articles,November 8th,2015

19mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisCiliated Adenosquamous Carcinoma: Expanding the Phenotypic Diversity of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Tumors Ciliated Adenosquamous Carcinoma: Expanding the Phenotypic Diversity of Human Papillomavirus-Associated Tumors: AbstractThis study describes a unique subset of ciliated, human papillomavirus (HPV) related, adenosquamous carcinomas (AsqCA) of the head and neck that in contrast to most AsqCA, often show...20mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisEpithelial–Mesenchymal Transition Protein Expression in Basal Cell Adenomas and Basal Cell Adenocarcinomas Epithelial–Mesenchymal Transition Protein Expression in Basal Cell Adenomas and Basal Cell Adenocarcinomas: AbstractBasal cell adenomas and basal cell adenocarcinomas show marked histomorphologic similarity and are separated microscopically primarily by the invasive characteristics of the adenocarcinomas....20mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSynchronous Ipsilateral Parotid Tumors with Cytologic–Histologic Correlation Synchronous Ipsilateral Parotid Tumors with Cytologic–Histologic Correlation: AbstractSynchronous ipsilateral tumor formation within a major salivary gland is a very rare event. In this case, a 54-year-old female tobacco smoker presented with a slowly enlarging left parotid gland. Computed tomography...20mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisHybrid Intercalated Duct Lesion of the Parotid: Diagnostic Challenges of a Recently Described Entity with Fine Needle Aspiration Findings Hybrid Intercalated Duct Lesion of the Parotid: Diagnostic Challenges of a Recently Described Entity with Fine Needle Aspiration Findings: AbstractIntercalated duct lesions (IDL) of the salivary glands are recently described, and encompass both hyperplasia and benign neoplasms that remain incompletely...20mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSimultaneous Triple Primary Head and Neck Malignancies: A Rare Case Report Simultaneous Triple Primary Head and Neck Malignancies: A Rare Case Report: AbstractThe occurrences of multiple primary malignant tumours in the head and neck region are reported as simultaneous, synchronous, or metachronous based on their chronology of presentation. Lymphoid malignancies presenting...20mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisInflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Nasal CavityInflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Nasal Cavity:21mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisEpithelioid Multinodular Osteoblastoma of the Mandible: A Case Report and Review of Literature Epithelioid Multinodular Osteoblastoma of the Mandible: A Case Report and Review of Literature: AbstractEpithelioid multinodular osteoblastoma is a rare variant of osteoblastoma characterized by numerous nodules of epithelioid osteoblasts surrounding bony trabeculae, as well as clusters of epithelioid...21mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisEndoscopic versus transcranial procurement of allograft tympano-ossicular systems: a prospective double-blind randomized controlled audit Endoscopic versus transcranial procurement of allograft tympano-ossicular systems: a prospective double-blind randomized controlled audit: AbstractAllograft tympano-ossicular systems (ATOS) have proven their use over many decades in tympanoplasty and reconstruction after resection of cholesteatoma. The...21mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisCryopreserved amniotic membrane as transplant allograft: viability and post-transplant outcome Cryopreserved amniotic membrane as transplant allograft: viability and post-transplant outcome: AbstractAmniotic membrane (AM) transplantation is increasingly used in ophthalmological and dermatological surgeries to promote re-epithelialization and wound healing. Biologically active cells in the epithelial...21mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisTissue establishment as a necessary institution within the country health care system: importance, requirements and structureTissue establishment as a necessary institution within the country health care system: importance, requirements and structure: AbstractA tissue establishment is a unit or service, inside or outside of a public or private hospital, generally operated by public or non-profit-making bodies or in some countries...21mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSystemic Agents for Severe Atopic Dermatitis in ChildrenSystemic Agents for Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Children: AbstractAtopic dermatitis (AD), or eczema, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized by relapsing pruritic, scaly, erythematous papules and plaques frequently associated with superinfection. The lifelong prevalence of AD is...27mHead and NeckCorpus alienum on hard palate - An unusual "misdiagnosis" of foreign body Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov 3;Authors: Tewari N, Singh N, Singh S, Agarwal N, Gupta NKAbstract Corpus alienum or foreign body on hard palate is a rare presentation and often associated with a scare secondary to misdiagnosis. The potential dangers of respiratory obstruction, mucosal...28mHead and NeckGrommets and speech at three and six years in children born with total cleft or cleft palate. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 ;Authors: Ezzi OE, Herzog G, Broome M, Trichet-Zbinden C, Hohlfeld J, Cherpillod J, de Buys Roessingh ASAbstractOBJECTIVE: Grommets may be considered as the treatment of choice for otitis media with effusion (OME) in children born with a cleft. But the timing and...41mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisDemystifying Infant Mental Health: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know Demystifying Infant Mental Health: What the Primary Care Provider Needs to Know: Infant mental health is an interdisciplinary professional field of inquiry, practice, and policy that is concerned with alleviating suffering and enhancing the social and emotional competence of young children. The focus...41mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisBenefit, Risk, and Outcomes in Drug Development: A Systematic Review of Sunitinib Benefit, Risk, and Outcomes in Drug Development: A Systematic Review of Sunitinib: Background:Little is known about the total patient burden associated with clinical development and where burdens fall most heavily during a drug development program. Our goal was to quantify the total patient burden/benefit...41mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisNCI Funding Trends and Priorities in Physical Activity and Energy Balance Research Among Cancer Survivors NCI Funding Trends and Priorities in Physical Activity and Energy Balance Research Among Cancer Survivors: There is considerable evidence that a healthy lifestyle consisting of physical activity, healthy diet, and weight control is associated with reduced risk of morbidity and mortality after cancer....41mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisPreclinical Efficacy of Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine in the Brain Microenvironment Preclinical Efficacy of Ado-trastuzumab Emtansine in the Brain Microenvironment: Background:Central nervous system (CNS) metastases represent a major problem in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–positive breast cancer because of the disappointing efficacy of HER2-targeted...42mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisCancer Prevention: Obstacles, Challenges and the Road Ahead Cancer Prevention: Obstacles, Challenges and the Road Ahead: Approaches to reduce the global burden of cancer include two major strategies: screening and early detection and active preventive intervention. The latter is the topic of this Commentary and spans a broad range of activities. The genetic heterogeneity...42mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisSpread patterns of lymph nodes and the value of elective neck irradiation for esthesioneuroblastoma Spread patterns of lymph nodes and the value of elective neck irradiation for esthesioneuroblastoma: This study was aimed to characterize patterns of lymphatic spread and assess the value of prophylactic elective neck irradiation (ENI) for esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB).AbstractObjectivesThis study was...43mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisNebulised dornase alfa versus placebo or hypertonic saline in adult critically ill patients: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis Nebulised dornase alfa versus placebo or hypertonic saline in adult critically ill patients: a systematic review of randomised clinical trials with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis: Background:Nebulised dornase alfa is used off-label in critically ill patients. We aimed to assess the benefits...43mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisEffects of Training on Acoustic and Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Singing Voice Effects of Training on Acoustic and Aerodynamic Characteristics of the Singing Voice: This study was designed to assess the impact of 2 years of operatic training on acoustic and aerodynamic characteristics of the singing voice.SummaryObjectivesThis study was designed to assess the impact of 2 years...44mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisHigh-dose trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine in adults 50–64 years of age Safety and immunogenicity of στο ScienceDirect Publication: VaccinePublication date: Available online 7 November 2015Source:VaccineAuthor(s): Carlos A. DiazGranados, William Saway, James Gouaux, Mira Baron, Jeffrey Baker, Martine Denis, Emilia Jordanov, Victoria Landolfi, Eddy YauBackgroundIndividuals...45mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisValidation and application of a core set of patient-relevant outcome domains to assess the effectiveness of multimodal pain therapy (VAPAIN) : a study protocolαπό Kaiser, U., Kopkow, C., Deckert, S., Sabatowski, R., Schmitt, J. στο BMJ Open Current IssueIntroductionMultimodal pain therapy (MPT) has been established accounting for biopsychosocial consideration in diagnostic and therapy. MPT seems to be effective, but comparability of studies...47mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisThe importance of prolactin in dairy ruminants New insights into στο ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Dairy SciencePublication date: Available online 5 November 2015Source:Journal of Dairy ScienceAuthor(s): P. Lacasse, S. Ollier, V. Lollivier, M. BoutinaudIn most mammals, prolactin (PRL) is essential for maintaining lactation, and the suppression...49mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisMacrophages, mast cells, and eosinophils in the developing bovine mammary gland Localization and quantitation of στο ScienceDirect Publication: Journal of Dairy SciencePublication date: Available online 5 November 2015Source:Journal of Dairy ScienceAuthor(s): K.L. Beaudry, C.L.M. Parsons, S.E. Ellis, R.M. AkersPrepubertal mammary development involves elongation and branching of...51mOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisPEH-MR 30-mg tablets taken orally every 12 hours for 7 days is not more efficacious than placebo in relieving nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis. Phenylephrine hydrochloride modified-release tablets for nasal congestion: a randomized, placebo-controlled trial in allergic rhinitis patients: Over-the-counter phenylephrine hydrochloride (PEH) is used for relief of nasal congestion caused by allergic rhinitis; however, data to support its efficacy...52mHead and NeckThe Role of International Volunteers in the Growth of Surgical Capacity in Post-earthquake Haiti. World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Derenoncourt MH, Carré R, Condé-Green A, Rodnez A, Sifri ZC, Baltazar GAAbstract BACKGROUND: The 2010 Haiti earthquake severely strained local healthcare infrastructure. In the wake of this healthcare crisis, international organizations provided volunteer support....53mHead and NeckHospital-acquired infections after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: A nationwide analysis. World Neurosurg. 2015 Nov 4;Authors: Dasenbrock HH, Rudy RF, Smith TR, Guttieres D, Frerichs KU, Gormley WB, Aziz-Sultan MA, Du RAbstract BACKGROUND: This is the first nationwide study to evaluate the factors associated with developing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) after aneurysmal subarachnoid...53mHead and NeckAn elevated serum level of Lipoprotein (a) is a predictor for deep vein thrombosis in patients with spinal cord injuries World Neurosurg. 2015 Nov 4;Authors: Wang CW, Su LL, Tao SB, Ma PJ, Chang HG, Ji SBAbstract OBJECTIVE: The prospective cohort-designed study was performed to verify whether higher levels of serum Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] could be a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in Chinese spinal cord...54mHead and NeckCell Therapy for Intracranial Aneurysms World Neurosurg. 2015 Nov 4;Authors: Adibi A, Sen A, Mitha AAbstract One in five patients undergoing endovascular coiling - the current standard of care for treating intracranial aneurysms - will experience a recurrence of the aneurysm due to improper healing. Recurrence remains the only major...54mHead and NeckGFAP and UCH-L1 as outcome predictors in traumatic brain injury. World Neurosurg. 2015 Nov 4;Authors: Takala RS, Posti JP, Runtti H, Newcombe VF, Outtrim J, Katila AJ, Frantzén J, Ala-Seppälä H, Kyllönen A, Maanpää HR, Tallus J, Hossain MI, Coles JP, Hutchinson P, van Gils M, Menon DK, Tenovuo OAbstract OBJECT: Biomarkers ubiquitin C-terminal hydrolase-L1...55mHead and NeckAutophagy inhibitor 3-MA weakens neuroprotective effects of post-traumatic brain injury moderate hypothermia. World Neurosurg. 2015 Nov 4;Authors: Jin Y, Lei J, Lin Y, Gao GY, Jiang JYAbstract OBJECTIVE: Role of autophagy in post-traumatic brain injury (TBI) moderate hypothermia remains elusive. In this study, we evaluated the protective role of autophagy in post-TBI moderate hypothermia. METHODS:...55mHead and NeckCharacteristics of Persistent Hyperparathyroidism After Renal Transplantation. World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Yamamoto T, Tominaga Y, Okada M, Hiramitsu T, Tsujita M, Goto N, Narumi S, Watarai YAbstract BACKGROUND: Persistent hyperparathyroidism (HPT) after renal transplantation (RTx), termed tertiary HPT (THPT), is not uncommon. However, risk factors and appropriate...56mHead and NeckThyroid lobectomy is an effective surgical strategy to manage papillary microcarcinomas with low complications. Routine completion thyroidectomy is not mandatory. Appropriate selection excluding high-risk patients is of paramount importance in order to achieve the best results. Partial Thyroidectomy for Papillary Thyroid Microcarcinoma: Is Completion Total Thyroidectomy Indicated?World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Donatini G, Castagnet M, Desurmont T, Rudolph N, Othman D, Kraimps JLAbstract BACKGROUND: Total thyroidectomy is a well-established surgical approach for the...56mHead and NeckQuality of Life in Thyroid Cancer is Similar to That of Other Cancers with Worse Survival.World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Applewhite MK, James BC, Kaplan SP, Angelos P, Kaplan EL, Grogan RH, Aschebrook-Kilfoy BAbstract BACKGROUND: The incidence of thyroid cancer is increasing. As such, the number of survivors is rising, and it has been shown that their quality of life (QOL) is worse...59mHead and NeckLugol solution significantly reduced thyroid arterial blood flow, VEGF, and IL-16, even in patients with euthyroid Graves' disease. We recommend routine preoperative Lugol solution treatment for all patients with Graves' disease. Effectiveness and Mechanism of Preoperative Lugol Solution for Reducing Thyroid Blood Flow in Patients with Euthyroid Graves' Disease.World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Huang SM, Liao WT, Lin CF, Sun HS, Chow NHAbstract BACKGROUND: To reduce intraoperative and postoperative complications, using...1hHead and NeckTransoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach (TOETVA) Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach: A Series of the First 60 Human Cases.: Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach: A Series of the First 60 Human Cases.World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Anuwong AAbstract BACKGROUND: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery...1hHead and NeckThe role of cytokines in the pathophysiology of suicidal behavior. Psychoneuroendocrinology. 2015 Oct 19;63:296-310Authors: Ganança L, Oquendo MA, Tyrka AR, Cisneros-Trujillo S, Mann JJ, Sublette MEAbstract OBJECTIVE: Immune dysregulation has been implicated in depression and other psychiatric disorders. What is less clear is how immune dysregulation can affect...1hHead and NeckAbnormal time course of low beta modulation in non-fluent preschool children: A magnetoencephalographic study of rhythm tracking. Neuroimage. 2015 Nov 3;Authors: Etchell AC, Ryan M, Martin E, Johnson BW, Sowman PFAbstract Stuttering is a disorder of speech affecting millions of people around the world. Whilst the exact aetiology of stuttering remains unknown, it has been hypothesised that it is a disorder of the neural...1hHead and NeckFunctional outcomes after supracricoid laryngectomy Functional outcomes after supracricoid laryngectomy: what do we not know and what do we need to know?Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Schindler A, Pizzorni N, Mozzanica F, Fantini M, Ginocchio D, Bertolin A, Crosetti E, Succo GAbstract Supracricoid laryngectomies (SCLs) are conservative...1hHead and NeckSPECIFIC FOOD PRODUCTS FOR PATIENTS WITH DYSPHAGIA [TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF SPECIFIC FOOD PRODUCTS FOR PATIENTS WITH DYSPHAGIA].Nutr Hosp. 2015;32(n04):1401-1407Authors: Calleja Fernández A, Pintor de la Maza B, Vidal Casariego A, Villar Taibo R, Urioste Fondo A, Cano Rodríguez I, Ballesteros Pomar MDAbstract Dysphagia is a common problem...1hHead and NeckMALNUTRITION IN HOSPITALIZED DYSPHAGIC PATIENTS PREVALENCE AND COSTS OF MALNUTRITION IN HOSPITALIZED DYSPHAGIC PATIENTS: A SUBANALYSIS OF THE PREDYCES STUDY.Nutr Hosp. 2015;32(n04):1830-1836Authors: Álvarez Hernández J, León Sanz M, Planas Vilá M, Araujo K, García de Lorenzo A, Celaya Pérez SAbstract INTRODUCTION: dysphagia and malnutrition...1hHead and NeckInternational Data-Sharing Project Launched. Cancer Discov. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Abstract Aiming to advance precision medicine in oncology and improve patient care, the American Association for Cancer Research has launched an international initiative known as AACR Project Genomics, Evidence, Neoplasia, Information, Exchange (GENIE). The venture...1hHead and NeckHigh rate of bilaterality in internal auditory canal metastases. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):798-804Authors: Chang MT, Michaelides EMAbstract PURPOSE: Presentation of three cases of metastatic carcinoma to the internal auditory canal bilaterally, as well as a systematic review of the literature regarding the characteristics of these lesions. ...1hHead and NeckProspective Evaluation of Innovative Force Assessing Firmware in Simulation to Improve the Technical Competence of Surgical Trainees. World J Surg. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Rajamani AS, Rammohan A, Mohan S, Srinivasan P, Arthanari S, Muthusamy U, Sivasubramanian V, Ravichandran PAbstract INTRODUCTION: Suturing is an integral part of all surgeries. In minimal access surgery, the force exerted is based only on visual perception (tautness...1hHead and NeckIAEA INTERCOMPARISON EXERCISES OF THYROID MEASUREMENT: PERFORMANCE OF LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN LABORATORIES. Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2015 Nov 5;Authors: Dantas BM, Dantas AL, Cruz-Suarez RAbstract (131)I is widely used in Latin America and Caribbean Region in the field of nuclear medicine and has been recognised as one of the main sources of potential intake of radionuclides by the staff. The In Vivo...1hHead and NeckDegenerative diseases of the spine No publication bias in industry funded clinical trials of degenerative diseases of the spine.J Clin Neurosci. 2015 Nov ;Authors: Son C, Tavakoli S, Bartanusz VAbstractIndustry sponsorship of clinical research of degenerative diseases of the spine has been associated with excessive positive published...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisJugular Venous Catheterization: A Case of KnottingJugular Venous Catheterization: A Case of Knotting: A 79-year-old woman, diagnosed for cancer of the ovary, had a central catheter that was placed with difficulty through the right internal jugular vein intraoperatively. After oophorectomy, it was realized that the catheter was knotted. Thus, the central...1hHead and NeckLongitudinal Changes in Familiarity, Free and Cued Odor Identification, and Edibility Judgments for Odors in Aging Individuals. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Wehling EI, Lundervold AJ, Nordin S, Wollschlaeger DAbstract This longitudinal study investigated changes in olfaction as assessed by a set of tasks requiring different aspects of semantic information in normal aging individuals. Using 16 odorous items from a...1hHead and NeckA Scent of Anxiety: Olfactory Context Conditioning and its Influence on Social Cues. Chem Senses. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Kastner AK, Flohr EL, Pauli P, Wieser MJAbstractPerception and evaluation of objects are highly dependent on surrounding contexts. Threatening contexts enhance processing of faces. Because odors are assumed to deliver strong contextual information, the present study...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisConcentration-Dependent Mechanism Alteration of Pleurocidin Peptide in Escherichia coli Concentration-Dependent Mechanism Alteration of Pleurocidin Peptide in Escherichia coli: AbstractCationic antimicrobial peptides (CAPs) are essential components of the innate immune system. Most CAPs exert antimicrobial effects via membrane-active mechanisms, while high concentrations of CAPs are associated...1hHead and NeckBone fractures and lumbar mineral density after renal transplantation. A long-term cross-sectional study. Clin Transplant. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Jiménez S, Marcén R, Vaamonde C, Caballero C, Fernández-Rodríguez A, Villafruela JJ, Galeano C, Teruel JL, Quereda CAbstract BACKGROUND: The purpose of this work was to investigate the association of vertebral and peripheral fractures 10 years after grafting...1hHead and NeckNumerical simulation of humidification and heating during inspiration in nose models with three different located septal perforations. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Lindemann J, Reichert M, Kröger R, Schuler P, Hoffmann T, Sommer FAbstract Nasal septum perforations (SP) are characterized by nasal obstruction, bleeding and crusting. The disturbed heating and humidification of the inhaled air are important factors,...1hHead and NeckPredictive value of E-cadherin and Ep-CAM in cervical lymph node metastasis of supraglottic larynx carcinoma.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):736-40Authors: Ali Bayram, Yüce İ, Çağlı S, Canöz Ö, Güney EAbstract OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the value of E-cadherin and epithelial cell adhesion molecule (Ep-CAM) expression in laryngeal biopsy materials for predicting cervical lymph node metastasis in patients...1hHead and NeckA pediatric case of mammary analogue secretory carcinoma within the parotid. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):741-3Authors: Quattlebaum SC, Roby B, Dishop MK, Said MS, Chan KAbstract Mammary analogue secretory carcinoma (MASC) is a recently described entity in the differential diagnosis of salivary gland tumors. It is notable for a characteristic t(12;15)(p13;q25)...1hHead and NeckSurvival of T4aN0 and T3N+ laryngeal cancer patients Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):755-62Authors: Khoueir N, Matar N, Farah C, Francis E, Tabchy B, Haddad AAbstract OBJECTIVE: We aim to assess the correlation of tumor and nodal staging to survival in pT3N+ and T4aN0 laryngeal cancer with subgroup analysis within stage IVa (pT4N0 and pT3N2)....1hHead and NeckA rare location for sarcoma metastasis: The temporal bone. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):772-7Authors: Hızlı Ö, Salduz A, Kaya S, Paparella MM, Cureoglu SAbstract Skeletal sarcoma metastasis is relatively rare; moreover, for this type of metastasis, the temporal bone is also a rare location. The temporal bone appears to be affected by metastatic...1hHead and NeckWhat is the optimal diagnostic pathway in tuberculous lymphadenitis in the face of increasing resistance: Cytology or histology? Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):781-5Authors: Meghji S, Giddings CEAbstract BACKGROUND: The London Borough of Newham has the highest rates of tuberculosis (TB) within Europe (116 per 100,000). There is a lack of guidance in lymph node (LN) TB on how to best obtain a positive culture, which...1hHead and NeckDelayed facial palsy after tympanomastoid surgery Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):805-7Authors: Xu P, Liu W, Zuo W, Wang D, Wang HAbstract OBJECTIVE: To analyze potential etiology and outcomes of delayed facial palsy (DFP) after tympanomastoid surgery. METHODS: Fifteen cases of DFP out of 1582 cases after tympanomastoid surgery were...1hHead and NeckProvider and patient drivers of ototopical antibiotic prescription variability.Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):814-9Authors: Crowson MG, Schulz KC, Tucci DLAbstractOBJECTIVE: To determine if providers prescribe more affordable topical antibacterial therapy for patients who are economically disadvantaged or come from economically disadvantaged communities.STUDY DESIGN: Prescription...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisRemoval of the split thickness skin graft from the skin paddle of the donor site: A single institution's experience. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):820-2Authors: Olson MD, Moore EJ, Price DLAbstract PURPOSE: Radial forearm free flaps (RFFFs) and fibular osteocutaneous flaps (FOFs) are mainstays of head and neck reconstruction. Removal of the donor tissue often leaves a soft tissue defect requiring a split...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisCorrelation between the dizziness handicap inventory and balance performance during the acute phase of unilateral vestibulopathy. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):823-7Authors: Son EJ, Lee DH, Oh JH, Seo JH, Jeon EJAbstract PURPOSE: The dizziness handicap inventory (DHI) is widely used to evaluate self-perceived handicap due to dizziness, and is known to correlate with vestibular function tests in chronic dizziness....1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisMicroRNA-363 targets myosin 1B to reduce cellular migration in head and neck cancer. BMC Cancer. 2015;15(1):861Authors: Chapman BV, Wald AI, Akhtar P, Munko AC, Xu J, Gibson SP, Grandis JR, Ferris RL, Khan SAAbstract BACKGROUND: Squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) remains a prevalent and devastating disease. Recently, there has been an increase in SCCHN cases...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisAuditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) and cochlear implantation. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2015 ;Authors: Harrison RV, Gordon KA, Papsin BC, Negandhi J, James ALAbstract We discuss issues related to cochlear implantation in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). We describe the varied nature of this disease category including the...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisToxicity profile and early clinical outcome for advanced head and neck cancer patients treated with simultaneous integrated boost and volumetric modulated arc therapy. Radiat Oncol. 2015;10(1):224Authors: Franzese C, Fogliata A, Clerici E, Franceschini D, Villa E, D'Agostino G, Navarria P, Mancosu P, Tomatis S, Cozzi L, Scorsetti MAbstract BACKGROUND: Shortening the overall treatment time without increasing acute reactions is one of the major aims in radiotherapy...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisOrbital compartment syndrome during endoscopic drainage of subperiosteal orbital abscess. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):828-31Authors: See A, Gan ECAbstract BACKGROUND: Orbital compartment syndrome is a rare ocular emergency requiring immediate intervention to prevent vision loss. It can arise due to a variety of causes including trauma, neoplasms and retrobulbar hemorrhage...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisLongitudinal Changes in Familiarity, Free and Cued Odor Identification, and Edibility Judgments for Odors in Aging IndividualsLongitudinal Changes in Familiarity, Free and Cued Odor Identification, and Edibility Judgments for Odors in Aging Individuals: This longitudinal study investigated changes in olfaction as assessed by a set of tasks requiring different aspects of semantic information in normal aging individuals. Using...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisTrousseau's syndrome: cancer-associated thrombosis. Jpn J Clin Oncol. 2015 Nov 6;Authors: Ikushima S, Ono R, Fukuda K, Sakayori M, Awano N, Kondo KAbstract Trousseau's syndrome (cancer-associated thrombosis) is the second leading cause of death in cancer patients, after death from cancer itself. The risk of a venous thromboembolism is 4- to 7-fold...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisHigh rate of bilaterality in internal auditory canal metastases. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):798-804Authors: Chang MT, Michaelides EMAbstract PURPOSE: Presentation of three cases of metastatic carcinoma to the internal auditory canal bilaterally, as well as a systematic review of the literature regarding the characteristics of these lesions. ...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisTinnitus management with percutaneous osseointegrated auditory implants for unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Am J Otolaryngol. 2015 Nov-Dec;36(6):810-3Authors: Indeyeva YA, Diaz A, Imbrey T, Gao G, Coelho DHAbstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects, if any, of percutaneous osseointegrated auditory implants (OAI) on tinnitus in patients with unilateral SNHL. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisNeonatal gram-negative bacillary late-onset sepsis : A case-control-control study on a prospectively collected database of 5,233 admissionsστο ScienceDirect Publication: American Journal of Infection ControlPublication date: Available online 7 November 2015Source:American Journal of Infection ControlAuthor(s): Ming-Horng Tsai, I. Hsyuan Wu, Chiang-Wen...1hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήTesticular acid phosphatase induces odontoblast differentiation and mineralization Testicular acid phosphatase induces odontoblast differentiation and mineralization: AbstractOdontoblasts differentiate from dental mesenchyme during dentin formation and mineralization. However, the molecular mechanisms controlling odontoblast differentiation remain poorly understood. Here, we show that...1hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήOsteogenic stimulation of human adipose-derived stem cells by pre-treatment with fibroblast growth factor 2 Osteogenic stimulation of human adipose-derived stem cells by pre-treatment with fibroblast growth factor 2: AbstractAlthough adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have many advantageous traits compared with other postnatal stem cells, the consensus is that their differentiation potential must be improved...1hΚοσμητική ΟδοντοΙατρικήHippo pathway/Yap regulates primary enamel knot and dental cusp patterning in tooth morphogenesis Hippo pathway/Yap regulates primary enamel knot and dental cusp patterning in tooth morphogenesis: AbstractThe shape of an individual tooth crown is primarily determined by the number and arrangement of its cusps, i.e., cusp patterning. Enamel knots that appear in the enamel organ during tooth morphogenesis...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisOsteogenic stimulation of human adipose-derived stem cells by pre-treatment with fibroblast growth factor 2 Osteogenic stimulation of human adipose-derived stem cells by pre-treatment with fibroblast growth factor 2: AbstractAlthough adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) have many advantageous traits compared with other postnatal stem cells, the consensus is that their differentiation potential must be improved...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisTesticular acid phosphatase induces odontoblast differentiation and mineralization Testicular acid phosphatase induces odontoblast differentiation and mineralization: AbstractOdontoblasts differentiate from dental mesenchyme during dentin formation and mineralization. However, the molecular mechanisms controlling odontoblast differentiation remain poorly understood. Here, we show that...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisLow-level laser therapy (LLLT) in head and neck cancer patients receiving concurrent chemoradiation Cost-effectiveness of από Héliton S. Antunes, Luciene Fontes Schluckebier, Daniel Herchenhorn, Isabele A. Small, Carlos M.M. Araújo, Celia Maria Pais Viégas, Mariana P. Rampini, Elza M.S. Ferreira, Fernando L. Dias, Vanessa Teich, Nelson Teich, Carlos G. Ferreira στο Oral OncologyOral mucositis (OM)...1hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisThe sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) microstimulator insertion procedure Technical and surgical aspects of στο Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryPublication date: Available online 7 November 2015Source:International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeryAuthor(s): A.T. Assaf, S. Hillerup, J. Rostgaard, M. Puche, M. Blessmann, C. Kohlmeier, P. Pohlenz, J.C. Klatt, M. Heiland,...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisNovel quinolino-stilbene derivatives as potential anticancer agentsSynthesis and bio-evaluation of στο ScienceDirect Publication: Bioorganic & Medicinal ChemistryPublication date: Available online 7 November 2015Source:Bioorganic & Medicinal ChemistryAuthor(s): Vandana Srivastava, Hoyun LeeA series of 25 novel quinolino-stilbene derivatives were designed, synthesized...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisAdjuvant chemotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas Adjuvant chemotherapy for soft tissue sarcomas: a 10-year mono-institutional experience: AbstractPurposeThe role of adjuvant chemotherapy (ACT) for soft tissue sarcomas (STS) is not standard practice. We investigated effectiveness and tolerability of ACT in patients (pts) with operated high-risk STS...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisUsefulness of NRAS codon 61 mutation analysis and core needle biopsy for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules previously diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significanceUsefulness of NRAS codon 61 mutation analysis and core needle biopsy for the diagnosis of thyroid nodules previously diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significance: AbstractA repeat fine needle aspiration (FNA) is recommended for thyroid nodules diagnosed as atypia of undetermined significance (AUS)...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisVitamin D-binding protein and free vitamin D concentrations in acromegaly Vitamin D-binding protein and free vitamin D concentrations in acromegaly: AbstractFree 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] is suggested to be important in the determination of vitamin D deficiency, since vitamin D-binding protein (VDBP) may affect total 25(OH)D levels. There are no data about free 25(OH)D...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisExposure to mobile phone electromagnetic field radiation, ringtone and vibration affects anxiety-like behaviour and oxidative stress biomarkers in albino wistar rats Exposure to mobile phone electromagnetic field radiation, ringtone and vibration affects anxiety-like behaviour and oxidative stress biomarkers in albino wistar rats: AbstractResearch on the effects of Mobile phone radio frequency emissions on biological systems has been focused on noise and vibrations...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisWNT5A and MMPs in odontogenic epithelial tumors and cysts Immunohistochemical expression of στο Acta HistochemicaPublication date: Available online 7 November 2015Source:Acta HistochemicaAuthor(s): Douglas Magno Guimarães, Daniella Moraes Antunes, Juvani Lago Saturno, Fabiola Massuda, Katiúcia Batista da Silva Paiva, Fabio Daumas NunesObjectiveThe aim of this...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisIncidence of Pneumonia After Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study and Associated Factors Incidence of Pneumonia After Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study and Associated Factors: AbstractPneumonia after videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) is sometimes considered to be caused by aspiration during VFSS; however, to our knowledge, a relationship between these events has not been clearly investigated....2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisFlexible Curved V-Y Subcutaneous Flap for Facial Skin Defects Flexible Curved V-Y Subcutaneous Flap for Facial Skin Defects: Background and Methods: We devised an improved type of the V-Y subcutaneous pedicle flap with the elements of both advancement and rotation flaps. This flexible curved V-Y subcutaneous flap was used for facial skin defect reconstruction in...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisAluminum Activates PERK-EIF2α Signaling and Inflammatory Proteins in Human Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells Aluminum Activates PERK-EIF2α Signaling and Inflammatory Proteins in Human Neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y Cells: AbstractAluminum is the third most abundant element present in the earth’s crust and human exposure to it is possible due to industrialization, utensils, medicines, antiperspirants, etc. Evidences...2hOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisBenign and Malignant Eyelid TumorsComparison of the Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Benign and Malignant Eyelid Tumors: An Analys