News tagged with larynx
Head and neck cancer survivors who use alcohol and cigarettes have increased death risk
Dec 03, 2009 |
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Cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption before head and neck cancer diagnosis strongly predicts the patient's future risk of death, according to published studies. Now, results of a new study show a similar effect among ...
Researcher 'Shows the Voice' in Swallowing Disorders
Oct 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Using his background in aerospace engineering and signal processing, a UC researcher is finding new ways to help physicians listen to their patients: by teaching them to look at the signal, ...
3-drug chemotherapy combination increases organ preservation in patients with larynx cancer
Mar 24, 2009 |
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Patients with larynx cancer who received a three-drug combination of docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil (TPF) during induction chemotherapy were more likely to retain larynx function than were patients treated with cisplatin ...
Malnutrition risk underappreciated in laryngeal cancer patients
Mar 20, 2009 |
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Almost half of all patients with cancer of the voice box (larynx) who receive radiotherapy treatment will experience malnutrition, according to new data presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology's Symposium on ...
Screaming Hoops Fans at Risk for Vocal Problems
Mar 12, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- With the ACC tourney gearing up and March Madness getting in full swing, basketball fans are topping decibel charts with their verbal support for their favorite college team.
