MeSH tree: C07.550
Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria for tonsillitis. The criteria ...
Dec 27, 2024
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In an analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat. The findings are published online ...
Dec 23, 2024
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First-of-its-kind research looking at survival rates for patients with incurable larynx cancer has been published.
Dec 17, 2024
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Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have discovered a significant association between specific Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) variants and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). NPC is a ...
Nov 14, 2024
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The largest ever clinical trial of T cell therapy for solid tumors has ended, heralding a new era for precision T cell therapy. Led by a Singapore clinician-scientist, the multinational, Phase III VANCE trial demonstrates ...
Nov 11, 2024
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A new report has revealed a concerning rise in the number of people diagnosed with head and neck cancers in England.
Oct 22, 2024
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A new study has unveiled crucial information about the incidence and risk factors of oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infections among men in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Moffitt Cancer Center researchers have discovered ...
Oct 21, 2024
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In 2006, a vaccine became available to protect against infections associated with two strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). It was a potential game-changer: These strains cause 70% of cervical cancers, 90% of anal cancers, ...
Oct 8, 2024
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Lack of knowledge of antibiotic risks contributes to primary care patients' expectations of antibiotics for common symptoms, according to a study published online in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Oct 8, 2024
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Current asthma, head colds, and tonsillitis at age 7 years are associated with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) at midlife, according to a study published online July 10 in Allergy.
Jul 16, 2024
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