Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2016
Informed Consent in Pediatric Otolaryngology: What Risks and Benefits Do Parents Recall?
To evaluate parental recall of surgical risks and benefits in pediatric otolaryngology and to assess for factors that may influence recall. ⋯ Parental recall of benefits and risks associated with common pediatric otolaryngology procedures was poor. This information is important because a low rate of recall may influence parents' perspectives of the procedure and could alter their decision-making processes or expectations. Methods to improve parental recall should be further studied.
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Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg · Aug 2016
The Role of Epstein-Barr Virus DNA Load and Serology as Screening Tools for Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
Screening for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) among family members has been advocated in endemic populations in view of significantly increased risks. We aimed to compare the role of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA load and EBV IgA serology as tools for screening patients with a first-degree family history of NPC. ⋯ EBV DNA load and EBV IgA serology demonstrate good sensitivity and specificity as screening tools. EBV-EA IgA gave the best sensitivity and specificity profile as a screening tool for NPC among high-risk family members.