Alcohol and cancer: epidemiology and biological mechanisms
Approximately 4% of cancers worldwide are caused by alcohol consumption. Drinking
alcohol increases the risk of several cancer types, including cancers of the upper …
alcohol increases the risk of several cancer types, including cancers of the upper …
[HTML][HTML] The oralome and its dysbiosis: New insights into oral microbiome-host interactions
The oralome is the summary of the dynamic interactions orchestrated between the
ecological community of oral microorganisms (comprised of up to approximately 1000 …
ecological community of oral microorganisms (comprised of up to approximately 1000 …
European white paper: oropharyngeal dysphagia in head and neck cancer
LWJ Baijens, M Walshe, LM Aaltonen, C Arens… - European Archives of …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose To develop a European White Paper document on oropharyngeal
dysphagia (OD) in head and neck cancer (HNC). There are wide variations in the …
dysphagia (OD) in head and neck cancer (HNC). There are wide variations in the …
Tumor microenvironment: an evil nexus promoting aggressive head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and avenue for targeted therapy
Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is a very aggressive disease with a poor
prognosis for advanced-stage tumors. Recent clinical, genomic, and cellular studies have …
prognosis for advanced-stage tumors. Recent clinical, genomic, and cellular studies have …
Tobacco use and oral health
PJ Ford, AM Rich - Addiction, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
This review outlines the important oral implications of tobacco use. The lining of the mouth
(oral mucosa), if exposed to tobacco and its products in a susceptible individual, can …
(oral mucosa), if exposed to tobacco and its products in a susceptible individual, can …
Global incidence trends in head and neck cancer for HPV-related and-unrelated subsites: A systematic review of population-based studies
F dos Santos Menezes, GA Fernandes, JLF Antunes… - Oral oncology, 2021 - Elsevier
In head and neck cancer (HNC), some subsites are associated with human papillomavirus
(HPV) infection, whereas others are unrelated. Although studies have demonstrated the …
(HPV) infection, whereas others are unrelated. Although studies have demonstrated the …
The key differences between human papillomavirus-positive and-negative head and neck cancers: biological and clinical implications
SF Powell, L Vu, WC Spanos, D Pyeon - Cancers, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Head and neck cancer (HNC) is the sixth most common cancer, causing
almost half a million deaths worldwide every year. The two subtypes of HNC are distinctly …
almost half a million deaths worldwide every year. The two subtypes of HNC are distinctly …
[HTML][HTML] Inhibition of mTOR signaling and clinical activity of metformin in oral premalignant lesions
BACKGROUND The aberrant activation of the PI3K/mTOR signaling circuitry is one of the
most frequently dysregulated signaling events in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma …
most frequently dysregulated signaling events in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma …
Impacts of environmental factors on head and neck cancer pathogenesis and progression
Epidemiological and clinical studies over the past two decades have provided strong
evidence that genetic elements interacting with environmental components can individually …
evidence that genetic elements interacting with environmental components can individually …
Survival of dental implants and occurrence of osteoradionecrosis in irradiated head and neck cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
DJ Toneatti, RR Graf, JP Burkhard, B Schaller - Clinical oral investigations, 2021 - Springer
Objectives This systematic review assesses dental implant survival, calculates the incidence
rate of osteoradionecrosis, and evaluates risk factors in irradiated head and neck cancer …
rate of osteoradionecrosis, and evaluates risk factors in irradiated head and neck cancer …