Background: Most cases of oral cancer at the time of diagnosis are already locally advanced, which is associated with a worse prognosis. This study aimed (1) to identify tumor characteristics and risk factors associated with late-stage oral cancer diagnosis in the Portuguese population and (2) to develop population- and provider-oriented early detection strategies, particularly focused on recognizing potentiall...
Analysis of cervical node metastasis in oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma patients
Background Patient non-adherence to antibiotic therapy may lead to therapeutic failure, re-infection, and bacterial resistance. Assessing the factors associated with this problem is important for promoting rational use of antibiotics. Objective This study aimed to measure prevalence and reasons for non-adherence to antibiotic treatment and to identify associated factors. Method Patients were recruited for the s...