What is the evidence for the role of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the etiology of oropharyngeal cancers, methods of viral detection and the resulting clinical implications? Background: The incidence of head […]
HPV Status an Independent Prognostic Factor for Oropharyngeal Cancer Survival
What is the independent effect of human papillomavirus (HPV) on oropharyngeal cancer survival? Background: HPV has been associated with oropharyngeal cancer risk and appears to underlie the rising incidence of this […]
Promise for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Pediatric otolaryngologists have high hopes for the HPV vaccine
Optimism is growing that a new HPV vaccine will drastically decrease the number of cases of pediatric recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare but devastating disease.
Prevalence of Dysplasia with Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Is High
What is the prevalence of dysplasia in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis? Background: Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a debilitating disease caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV). Between two percent and four […]
HPV-Positive Oropharnygeal Cancer Has Better Prognosis than Tobacco-Induced Cancer
Mounting evidence suggests that human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oropharyngeal cancer has an improved prognosis compared with HPV-negative disease. The most recent supportive evidence comes from an analysis of a Phase III trial presented at the 2009 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Pulsed-Dye Laser May Be Useful for Vocal Fold Scarring
Every five years I make a list of the ten toughest problems in laryngology, said Jamie Koufman, MD, Director of the Voice Institute of New York.
Oral Cancer Screening: A Necessary Part of Any Exam
Oral screening exams are inexpensive, are easy to perform, and have the potential to reduce the annual global mortality for oral cancer by tens of thousands of people.
Pediatric Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Fighting the Battle of a Rare But Serious Disease
HPV-Oropharyngeal Cancer Link May Affect Cancer Screening and Prognosis: The link offers potential for improved detection and prevention, but more research is needed
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Researchers Advancing Toward Prevention
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) begins with a pretty small virus, relatively speaking, but it can lead to some pretty big problems for both the patient and the treating physician.