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Dear friends,
Finally, the results of JCOG1008, post operative CRT (weekly CDDP vs. 3-weekly CDDP) has published on Journal of Oncology.
Weekly CDDP+RT is a new treatment option with equal efficacy and better safety profile.
Please check the manuscript!!https://t.co/XG6mkGeo4Y

— Naomi Kiyota, MD, PhD (@kiyota_naomi) March 1, 2022

HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer: epidemiology, molecular biology and clinical management.

1 Mar, 2022 | 08:30h | UTC

HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer: epidemiology, molecular biology and clinical management – Nature Reviews Clinical Oncology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)

Consensus Statement: Head and neck cancer survivorship.

16 Feb, 2022 | 08:49h | UTC

Head and neck cancer survivorship consensus statement from the American Head and Neck Society – Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology

Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline

American Cancer Society Head and Neck Cancer Survivorship Care Guideline

ED management of the post-laryngectomy patient.

13 Feb, 2022 | 21:44h | UTC

ED Management of the Post-Laryngectomy Patient – emDocs

ETA Consensus Statement: What are the indications for post-surgical radioiodine therapy in differentiated thyroid cancer?

11 Feb, 2022 | 08:23h | UTC

2022 ETA Consensus Statement: What are the indications for post-surgical radioiodine therapy in differentiated thyroid cancer? – European Thyroid Journal

Systematic Review: Chemotherapy for the treatment of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer.

13 Jan, 2022 | 08:14h | UTC

Interventions for the treatment of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer: chemotherapy – Cochrane Library

Summary: Chemotherapy for mouth and throat cancer – Cochrane Library

Choosing Wisely for Thyroid Conditions: Ten things clinicians and patients should question – “Do not order thyroid ultrasound for nodule detection in patients without thyroid anatomic anomalies on clinical examination”.

9 Nov, 2021 | 01:11h | UTC

Choosing Wisely for Thyroid Conditions: Recommendations of the Thyroid Department of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism

See complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada

RCT: Prophylactic steroids prevent hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.

15 Sep, 2021 | 08:44h | UTC

Use of Prophylactic Steroids to Prevent Hypocalcemia and Voice Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Author interview: Prophylactic Steroids for Postthyroidectomy Hypocalcemia and Voice Dysfunction

Commentary: IV Steroid Before Thyroidectomy Prevents Complications — One dose of dexamethasone reduced hypocalcemia, voice issues – MedPage Today (free registration required)

Commentary on Twitter

This RCT with 192 patients found that pre-op dexamethasone resulted in a reduction in hypocalcemia at 24 hrs post-op by 24% and reduction in voice dysfunction at 24 hrs by 25%. Strong evidence in supporting a pre-op 8mg dose of dexamethasone @JAMAOto https://t.co/UIt18DXclN

— Jay Piccirillo, MD (@PiccirilloJay) September 5, 2021

ASCO Guideline: Salivary gland hypofunction and/or xerostomia induced by nonsurgical cancer therapies.

19 Aug, 2021 | 08:50h | UTC

Salivary Gland Hypofunction and/or Xerostomia Induced by Nonsurgical Cancer Therapies: ISOO/MASCC/ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology

Review: Initial management of blunt and penetrating neck trauma.

17 Aug, 2021 | 08:40h | UTC

Initial management of blunt and penetrating neck trauma – BJA Education

Clinical Picture: Mucormycosis after COVID-19 in a patient with diabetes.

6 Aug, 2021 | 10:09h | UTC

Mucormycosis after COVID-19 in a patient with diabetes – The Lancet

COVID-19 and mucormycosis superinfection: the perfect storm.

ECMM/ISHAM recommendations for clinical management of COVID -19 associated mucormycosis in low- and middle-income countries.

The “Black Fungus” in India: The Emerging Syndemic of COVID-19–Associated Mucormycosis – careful use of antibiotics and corticosteroids and closely monitoring blood glucose levels are some of the strategies suggested by the authors.

Multicenter Epidemiologic Study of Coronavirus Disease–Associated Mucormycosis, India – Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus was the most common underlying disease; improper glucocorticoid use was independently associated with the disease.

Opinion | “Doctors have been blamed for the rise in black fungus in India, but the COVID treatment guidelines could be contributing” – improper use of antibiotics and higher than usual doses of corticosteroids may be contributing to the emergence of mucormycosis and other fungal co-infections.

What is mucormycosis, the fungal infection affecting COVID patients in India?

[Preprint] The Emergence of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: Analysis of Cases From 18 Countries.

Mucormycosis: The ‘black fungus’ maiming Covid patients in India

Global Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Mucormycosis

Global burden of cancer attributable to alcohol consumption – “Globally, an estimated 741.300, or 4·1% of all new cases of cancer in 2020 were attributable to alcohol consumption”.

14 Jul, 2021 | 11:07h | UTC

Global burden of cancer in 2020 attributable to alcohol consumption: a population-based study – The Lancet Oncology

News release: Alcohol consumption linked to more than 740,000 new cancer cases in 2020 – The Lancet

Commentaries: Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year – study – The Guardian AND Expert reaction to study of alcohol and cancer – Science Media Centre

M-A: Direct comparison of preoperative imaging modalities for localization of primary hyperparathyroidism – “choline PET-CT would be the best preoperative imaging modality for localization of primary hyperparathyroidism”.

6 Jun, 2021 | 23:40h | UTC

Direct Comparison of Preoperative Imaging Modalities for Localization of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis –

JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)

Invited commentary: Localization Studies for Parathyroid Surgery (free for a limited period)

ASCO Guideline: Management of Salivary Gland Malignancy

28 Apr, 2021 | 08:13h | UTC

Management of Salivary Gland Malignancy: ASCO Guideline – Journal of Clinical Oncology

Survey: Despite guideline recommendations, many patients with low-risk thyroid cancer continue to be treated with suppressive doses of thyroid hormone

23 Apr, 2021 | 08:13h | UTC

TSH Suppression for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Physician Survey Study – Thyroid (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary on Twitter

Hot off the press. We found that many patients with low-risk thyroid cancer continue to be treated with suppressive doses of thyroid hormone, emphasizing the need for more research to better guide thyroid cancer management. @AmThyroidAssn @UMRogelCancer https://t.co/iU3ObzQxBQ

— Maria Papaleontiou, MD (@MariaPapaleont1) March 30, 2021