Risk, prevention, screening and management of carotid artery stenosis in head & neck cancer patients-An evidence based review.

Our review aims to clarify the incidence of carotid artery stenosis, risks of development, screening, management, and primary prevention strategies documented in the literature after radiation therapy for head and neck cancers. The high prevalence of carotid stenosis after radiation therapy for head and neck cancers has made surveillance and risk stratification critical. In addition to general cardiovascular risk factors such as smoking, diabetes, and dyslipidemia, risk factors for carotid artery stenosis after head and neck radiation included total plaque score, radiotherapy use and dosage, length of time after radiotherapy, and age greater than 50.

The impact of COVID-19 and vaccination status on outcomes in veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

Background: The impact of both COVID-19 infection and vaccination status on patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) remains unknown.

Objective: To determine the impact of COVID-19 infection and vaccination status on 60-day mortality, cardiovascular, and respiratory complications in patients with a prior diagnosis of HNSCC.

Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study through the Veterans Affairs (VA) Corporate Data Warehouse of Veterans with HNSCC who were tested for COVID-19 during any inpatient VA medical center admission.

Impact of Early Research Productivity on Future Academic Output Among Head and Neck Fellows.

Objective: To examine the impact of pre-fellowship publications on future research productivity and career placement among head and neck (H&N) surgery fellowship graduates.

Methods: H&N surgery fellowship graduates between 2014 and 2022 were identified from publicly available data. Timing of fellowship graduation, number of publications during each stage of education and training, and number of first authorship publications were analyzed for association with scholarly productivity and academic career placement.

Outcomes of pediatric thyroidectomy: a cross-sectional evaluation.

Introduction: Pediatric thyroidectomy is performed by a variety of surgical specialties. Thyroidectomy can result in a number of complications. Previous studies cite that the most common complications in children are pain and transient hypocalcemia.

Accommodative intraocular lenses: considerations on use, function and design.

Purpose Of Review: To review the development, design and clinical implications of the first US Food and Drugs Administration approved accommodative lens. To inform the reader of forthcoming accommodative intraocular lens technologies that are being clinically tested and other technologies that are under design.

Recent Findings: We present clinical data that are currently available or pending release on accommodative intraocular lenses.