Research Papers
A model to predict the risk of lethal nasopharyngeal necrosis after re-irradiation with intensity-modulated radiotherapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.
Chinese journal of cancer • 2016 • Vol. 35 (1)
BACKGROUND: For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) who undergo re-irradiation with intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), lethal nasopharyngeal necrosis (LNN) is a severe late adverse eve…
Guo, X; Ke, L; Li, Y
Intraplaque hemorrhage, a potential consequence of periodontal bacteria gathering in human carotid atherothrombosis.
Bulletin du Groupement international pour la recherche scientifique en stomatologie & odontologie • 2016 • Vol. 53 (1)
Periodontal diseases are multifactorial inflammatory diseases, caused by a bacterial biofilm involving both innate and adaptative immunity, characterized by the destruction of tooth-supporting tissue…
Amarenco, P; Bouchard, P; Brun, A
[Regularities of Acupoint Combinations for Facial Paralysis in Chinese Ancient Times Analyzed in Accordance with Modern Complex Network Community Framework Partition].
Zhen ci yan jiu = Acupuncture research • 2016 • Vol. 41 (3)
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the characteristics of acupoint combinations (formula) for facial palsy in ancient lite-rature, so as to optimize the related acupoint prescriptions in clinical practice. METHOD…
Fan, S; Feng, S; Li, P
Denosumab: a case of MRONJ with resolution.
British dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 220 (12)
A patient was referred by a clinical oncologist regarding a non-healing area of bone in the lower jaw. The patient was taking denosumab (Prolia((R)), Xgeva((R))) when they had a tooth extracted and t…
Lyttle, C; Patterson, H
Prevalence of alterations in the characteristics of smile symmetry in an adult population from southern Europe.
British dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 220 (12)
Tooth proportions, shade, symmetry, gingival margins, the buccal corridor and the smile line were not examined in this study.
Use of sugammadex in parotid surgery: a case report.
Journal of medical case reports • 2016 • Vol. 10 (1)
BACKGROUND: Parotid surgery is a common ear, nose, and throat procedure. Facial nerve paralysis is the main feared complication following this surgery. To avoid this paralysis, intraoperative facial …
Ahtil, R; Bensghir, M; Elkoundi, A
Crosstalk between the HIF-1 and Toll-like receptor/nuclear factor-kappaB pathways in the oral squamous cell carcinoma microenvironment.
Oncotarget • 2016 • Vol. 7 (25)
Hypoxia is a prominent feature of the microenvironment of solid tumors and may contribute to tumor progression through the oxygen-sensitive transcriptional regulator hypoxia-inducible factor-1 (HIF-1…
Han, S; Han, W; Hu, Q
Nuclear p16INK4a expression predicts enhanced radiation response in head and neck cancers.
Oncotarget • 2016 • Vol. 7 (25)
Immunohistochemistry analysis of p16INK4a in head and neck squamous cell carcinomas (HNSCC) tumor samples revealed that 28% of tumors showed nuclear/cytoplasmic p16INK4a localization, while 37% of tu…
Abbasi Asbagh, L; Dok, R; Nuyts, S
Human papillomavirus infection in the oral cavity of HIV patients is not reduced by initiating antiretroviral therapy.
AIDS (London, England) • 2016 • Vol. 30 (10)
OBJECTIVE: The incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related oral malignancies is increasing among HIV-infected populations, and the prevalence of oral warts has reportedly increased among HIV pati…
Chen, H; Jacobson, M; John, M
A case of symmetrical lipomatosis of the tongue presenting as macroglossia.
Annali italiani di chirurgia • 2016 • Vol. 87
Lipomas are the most common benign soft tissue mesenchymal tumours composed of mature adipose tissue. They are uncommon in the oral and maxillofacial regions, with 15-20 % of cases involving the head…
Colangeli, W; Cristofaro, M; Giudice, M
Tongue squamous cell carcinoma producing both parathyroid hormone-related protein and granulocyte colony-stimulating factor: a case report and literature review.
World journal of surgical oncology • 2016 • Vol. 14 (1)
BACKGROUND: Paraneoplastic syndrome generally results from tumor-derived hormones or peptides that cause metabolic derangements. Common metabolic conditions include hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, hypog…
Goto, Y; Hashiguchi, Y; Iida, M
Molecular analysis of fungal populations in patients with oral candidiasis using next-generation sequencing.
Scientific reports • 2016 • Vol. 6
Oral candidiasis is closely associated with changes in oral fungal biodiversity and is caused primarily by Candida albicans. However, the widespread use of empiric and prophylactic antifungal drugs h…
Furukawa, S; Hayashida, J; Ieda, S
An excellent navigation system and experience in craniomaxillofacial navigation surgery: a double-center study.
Scientific reports • 2016 • Vol. 6
Numerous problems regarding craniomaxillofacial navigation surgery are not well understood. In this study, we performed a double-center clinical study to quantitatively evaluate the characteristics o…
Cai, M; Dai, J; Shen, G
Similar Antibody Levels in 3-Year-Old Children Vaccinated Against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella at the Age of 12 Months or 18 Months.
The Journal of infectious diseases • 2016 • Vol. 213 (12)
BACKGROUND: Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations have been offered to Finnish children at 14-18 months and 6 years of age. In May 2011, the recommended age for the first vaccine dose was lowered …
Davidkin, I; Kontio, M; Lahdenkari, M
Treatment trends and survival effects of chemotherapy for hypopharyngeal cancer: Analysis of the National Cancer Data Base.
Cancer • 2016 • Vol. 122 (12)
BACKGROUND: The current study was performed to characterize trends and survival outcomes for chemotherapy in the definitive and adjuvant treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer in the United States. METHO…
Burtness, B; Husain, Z; Judson, B
Primary Sjogren's syndrome presenting with multiple aneurysmal dilatation of cerebral arteries and causing repetitive intracranial hemorrhage.
Journal of the neurological sciences • 2016 • Vol. 365
Iguchi, Y; Komatsu, T; Mitsumura, H
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis in A Patient with Sjogren's Syndrome with Atypical Antibodies: A Case Report.
Acta neurologica Taiwanica • 2016 • Vol. 25 (2)
BACKGROUND: Although Sjogren's syndrome has been known to complicate with white matter lesions, encephalopathy, or stroke, reports of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis due to Sjogren's syndrome with a…
Ho, T; Hsu, Y; Lee, J
Shaping ability of rotatory or reciprocating instruments in curved canals: a micro-computed tomographic study.
Brazilian oral research • 2016 • Vol. 30 (1)
This study aimed to compare apical transportation, centering ratio, and working time during root canal preparation with Wizard Navigator (WN), WaveOne (WO), or ProTaper Universal (PT) and to describe…
Jardine, A; Kopper, P; Rosa, R
Orthodontics: Monopolistic behaviours.
British dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 220 (11)
Kilcoyne, T
Surgical safety checklists and understanding of Never Events, in UK and Irish dental hospitals.
British dental journal • 2016 • Vol. 220 (11)
Aim To identify the procedures in dental hospitals where a surgical safety checklist is used and in addition, in England, to identify the understanding of hospitals regarding patient safety incidents…
Pemberton, M