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CHRONIC OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA: NUTRITIONAL AND PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS
La tesi di Dottorato concerne la disfagia orofaringea cronica in persone con tumore del distretto testa-collo (HNC) e malattie neurodegenerative. Obiettivo primario del Dottorato è stato l’indagine dell‘impatto della disfagia orofaringea cronica sullo stato nutrizionale e sulle dimensioni …
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Oral and Oropharyngeal Cancer - Aspects on Epidemiology and Prognostic Markers
… groups show increasing incidence. Oral and oropharyngeal SCC (OOPHSCC) are amongst them. High risk human papillomavirus (HPV) has been reported to be found in a high proportion of OOPHSCC, especially in oropharyngeal cancers. It is presumed to be the reason for the incidence increase of …
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Auto-Delineation of Oropharyngeal Clinical Target Volumes Using Deep Learning Techniques
… algorithms to automate target delineation for oropharyngeal cancer patients. Automating this delineation process could aid in reducing inter-observer variability and provide a venue for head and neck target delineation standardization in radiation therapy. These algorithms would be especially …
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Oropharyngeal Airway Volume Following Orthodontic Treatment: Premolar Extraction Versus Non-Extraction
… important, particularly in regards to oropharyngeal airway size. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a decrease in oropharyngeal dimensions following the extraction of four premolars and subsequent orthodontic therapy. Methods: Pretreatment and …
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Oropharyngeal Airway Volume Following Orthodontic Treatment: Premolar Extraction Versus Non-Extraction
… important, particularly in regards to oropharyngeal airway size. Purpose: The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a decrease in oropharyngeal dimensions following the extraction of four premolars and subsequent orthodontic therapy. Methods: Pretreatment and …
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EGFR-Targeted Polymeric Micelles For Targeted Pc 4-PDT Of Oropharyngeal Tumors
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) holds great promise for the treatment of head and neck (H&N) carcinomas where repeated loco-regional therapy often becomes necessary due to the highly aggressive and recurrent nature of the cancers. Conventional surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy approaches cause …
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Acute Pain Prediction in Oral Cavity and Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients Receiving Radiation Therapy
<p>Oral-Cavity and oropharyngeal cancers (OC/OPC) are types of head and neck cancers that are increasing in incidence domestically. Radiation therapy (RT) is crucial in OC/OPC management. Pain is a common and challenging symptom for most patients during therapy, as nearly all patients undergoing …
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Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Artificial Intelligence Pipeline For Oropharyngeal Cancer Radiotherapy Treatment Guidance
<p>Oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) is a widespread disease and one of the few domestic cancers that is rising in incidence. Radiographic images are crucial for assessment of OPC and aid in radiotherapy (RT) treatment. However, RT planning with conventional imaging approaches requires operator-dependent …
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia in neonates; prevalence and risk factors within a South African context
Background: The prevalence of neonatal oropharyngeal dysphagia (OPD) remains largely unexplored in lower middle-income countries, with limited published research on this topic. In the South African context, factors such as poverty, burden of disease and limited access to healthcare may elevate the …
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Dental hygienists' role in education of oropharyngeal cancers caused by human papillomaviruses: a thesis
… are aware the incidence of oral HPV in oropharyngeal cancers is rising (n=400, 96.15%). They believe it is important for dental hygienists to provide oral HPV education to their patients and report feeling comfortable (n=257, 61.2%) and knowledgeable (n=296, 69.98%) to be doing so. …
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The diagnostic test accuracy of clinical swallow assessment for oropharyngeal aspiration: a systematic review.
Background: Oropharyngeal aspiration, the recurrent entry of food and/or fluids below the level of the vocal cords, can result in a range of complications including: chronic lung diseases, aspiration pneumonia, malnutrition and/or dehydration. Video fluoroscopic swallow study is the Gold Standard …
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Forecasting Longitudinal Changes In Oropharyngeal Tumor Volume, Position, and Morphology During Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
… models that predict longitudinal changes in oropharyngeal tumor volume, position, and morphology during radiation therapy.</p> <p>One volume, one position, and two morphology (size, shape, and position) feature vectors were used to describe 35 oropharyngeal gross tumor volumes (GTVs) during …
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Development of Simulation Platform for Oropharyngeal Airway Placement and Design Evaluation of the Bardo Airway
<p>Off-label use of traditional Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA) as a bite-block, and the subsequential procedure of force exertion of the device by physician has caused many cases of patient’s teeth damage and monetary loss, as the patient’s incisors were damaged while clenching on the OPA during an …
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The use of anticholinergic agents to treat excessive oropharyngeal and tracheal secretions in palliative care
Palliative care involves a multi-professional team approach to the provision of active, holistic care for patients and their families when the patient's disease is no longer responsive to curative treatment. Patient care encompasses medical and pharmacological intervention for symptom control, …
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The Influence of Forward Head Posture on Suprahyoid Activity During Oropharyngeal Swallowing: A Surface Electromyographic Analysis
<p><strong>STUDY DESIGN:</strong> Within subjects repeated measures design.</p> <p><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> The aim of this research is to explore the effect that Forward Head Posture has on the mylohyoid muscle during swallowing in a healthy population.</p> <p><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong> …
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The incidence of oral and oropharyngeal cancer in South Africa for the five year period 1997-2001
… and then filtered for sites in the oral and oropharyngeal region. Age- Standardised Incidence Rates (ASIR) and the Cumulative Lifetime Risk (LR) for males and females in the different population groups were determined. Conclusion: It is possible that the total ASIR for oral and oropharyngeal …
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Interpretations of patients' and informal caregivers' psychosocial experiences and needs for support following oropharyngeal cancer (chemo)radiotherapy
Background: Increased incidence of oropharyngeal cancer in middle-age is attributed to the human papillomavirus (HPV). Although it often has a good prognosis, treatment can leave severe side effects. A new management approach introduced in 2018 aims to reduce morbidity in survivorship, but …
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The impact of acquired neurological oropharyngeal dysphagia on the health-related quality of life of care home residents
… (SLTs) have a key role in the management of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Dysphagia has many adverse consequences and negatively impacts quality of life (e.g. weight loss, embarrassment, depression). Dysphagia is prevalent among the care home population, affecting between 50% and 75% of residents. …
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Towards a more efficacious treatment for Oropharyngeal Candidiasis (OPC): Hydrogel-forming tablets for the controlled release delivery of Chlorhexidine diacetate
Oropharyngeal candidiasis is a localised infection in the oropharynx region caused by Candida species, predominately C. albicans. It is commonly spread among immunocompromised patients and aggravated by hyposalivation or xerostomia. Current treatment is by systemic antifungals, which might be …
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