Increased Risk for Head, Neck Cancers in Patients with Diabetes
Main Point: Diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to increase the risk for head and neck cancer (HNC). Published in: JAMA Otolaryngology-Head
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Study Finds Public Awareness of Head and Neck Cancers Low
Main Point: Public awareness of head and neck cancer (HNC) is low, with few Americans knowing much about risk factors
Read moreChildren With Cochlear Implants at Risk for Deficits in Executive Function
Main Point: Children who receive cochlear implants (CI) to help alleviate severe to profound hearing loss are at greater risk
Read moreWeight Gain in Children Occurs After Tonsil Removal, Not Linked to Obesity
Main Points: Weight gain in children after they have their tonsils removed (adenotonsillectomy) occurs primarily in children who are smaller
Read moreHearing Aids in Children Associated with Improved Speech, Language Abilities
Main Point: Fitting children with mild to severe hearing loss (HL) with hearing aids (HAs) appears to be associated with
Read moreDifferences Seen in HPV Positive, Negative in Squamous Cell Head, Neck Cancer
Main Points: Neck mass and sore throat appear to be the initial symptoms in patients with oropharyngeal (mouth and throat)
Read moreHearing Impairment Associated With Depression in Adults, Especially Women
Main Point: Hearing impairment (HI) is associated with depression among American adults of all ages, especially women and individuals younger
Read moreIncreased Incidence of Thyroid Cancer Associated With Increased Diagnosis
Main Points: The increased incidence of thyroid cancer appears to be associated with an “epidemic of diagnosis” and not disease,
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