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Orthopedic Group Seeks Hand Specialist This practice is seeking another Orthopedic Surgeon to join the current seven physicians. The group recognizes the need for a Surgeon who will do a significant

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IRX Therapeutics to Present Phase 2 Results at 7th International ... - MarketWatch
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:33:56 -0000
IRX Therapeutics to Present Phase 2 Results at 7th International ...MarketWatch - Jul 15, 2008Dr. Forastiere is Professor of Oncology, Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Radiation Oncology at The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at ...
Amazing recovery for Dallastown High grad - York Daily Record
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:01:50 -0000
Amazing recovery for Dallastown High gradYork Daily Record, PA - 47 minutes ago... a gash in his head that needed 20 staples to close, Zach McLain had full use of his arms and legs, and didn't need surgery. Fitted with a neck brace, ...
ORLive Presents: Advances in Parotidectomy and Minimally Invasive ... - Market Wire (press release)
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:03:48 -0000
Market Wire (press release)ORLive Presents: Advances in Parotidectomy and Minimally Invasive ...Market Wire (press release) - Jul 15, 2008The webcast will also feature an informative didactic segment on surgical techniques used in head and neck surgery. Viewers may participate in the program ...
Woman sues riding club for plastic surgery after horse attack - Earthtimes (press release)
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 05:29:47 -0000
Woman sues riding club for plastic surgery after horse attackEarthtimes (press release), UK - 17 hours agoShe was bitten on October 1, 2007, during a visit to the Beas River Riding School when a horse leant its head and neck out of its stall and attacked the ...
Councillor's concerns over surgery move from Southend - Essex Echo
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 16:31:32 -0000
Councillor's concerns over surgery move from SouthendEssex Echo, UK - Jul 15, 2008Local patients who need emergency head and neck surgery will soon have to go to a new "centre of expertise" at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford. ...
David Haugh | On the Bears - Chicago Tribune
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:27:07 -0000
David Haugh | On the BearsChicago Tribune, United States - 21 minutes agoMost to lose — Brian Urlacher: Since his last collision, Urlacher has had minor neck surgery. Along with an arthritic back, that would represent enough ...

Head & Neck

Role of proinflammatory cytokines in cisplatin-induced vestibular hair cell damage
Hyung-Jin Kim, Hong-Seob So, Jeong-Han Lee, Channy Park, Jin-Bin Lee, Myung-Ja Youn, Se-Jin Kim, Sei-Hoon Yang, Kang-Min Lee, Kang-Beom Kwon, Byung-Hyun Park, Raekil Park Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
Cisplatin causes the impairment of inner ear functions, including hearing and balance, through the involvement of a number of mechanisms. However, no laboratory studies have been performed on involvement of inflammation-related events in cisplatin-mediated vestibular dysfunction.We evaluated the secretion of proinflammatory cytokines and nuclear factor-[kappa]B (NF-[kappa]B) activation in cisplatin-treated UB/UE-1 utricular epithelial cells. We also employed immunohistochemistry to detect proinflammatory cytokines and NF-[kappa]B expression in cisplatin-injected mice.Productions of proinflammatory cytokines significantly caused the death of UB/UE1 cells by cisplatin. Pharmacologic inhibition of mitogen-activated protein (MAP) kinase/ERK kinase-1 (MEK1) or extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) significantly attenuated the death of UB/UE1 cells caused by cisplatin and proinflammatory cytokines. Immunohistochemical studies revealed an increase in the expression of proinflammatory cytokines and NF-[kappa]B in both the cristae ampullae and utricle of cisplatin-injected mice.These results suggest that proinflammatory cytokines may play an important role in the pathogenesis of cisplatin-mediated vestibulotoxicity. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
Comparison of pullout strength of resorbable screws in human cadaveric laryngeal cartilage using different drill diameters
Andrea F. Lewis, J. Randall Jordan, Doug E. Parsell, Mark Kosko Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
In a previous study at our institution, it was determined that resorbable screws with untapped drill holes resulted in the highest resistance forces to linear load when compared with titanium screws. The 1.1-mm drill diameter/2.0-mm screw diameter and 1.5/2.0 drill/screw combinations were superior to the 1.1/1.5 combinations; however, there was no conclusion as to the best screw size to drill bit diameter. The aim of this prospective study was to compare the pullout strength of resorbable screws in fresh frozen cadaveric laryngeal cartilage. The importance of drill hole diameter will also be determined.After debridement of connective tissue and perichondrium, 12 cartilage specimens were tested. Linear pullout strength of screws was measured using a load cell. Resorbable screws of size 2.0 mm were tested using drill hole diameters of 0.0 mm, 0.8 mm, and 1.5 mm. All tested screws were 6 mm in length or greater.We found no strong evidence that the means for the 0.8/2.0 and 1.5/2.0 differ or that the 0.0/2.0 and 0.8/2.0 means differ. There is evidence that the 0.0/2.0 and 1.5/2.0 means differ (adjusted p value .0108), with the 0.0/2.0 combination having a smaller mean.Resorbable screws without predrilled holes result in less resistance to linear loads than either the resorbable screws with the 0.8/2.0 or the 1.5/2.0 drill/screw combinations. The 1.5/2.0 drill/screw combination had the strongest pullout force, though this was not statistically significant. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
Primary squamous cell carcinoma of Stensen's duct in a patient with HIV: The role of magnetic resonance imaging and fine-needle aspiration
Theresa B. Kim, Harvey Z. Klein, Christine M. Glastonbury, David W. Eisele Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
Primary malignant tumors involving Stensen's duct are rare neoplasms, with less than 30 cases reported. We report a case of primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) involving Stensen's duct in a patient infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and describe the role of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) and MRI in the diagnosis of this rare entity.A 47-year-old man with HIV presented with intermittent parotid swelling and pain unresponsive to conservative treatment. He subsequently developed a mass emanating from Stensen's duct, and an MRI and ultrasound-guided FNA revealed carcinoma of Stensen's duct. Total parotidectomy with postoperative external beam radiation therapy was performed.The patient remains disease free 31 months after treatment.Primary SCC of Stensen's duct is a rare entity that may mimic benign obstructive parotid disease. FNA and MRI are useful in the diagnosis and assessment of disease extent. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
Zygomaticomaxillary buttress reconstruction of midface defects with the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap
Patricio Andrades, Eben L. Rosenthal, William R. Carroll, Christopher F. Baranano, Glenn E. Peters Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
The purpose of this study was to evaluate morbidity, functional, and aesthetic outcomes in midface zygomaticomaxillary buttress reconstruction using the osteocutaneous radial forearm free flap (OCRFFF).A retrospective review of 24 consecutive patients that underwent midface reconstruction using the OCRFFF was performed. All patients had variable extension of maxillectomy defects that requires restoration of the zygmatico-maxillary buttress. After harvest, the OCRFFF was fixed transversely with miniplates connecting the remaining zygoma to the anterior maxilla. The orbital support was given by titanium mesh when needed that was fixed to the radial forearm bone anteriorly and placed on the remaining orbital floor posteriorly. The skin paddle was used for intraoral lining, external skin coverage, or both. The main outcome measures were flap success, donor-site morbidity, orbital, and oral complications. Facial contour, speech understandability, swallowing, oronasal separation, and socialization were also analyzed.There were 6 women and 18 men, with an average age of 66 years old (range, 34-87). The resulting defects after maxillectomy were (according to the Cordeiro classification; Disa et al, Ann Plast Surg 2001;47:612-619; Santamaria and Cordeiro, J Surg Oncol 2006;94:522-531): type I (8.3%), type II (33.3%), type III (45.8%), and type IV (12.5%). There were no flap losses. Donor-site complications included partial loss of the split thickness skin graft (25%) and 1 radial bone fracture. The most significant recipient-site complications were severe ectropion (24%), dystopia (8%), and oronasal fistula (12%). All the complications occurred in patients with defects that required orbital floor reconstruction and/or cheek skin coverage. The average follow-up was 11.5 months, and over 80% of the patients had adequate swallowing, speech, and reincorporation to normal daily activities.The OCRFFF is an excellent alternative for midface reconstruction of the zygomaticomaxillary buttress. Complications were more common in patients who underwent resection of the orbital rim and floor (type III and IV defects) or external cheek skin. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
Factors associated with fatigue, sleep, and cognitive function among patients with head and neck cancer
Laura Q. Rogers, Kerry S. Courneya, K. Thomas Robbins, Krishna Rao, James Malone, Alison Seiz, Sheryl Reminger, Stephen J. Markwell, Vishal Burra Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
Fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive impairment are prevalent and clinically important problems among head and neck cancer patients. Our study aim was to determine the most important correlates of these problems among patients with head and neck cancer.A cross-sectional, self-administered survey was completed by 58 (response rate 79%) patients with head and neck cancer in an academic oncology clinic.Multiple linear-regression analyses demonstrated that fatigue was associated with younger age ([beta] = -0.22), previous radiation therapy ([beta] = 0.23), fewer months since cancer diagnosis ([beta] = -0.25), and depression ([beta] = 0.40). Sleep dysfunction was associated with younger age ([beta] = -0.31) and higher symptom index ([beta] = 0.39). Cognitive dysfunction was associated with higher symptom index only ([beta] = -0.49).Younger age, previous radiation, more recent cancer diagnosis, depression, and more severe symptoms may be associated with fatigue, sleep, and/or cognitive dysfunction. These results suggest at-risk subgroups warranting more aggressive screening and potentially supportive care interventions. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck, 2008
Molecular signatures of metastasis in head and neck cancer
Stefano Colella, Kristy L. Richards, Linda L. Bachinski, Keith A. Baggerly, Spiridon Tsavachidis, James C. Lang, David E. Schuller, Ralf Krahe Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:42:00 -0000
Metastases are the primary cause of cancer treatment failure and death, yet metastatic mechanisms remain incompletely understood.We studied the molecular basis of head and neck cancer metastasis by transcriptionally profiling 70 samples from 27 patients - matching normal adjacent tissue, primary tumor, and cervical lymph node metastases.We identified tumor-associated expression signatures common to both primary tumors and metastases. Use of matching metastases revealed an additional 46 dysregulated genes associated solely with head and neck cancer metastasis. However, despite being metastasis-specific in our sample set, these 46 genes are concordant with genes previously discovered in primary tumors that metastasized.Although our data and related studies show that most of the metastatic potential appears to be inherent to the primary tumor, they are also consistent with the notion that a limited number of additional clonal changes are necessary to yield the final metastatic cell(s), albeit in a variable temporal order. © 2008 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 2008

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