Migration of Broken Dental Needle Through the Internal Jugular Vein in the Parapharyngeal Space.

Accidental broken dental needles during dental blocks have become a rare occurrence but still occur. Although the treatment for such occurrence is controversial, an increasing body of literature demonstrates that migration of such needles is possible. In this case, we report on a 48-year-old male with migration of a broken dental needle from an inferior alveolar block.

Detection of Head and Neck Cancer Based on Longitudinal Changes in Serum Protein Abundance.

Background: Approximately 85% of the U.S. military active duty population is male and less than 50 years of age, with elevated levels of known risk factors for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), including smoking, excessive use of alcohol, and greater numbers of sexual partners, and elevated prevalence of human papilloma virus (HPV).