Analysis of results in early versus late midface fracture repair.

Objective: To evaluate the complication rate in relation to the timing of surgical repair of midface fractures.

Study Design And Subjects: Retrospective chart review at a level 1 trauma center.

Results: Thirty-four patients were evaluated.

Inositol hexaphosphate and paclitaxel: symbiotic treatment of oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

Objectives/hypothesis: Nuclear factor (NF)-kappaB is an early response gene that has been associated with head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC) progression. NF-kappaB activation is induced by some chemotherapy agents, including paclitaxel. The activation of this gene can be correlated with apoptosis resistance.