Premalignant lesions precede a majority of the oral cancers in India. Most of the cancers seen are stage III/IV. This distinct premalignant condition oral cancer offers a reliable model to study the multi-step theory of how p53 tumor suppressor gene plays an important role in normal cellular growth and differentiation in oral carcinogenesis.
The results of a randomized trial conducted by a team of Italian head and neck surgeons indicate that a combined chemo-surgical approach for the treatment of oral cavity cancer does not offer an increased chance of survival, when compared to surgery alone in advanced oral cavity cancer.
A team of head and neck surgeons from the University of Michigan have completed a study that reveals most of the head and neck squamous cell carcinoma tumor cell lines with p53 mutations are sensitive to cisplatin whereas those with wild-type p53 tend to be more resistant.
Michael S. Benninger, Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is the new Editor in Chief of the jounal Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery.
Use of antibiotics in treating ear infections in children is a focus of this new critique of a federal government report.
Researchers have demonstrated that in New York State, airbags have contributed to a decline in the incidence and severity of maxillofacial injuries in occupants of vehicles.
A Minnesota study states low level of antibodies to newborns may lead to increased incidence of acute otitis media in a child's first 12 months. Maternal and infant immunization may act to reduce episodes of infant ear infections.
The study results demonstrate that comorbidity is an important feature in treating the overall health of the head and neck cancer patient.
A new research study establishes that acetaminophen is just as effective as acetaminophen with codeine but without the painful side effects.
Researchers from Ohio State University state that $500 in patient costs can be saved using a new procedure in treating a common pediatric disorder.
A Pennsylvania facial plastic surgeon assesses the benefits and adverse reactions of herbal medicine when used before, during, and after surgery.
For the first time, a new study quantifies health-related quality of life status of patients with Meniere's disease who have failed conventional medical therapy and are candidates for further intervention and compares their status with other medical disorders described in a similar fashion.
MicroWick(tm) represents a breakthrough for direct treatment of ear disease, application of higher concentrations of medicine, and prevention of systemic side-effects.
A new study compares an MRI with a CT scan in detecting causes for hearing loss.
Cincinnati otolaryngologists prove that in most cases, a cricotracheal resection allows removal of the tracheotomy tube following one procedure.
A new prospective study examined patients who regularly use a topical nasal steroid spray to determine the medication on the nasal mucosa.
The medical researchers also have developed a new treatment injecting lidocaine in the inner ear and intravenously, that has offered significant relief to those suffering from intractable tinnitus.
A new research study measures the effectiveness of gastric aspiration in controlling vomiting after a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.
A study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of a conservative approach to acoustic neuroma in an elderly population followed exclusively by MRI.
Pseudotumor of infancy and congenital muscular torticollis are rare and benign conditions. A new research study highlights differences in diagnosis and treatment for the two medical disorders.
A medical researcher/surgeon from the Cleveland Clinic has developed a procedure enabling patients requiring long term or permanent opening to the trachea to speak without manual manipulation or the use of devices.
The nation's leading experts in the diagnosis and treatment of sinusitis and other sinus disorders present the latest information in patient care to more than 230 otolaryngologist -- head and neck surgeons, March 24-26, in Arlington, Va.
Feb. 2000 has been declared Sinus Pain Awareness Month by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery, with patient information, interviews with ear, nose, and throat specialists, patient histories, and a video news release available.
The presenting researcher of this study found BOTOX(r) [Botulinum toxin type A] a safe, effective, and therapeutic agent for the treatment of migraine.
Georgetown University otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons suggest that other symptoms, such as facial paralysis and swollen eyelids, could result from an adverse encounter with a cat.
A research study team has found that a patient, average age of 47 years, suffering from mild to moderate sleep disordered breathing, has a comparable or worse reaction time than a healthy, non-sleepy subject, 29 years old, who, due to blood alcohol level, is impaired or unable to legally drive a motor vehicle in most states.
According to a new German study, machine and industrial workers are at higher risk than the general population for oral cancer due to exposure to metal dust and paints, lacquers, varnishes, and solvents.
A Vanderbilt University medical team demonstrates a correlation between sinus symptoms and the severity of the CT scan evidence of sinusitis.
Current epidemiologic trends state that the percentage of deafness which has a genetic cause is increasing. This study confirms that by identifying the genetic etiology of deafness, more precise counseling data can be provided to deaf individuals and their families.
A California study contends that when snoring relapses, patients who initially received Somnoplasty are more willing to undergo additional treatments.
This study determines whether transtympanic steroid administration may be an effective treatment for sudden hearing loss in patients who have failed systemic steroid treatment or who were not candidates for systemic steroids.
One of the first studies of its kind has confirmed an association between the development of head and neck cancers and the role of estrogen, known to advance certain types of reproductive cancers.
Otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons from the Mayo Clinic have determined that tonsillectomies performed on an outpatient basis are safe, with no increased risk of hemorrhaging. They have also found that patients 21-30 years of age are at more risk for post-operative bleeding.
Now, two medical researchers have demonstrated the prevalence of allergy appears to be much higher in patients diagnosed with Meniere's disease than the general population or the population of patients visiting an otologic clinic for other complaints. The inner ear may be a direct or indirect target of an allergic reaction.
An outcomes research study at Vanderbilt University finds that medical treatment for recurrent acute sinusitis is effective; those with the chronic disease are not so lucky.
Duration of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), an effective treatment for respiratory failure in newborns, is key to potential hearing impairment, according to a Chicago study.
The risk and cost associated with three hours of general anesthesia have caused many to question whether cochlear implantation is viable for the elderly hearing impaired, but researchers from the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics has found that elderly patients who have undergone implantation receive, with minimal risk, the same physical and quality-of-life benefits incurred by younger adults with minimal risk.
Conclusions of a new study call for parents to be vigilant in observing symptoms of hearing loss and ear discomfort in children with Down's syndrome.
More than 6,000 physicians will attend the American Academy of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting/Oto Expo, September 26-29, 1999, at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
New science, technology, and procedures will dominate The American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery meeting in New Orleans, September 26-29.
Despite the significant advances in the treatment of patients with HIV and AIDS, there remains a prevalence of sinusitis in at least 65% of this patient group. A new study by otolaryngologist provides strong evidence that endoscopic sinus surgery alleviates the sinus disorder symptoms for HIV patients.
A study for the first time utilizes a validated survey instrument that measures allergy patients' quality of life and demonstrates the effectiveness of selected immunotherapy and dietary management for this serious medical condition.
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome is a serious medical disorder that is normally associated with adults but can also strike children, often with more serious consequences. A new study reveals that removing a child's tonsils and adenoids can alleviate OSAS symptoms plus improve overall behavior.
A new study reveals that meals served to young children outside the home can lead to choking and other breathing problems. Many parents do not realize that the food served to children at lunch at day-care centers may include items that could be hazardous, resulting in a choking injury.
Otolaryngologist--head and neck surgeons--will gather April 24-30 at the Marriott's Desert Springs in Palm Desert, CA, for the Combined Otolaryngological Spring Meetings (COSM).
Otolaryngologists at the House Ear Clinic find that significant hearing loss is associated with abusing the hydocodone/acetampinophen product Vicodin(tm). Their study states hearing can be improved through the use of cochlear implants.
A major study carried out by ear, nose, and throat specialists at 14 medical facilities has measured patient quality of life and parental satisfaction regarding the insertion of tympanostomy tubes. Their findings should satisfy the concerns of thousands of parents of young children anxious about the pain and suffering brought on by chronic otitis media with effusion.
A new study suggests that a few patients who seek facial plastic surgery have a personality disorder. Surgery may benefit some of these patients, but others remain discontented and may seek legal recourse from their surgeon.
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine ear, nose, and throat specialists find that women afflicted with Bell's palsy who progress to a complete paralysis have significantly less satisfactory recovery than the non-pregnant population.
A new study reveals that many pizza bakers suffer from rhinitis, or inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane. The culprit? Those 500 degree ovens.
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