Oncology & Cancer
Artificial 'voice box' implant helps cancer patient speak
(HealthDay)—An artificial "voice box" has provided long-term relief for a throat cancer patient in France
Jan 5, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Smoking cessation before laryngeal cancer treatment improves survival, retention of voice box, study shows
In a study of patients who smoked when they were diagnosed with laryngeal cancer, those who quit smoking before starting chemotherapy or radiation responded better to treatment, were less likely to need their voice boxes ...
Apr 23, 2024
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Medications
Study highlights varied need for Botox with vocal disorders
Some of Dr. Tanya Meyer's patients contend with chronic neuromuscular conditions that can turn smooth, unencumbered speech into raspy paroxysms of sound. Fortunately, this can be managed with periodic botulinum toxin injections—yes, ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Medical research
What clinical trials can teach us
For decades, researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have been searching for ways to fundamentally change the approach to treating laryngeal cancer and underlying assumptions to improve clinical care ...
Sep 15, 2022
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Biomedical technology
Tissue-engineered implants provide new hope for vocal injuries
New technology from Purdue University and Indiana University School of Medicine innovators may one day help patients who suffer devastating vocal injuries from surgery on the larynx.
Feb 24, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Meta-analysis confirms miR-21 expression, laryngeal CA link
(HealthDay)—Expression of miR-21 is associated with laryngeal carcinoma, with high expression related to increased laryngeal cancer risk, according to a meta-analysis published online Dec. 12 in the Journal of Evidence-Based ...
Dec 22, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
New treatment offers benefit for hypoxic laryngeal tumors
(HealthDay) -- For patients with squamous cell laryngeal cancer, regional control rates are improved with accelerated radiotherapy (AR) plus carbogen inhalation and nicotinamide (ARCON) treatment compared with AR-alone, with ...
Apr 18, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Gender, insurance type tied to HPV infection in laryngeal cancer patients
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is more likely to be found in tumors of laryngeal cancer patients who are male and those with private health insurance, according to a new study from researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.
Sep 14, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Study links 23 microRNAs to laryngeal cancer
A Henry Ford Hospital study has identified 23 microRNAs for laryngeal cancer, a discovery that could yield new insight into what causes certain cells to grow and become cancerous tumors in the voice box.
Sep 13, 2011
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Health
Home remedies: helping a hoarse voice
You've likely had days when your voice sounds excessively husky, raspy or weak. You may have even lost your voice for a short time laryngitis. Laryngitis is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation ...
Dec 29, 2016
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