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Research Suggests Broader Role for HPV in HNSCC Etiology
HPV-16 and other HPVs, including γ11- and γ12-HPV species and β1-HPV-5 type, all implicated
Pediatric Nasopharyngeal CA Has Different Patient Demographic
Pediatric patients more often black and present with stage IV disease; have lower mortality
Patient Satisfaction With Doctors May Be on the Rise
Physician's expertise, time spent in exam room, and online access to info were key factors in trend
Fluorescence Visualization-Guided Sx Efficacious in Oral CA
Surgery reduces local recurrence in patients with squamous cell carcinoma, high-grade lesions
Novel Technique Measures Internal Nasal Valve Surface Area
Endoscopic suction-assisted evaluation can be used for measuring pre-op, post-op compliance
ACP, CDC Offer Antibiotic Rx Guidelines for ARTIs
Physicians' group and CDC jointly advise that the meds not be prescribed for colds, bronchitis in adults
Physicians Choose Less Aggressive Care at End of Life
Doctors less likely to die in a hospital, have surgery, and to be admitted to the ICU
Injury Severity Impacts Time to Repair in Maxillofacial Trauma
Other factors tied to increased time to repair include concurrent injuries, decreased Glasgow Coma Score
Greater Transparency Being Promoted in Research
Move toward greater transparency has extended beyond medication products to other interventions
Design of Physician Satisfaction Surveys Affects Results
Author makes recommendations for improving the accuracy and utility of scores
