Publications by authors named "M N Lango"
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- - The study investigates the relationship between objective measures (like Modified Barium Swallow Study scores) and subjective patient-reported outcomes (SWAL-QOL scores) regarding swallowing function in head and neck cancer patients, using data from a large dysphagia registry.
- - Researchers found a statistically significant correlation between objective (Penetration-Aspiration Score) and subjective (Dysphagia Domain Score) measures, particularly strong for oral cavity tumors and advanced T4 stages, indicating that the type and stage of cancer influence this relationship.
- - The findings suggest that both objective and subjective assessments are important for evaluating swallowing function in these patients, helping healthcare professionals understand their effectiveness and limitations in clinical settings.
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- - The study examines feeding tube practices in patients with oropharyngeal cancer (OPC), finding that only 27% required G-tubes, a significant decrease compared to the past.
- - The research included a retrospective analysis of 924 patients treated at a single cancer center between 2015 and 2021, focusing on the impact of treatment methods like chemoradiation and transoral robotic surgery (TORS) on feeding tube necessity.
- - Results indicated that patients with better baseline swallowing function and those who underwent TORS had a lower risk of G-tube placement, suggesting advancements in treatment may improve patient outcomes.
Marynowicz, J, Lango, M, Horna, D, Kikut, K, Konefał, M, Chmura, P, and Andrzejewski, M. Within-participant principal component analysis of external training load and intensity measures in youth soccer training. J Strength Cond Res 37(12): 2411-2416, 2023-The aim of this study was to identify which combination of external training load (EL) and external intensity (EI) metrics during youth soccer training sessions captured similar or unique information.
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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
November 2023
Importance: Extranodal extension (pENE) is a critical prognostic factor in oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) that drives therapeutic disposition. Determination of pENE from radiological imaging has been associated with high inter-observer variability. However, the impact of clinician specialty on human observer performance of imaging-detected extranodal extension (iENE) remains poorly understood.
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