Rates of oropharyngeal cancer continue to rise steeply amongst Australian men.

Objective: The objective was to analyse the trends in the incidence of oropharyngeal cancers (OPC) across Australia from 1982 to 2017 with implications for prevention.

Methods: Data were obtained from the Australian Cancer Database (ACD) compiled at the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). Joinpoint analyses are presented.

Use of inspiratory strength training to wean six patients who were ventilator-dependent.

Background And Purpose: Patients who are unable to wean from mechanical ventilation (MV) after resolution of critical illness or surgery risk increased morbidity and death and consume a disproportionate amount of intensive care unit resources. Decreased inspiratory muscle strength is often cited as a major factor contributing to prolonged MV. The purpose of this case report is to describe the rationale and application of inspiratory strength training (IST) as an adjunct to lengthen unassisted breathing trials and to ultimately wean patients with chronic mechanical ventilator dependency.