Post-treatment evaluation of oral health-related quality of life in head and neck cancer patients after dental implant rehabilitation.

Objectives To assess oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) following oral rehabilitation using dental implants in patients treated for head and neck cancer (HNC).Materials and methods Service evaluation: patients who had received dental implants during their oral rehabilitation were invited to take part (n = 81). In total, 37 patients completed questionnaires and underwent a structured interview regarding OHRQoL after rehabilitation.

A multicentre audit to assess the effectiveness of the British Orthodontic Society 'Hold that Smile' retainer videos.

Introduction: Retention is a crucial part of orthodontic treatment; however, patients often do not wear their retainers as advised. The British Orthodontic Society developed the 'Hold that Smile' campaign in 2017, to improve patient knowledge about retention. Information is provided in two formats: a cartoon and a conventional film.

IL-9 is a key component of memory TH cell peanut-specific responses from children with peanut allergy.

Background: Differentiation between patients with peanut allergy (PA) and those with peanut sensitization (PS) who tolerate peanut but have peanut-specific IgE, positive skin prick test responses, or both represents a significant diagnostic difficulty. Previously, gene expression microarrays were successfully used to identify biomarkers and explore immune responses during PA immunotherapy.

Objective: We aimed to characterize peanut-specific responses from patients with PA, subjects with PS, and atopic children without peanut allergy (NA children).

Long-term outcome of vaginal reconstruction: comparing techniques and timing.

Objective: In a retrospective review, to analyse the long-term outcomes of vaginal reconstruction, comparing techniques and timing.

Patients And Methods: We identified 63 patients who underwent a total of 71 vaginoplasties in 1985-2000. The techniques used were posterior skin flap (42), intestinal replacement (21) and pull through (8).

Subcutaneous neuromodulating implant targeted at the site of pain.

Introduction: Primary afferent stimulation for the control of chronic pain frequently offers the optimal compromise for the control of intractable pain. We describe a new access route directly to the site of pain (target) in the form of subcutaneous targeted neurostimulation (STN) via a percutaneous permanent neurostimulating implant.

Case Report: We present 3 cases with chronic intractable pain where STN via a permanent neurostimulating implant was introduced successfully.