Publications by authors named "Evan Greenwell"

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  • - Swallowing issues are a significant side effect of radiation therapy for oropharyngeal cancers, which negatively impact eating and overall quality of life; however, the exact timing and effects of radiation on swallowing are not well understood.
  • - A study using a rodent model aimed to examine how radiation affects the ability to bite, lick, and swallow, hypothesizing that significant changes would occur after exposure to high doses of radiation.
  • - Findings revealed that after radiation treatment, rats showed reduced licking frequency and burrowing activity, indicating that tongue dysfunction and swallowing difficulties are among the earliest complications following radiation to the submental muscles.
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