Search Results - "Merkx, Matthias A.W."

Tongue function and its influence on masticatory performance in patients treated for oral cancer: a five-year prospective study by de Groot, Reilly J., Merkx, Matthias A.W., Hamann, Merel N.S., Brand, Henk S., de Haan, Anton F.J., Rosenberg, Antoine J.W.P., Speksnijder, Caroline M.

“…Purpose The purpose of this study was to observe the impact of oral oncological treatment, including the recovery of several tongue functions (force, mobility,…”
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Management of the N0 neck in early stage oral squamous cell cancer: A modeling study of the cost-effectiveness by Govers, Tim M, Takes, Robert P, Karakullukcu, Baris, Hannink, Gerjon, Merkx, Matthias A.W, Grutters, Janneke P.C, Rovers, Maroeska M

“…Summary Objectives To assess the cost-effectiveness of five strategies for diagnosing and treating cT1–2 N0 oral squamous cell cancer. Materials and methods A…”
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Sentinel node biopsy for squamous cell carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx: A diagnostic meta-analysis by Govers, Tim M, Hannink, Gerjon, Merkx, Matthias A.W, Takes, Robert P, Rovers, Maroeska M

“…Summary Background The aim of the study was to systematically assess the accuracy of a sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in cT1/T2N0 oral cavity and…”
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Fewer head and neck cancer diagnoses and faster treatment initiation during COVID-19 in 2020: A nationwide population-based analysis by Schoonbeek, Rosanne C., de Jel, Dominique V.C., van Dijk, Boukje A.C., Willems, Stefan M., Bloemena, Elisabeth, Hoebers, Frank J.P., van Meerten, Esther, Verbist, Berit M., Smeele, Ludi E., Halmos, György B., Merkx, Matthias A.W., Siesling, Sabine, De Bree, Remco, Takes, Robert P.

“…•The head and neck cancer incidence was nearly 25% less during the first COVID wave.•The lower incidence was mainly observed in oral cavity and laryngeal…”
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Maxillofacial prosthetic rehabilitation: A survey on the quality of life by Dings, Jeroen P.J., Merkx, Matthias A.W., de Clonie Maclennan-Naphausen, Manon T.P., van de Pol, Pascal, Maal, Thomas J.J., Meijer, Gert J.

“…Maxillofacial prostheses, especially those supported by endosseous implants, are regarded as a viable, secure treatment for the reconstruction of facial…”
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Masticatory function and related factors after oral oncological treatment: A 5‐year prospective study by Groot, Reilly J., Wetzels, Jan‐Willem, Merkx, Matthias A.W., Rosenberg, Antoine J.W.P., Haan, Anton F.J., Bilt, Andries, Abbink, Jan H., Speksnijder, Caroline M.

“…Background Chewing ability is often compromised in patients with oral cancer. The aim of this study was to identify which factors affect masticatory…”
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Comparison of the effect of individual dietary counselling and of standard nutritional care on weight loss in patients with head and neck cancer undergoing radiotherapy by van den Berg, Manon G. A., Rasmussen-Conrad, Ellen L., Wei, Koko H., Lintz-Luidens, Heleen, Kaanders, Johannes H. A. M., Merkx, Matthias A. W.

“…Clinical research shows that nutritional intervention is necessary to prevent malnutrition in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. The…”
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Neck and shoulder function in patients treated for oral malignancies: A 1-year prospective cohort study by Speksnijder, Caroline M., van der Bilt, Andries, Slappendel, Margot, de Wijer, Anton, Merkx, Matthias A.W., Koole, Ron

“…Background Neck and shoulder complaints can be a direct result of a neck dissection. Methods Maximal active lateral flexion of the neck, forward flexion and…”
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Validation of a Gene Expression Signature for Assessment of Lymph Node Metastasis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by HOOFF, Sander R. Van, LEUSINK, Frank K. J, KUMMER, J. Alain, LEEMANS, C. René, SCHUURING, Ed, LANGENDIJK, Johannes A, LACKO, Martin, DE HERDT, Maria J, JANSEN, Jeroen C, BRAKENHOFF, Ruud H, SLOOTWEG, Piet J, TAKES, Robert P, ROEPMAN, Paul, HOLSTEGE, Frank C. P, DE JONG, Robert J. Baatenburg, SPEEL, Ernst-Jan M, DEN BREKEL, Michiel W. M. Van, VELTHUYSEN, Marie-Louise F. Van, DIEST, Paul J. Van, ES, Robert J. J. Van, MERKX, Matthias A. W

“…Current assessment of lymph node metastasis in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is not accurate enough to prevent overtreatment. The aim of…”
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A Community-Based Oral Health Promotion Model for HIV Patients in Nairobi, East District in Kenya: A Study Protocol by Koyio, Lucina N., van der Sanden, Wil J.M., van der Ven, Andre, Mulder, Jan, Creugers, Nico H.J., Merkx, Matthias A.W., Frencken, Jo E.

“…Background General HIV-related orofacial lesions, most commonly oropharyngeal candidiasis, have a typical clinical appearance and can be recognised by members…”
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Effect of Education of Primary Health Care Workers on HIV-Related Oral Lesions in Nairobi East District by Koyio, Lucina N., van der Sanden, Wil J.M., van der Ven, Andre, Creugers, Nico, Merkx, Matthias A.W., Frencken, Jo E.

“…Background An estimated 90% of HIV-infected people are likely to develop oral lesions in the course of HIV infection. Oro-pharyngeal candidiasis (OPC), an…”
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Human papillomavirus detection in fine needle aspiration cytology of lymph node metastasis of head and neck squamous cell cancer by Takes, Robert P, Kaanders, Johannes H.A.M, van Herpen, Carla M.L, Merkx, Matthias A.W, Slootweg, Pieter J, Melchers, Willem J.G

“…Highlights • hrHPV can be detected in FNAC of cervical lymph node metastases. • hrHPV in lymph node metastases can identify head and neck squamous cell…”
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A prospective study on malnutrition and quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer by van den Berg, Manon G.A, Rasmussen-Conrad, Ellen L, van Nispen, Lillian, van Binsbergen, Jaap J, Merkx, Matthias A.W

“…Summary The objective of this observational prospective study in patients with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the oral, oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal…”
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Nurse-led follow-up care for head and neck cancer patients: a quasi-experimental prospective trial by de Leeuw, Jacqueline, Prins, Judith B., Teerenstra, Steven, Merkx, Matthias A. W., Marres, Henri A. M., van Achterberg, Theo

“…Purpose The aim of this study was to compare conventional medical follow-up with follow-up containing additional nursing consultations regarding the…”
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The modular endoprosthesis for mandibular body replacement. Part 2: Finite element analysis of endoprosthesis reconstruction of the mandible by Wong, Raymond C.W, Tideman, Henk, Merkx, Matthias A.W, Jansen, John, Goh, Suk Ming

“…Abstract Introduction Problems with loosening of the modules for the modular endoprosthesis were encountered in animal studies for mandibular body replacement…”
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An international comparison of the management of the neck in early oral squamous cell carcinoma in the Netherlands, UK, and USA by Govers, Tim M, de Kort, Tijs B.H, Merkx, Matthias A.W, Steens, Stefan C.A, Rovers, Maroeska M, de Bree, Remco, Takes, Robert P

“…Abstract Background Early oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma (OCSCC) management appears to vary both within and between countries. Variation in practice can…”
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Malignant Tumors of the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses: Long-Term Outcome and Morbidity With Emphasis on Hypothalamic-Pituitary Deficiency by Snyers, An, M.D, Janssens, Geert O.R.J., M.D, Twickler, Marcel B., M.D., Ph.D, Hermus, Ad R., M.D., Ph.D, Takes, Robert P., M.D., Ph.D, Kappelle, Arnoud C., M.D., Ph.D, Merkx, Matthias A.W., M.D., Ph.D, Dirix, Piet, M.D, Kaanders, Johannes H.A.M., M.D., Ph.D

“…Purpose To evaluate the long-term outcome after surgery and radiotherapy for patients with sinonasal cancer and assess late toxicity, with special emphasis on…”
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Nurse-Patient Communication in Follow-up Consultations After Head and Neck Cancer Treatment by de Leeuw, Jacqueline, Prins, Judith B, Uitterhoeve, Ruud, Merkx, Matthias A W, Marres, Henri A M, Achterberg, Theo van

“…BACKGROUND:Adequate provider-patient communication is viewed as an important aspect of good quality (cancer) care, supports patients’ stress control, and can…”
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Feedback preferences of patients, professionals and health insurers in integrated head and neck cancer care by Overveld, Lydia F. J., Takes, Robert P., Vijn, Thomas W., Braspenning, Jozé C. C., Boer, Jan P., Brouns, John J. A., Bun, Rolf J., Dijk, Boukje A. C., Dortmans, Judith A. W. F., Dronkers, Emilie A. C., Es, Robert J. J., Hoebers, Frank J. P., Kropveld, Arvid, Langendijk, Johannes A., Langeveld, Ton P. M., Oosting, Sjoukje F., Verschuur, Hendrik P., Visscher, Jan G. A. M., Weert, Stijn, Merkx, Matthias A. W., Smeele, Ludi E., Hermens, Rosella P. M. G.

“…Background Audit and feedback on professional practice and health care outcomes are the most often used interventions to change behaviour of professionals and…”
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OP209 by Dieleman, François J, Kaanders, Johannes H.A.M, Slootweg, Piet J, Merkx, Matthias A.W

“…Purpose One of the major complications of radiation therapy in the head and neck area is osteoradionecrosis of the jaw. In an overview the changes in the…”
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