Research Papers
Induction or adjuvant chemotherapy plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy versus concurrent chemoradiotherapy alone in paediatric nasopharyngeal carcinoma in the IMRT era: A recursive partitioning risk stratification analysis based on EBV DNA.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) • 2021 • Vol. 159
PURPOSE: To compare the prognosis and adverse effects of induction or adjuvant chemotherapy (IC or AC) plus concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) versus CCRT alone in paediatric nasopharyngeal carcinom…
Chen, Q; Guo, S; Liang, Y
Risk factors for sinus membrane perforation during lateral window maxillary sinus floor elevation surgery: A retrospective study.
Clinical implant dentistry and related research • 2021 • Vol. 23 (6)
PURPOSE: To analyze the sinus membrane perforation (SMP) rate and its potential risk factors during lateral window maxillary sinus floor elevation (LSFE). MATERIALS AND METHODS: For patients with LSF…
Feng, Y; Jiang, Z; Li, J
Age estimation from developing third molars.
The Medico-legal journal • 2021 • Vol. 89 (4)
We investigated the development of third molars among Malaysians (including variations between jaws and genders) using Demirjian's method. Dental panoramic radiographs of 1224 subjects aged 8 to 24 y…
Asif, M; Nambiar, P; Wilson, Y
Oral health and gastrointestinal neoplasia: Narrative review.
Cirugia espanola • 2021 • Vol. 99 (10)
The oral cavity represents the gateway to the complex digestive system, so the knowledge of the exact mechanisms that link them is vitally important. Recently, oral and dental pathologies have been s…
Admella, V; Biondo, S; Noguera, E
Papilledema Secondary to Neurologic Lyme Borreliosis: A Meta-Case Series.
Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society • 2021 • Vol. 41 (4)
BACKGROUND: Papilledema can be a manifestation of neurologic Lyme borreliosis (LB). The clinical manifestations and progression of these cases have not been comprehensively documented to date. We aim…
Bannuru, R; Christopher, M; Halperin, J
Immunohistochemical and immunofluorescence expression profile of lymphatic endothelial cell markers in oral cancer.
International journal of experimental pathology • 2021 • Vol. 102 (6)
Lymphangiogenesis makes an important contribution to the tumour microenvironment (TME), but little is known about this in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Archival formalin-fixed paraffin-embedde…
Chutipongpisit, K; Friedlander, L; Hussaini, H
Long-term Follow-up of Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Kaplan-Meier Analysis in a Consecutive Series of 149 Patients.
Pain Physician • 2021 • Vol. 24 (8)
BACKGROUND: At present, there is no ideal method for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). The need for an easy, safe, non- or micro-neurodestructive, repeatable treatment, with a fairly satisf…
Chunmei, Z; Fang, L; Hao, R
Quantitative assessment of mandibular bone marrow using computed tomography texture analysis for detect stage 0 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw.
European journal of radiology • 2021 • Vol. 145
PURPOSE: Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a serious complication of treatment with bisphosphonates or antiangiogenic inhibitors. MRONJ has four stages (0-3); however, stage 0 MR…
Hirahara, N; Hirohata, S; Ito, K
De-escalation studies in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer: How should we proceed?
Oral oncology • 2021 • Vol. 123
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a well-established causative factor in a subset of squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck (HNSCC). Although HPV can be detected in various anatomical subsites, H…
Braakhuis, B; Coca-Pelaz, A; Corry, J
A cleft in time.
The Lancet. Child & adolescent health • 2021 • Vol. 5 (12)
Hall, S
Timing of postoperative radiation therapy and survival in resected salivary gland cancers: Long-term results from a single institution.
Oral oncology • 2021 • Vol. 123
OBJECTIVES: Timely administration of postoperative radiation therapy (PORT) impacts oncologic outcomes in resected squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Salivary gland cancers (SGCs) are unc…
Barber, B; Dillon, J; Eaton, K
Morbidity in Patients with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma and Radiation-Induced Skin Lesions: Cause, Risk Factors, and Dermatitis Evolution and Severity.
Advances in skin & wound care • 2021 • Vol. 34 (12)
OBJECTIVE: Radiation-induced skin injuries such as lesions (RSLs) and dermatitis are the most common complication during radiotherapy (RT) for nasopharyngeal carcinoma, but little is known about risk…
Cheng, B; Yao, Z
In vitro-in vivo availability of metformin hydrochloride-PLGA nanoparticles in diabetic rats in a periodontal disease experimental model.
Pharmaceutical biology • 2021 • Vol. 59 (1)
CONTEXT: Metformin is an important oral anti-hyperglycemic used in diabetes. Polylactic-co-glycolic acid (PLGA) has been widely used due to its reliability in controlling the release of drugs. OBJECT…
Alves, J; Brito, G; da Silva-Junior, A
Clinical Variant of Guillain-Barre Syndrome With Prominent Facial Diplegia After AstraZeneca Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccine.
Journal of clinical neuromuscular disease • 2021 • Vol. 23 (2)
Badoiu, A; Coudray, S; Ion, I
Mumps in Vaccinated Children and Adolescents: 2007-2019.
Pediatrics • 2021 • Vol. 148 (6)
BACKGROUND: Despite a >99% reduction in US mumps cases after the introduction of mumps vaccine in 1967, outbreaks have occurred in schools and other settings involving vaccinated children and adolesc…
Marin, M; Marlow, M; Pham, H
Repair of a Large Cheek and Cutaneous Lip Defect Involving Multiple Cosmetic Units.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] • 2021 • Vol. 47 (12)
Housewright, C; Saporito, R; Staples, C
The oral microbial composition and diversity affect the clinical course of palmoplantar pustulosis patients after dental focal infection treatment.
Journal of dermatological science • 2021 • Vol. 104 (3)
BACKGROUND: Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a chronic pustular dermatosis on the palms and soles. Dental focal infections are known as the major worsening factor for PPP. Recent our study of oral mi…
Akiyama, Y; Inada, J; Ishihara, K
Intra-arterial chemotherapy targeting metastatic cervical lymph nodes in head and neck cancer.
Acta oto-laryngologica • 2021 • Vol. 141 (12)
BACKGROUND: Large cervical lymph nodes and the extranodal extension of metastatic lymph nodes are considered poor prognostic factors in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNC). AIMS/OBJECTIVES: T…
Endo, K; Komori, T; Kondo, S
Approach to Facial Weakness.
Seminars in neurology • 2021 • Vol. 41 (6)
Facial palsy is a common neurologic concern and is the most common cranial neuropathy. The facial nerve contains motor, parasympathetic, and special sensory functions. The most common form of facial …
Cruz, C; Stern, B; Wang, Y
Discussion: Gingivosupraperiosteoplasty following Presurgical Maxillary Orthopedics Is Associated with Normal Midface Growth in Complete Unilateral and Bilateral Cleft Patients at Mixed Dentition.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery • 2021 • Vol. 148 (6)
Klement, K; Lin, K