Objective: This study was designed to assess the feasibility of using the Jaw Dynasplint
System as an adjunct to conventional stretching exercises as a preventative measure against …

Nutritional deficiency is very common after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (HSCT)
despite careful assessment and nutritional supplementation (total parenteral or oral nutrition). …

Objective We describe the effect of simulation-based education on residents’ adherence to
protocols for and performance of central venous access. Methods Internal medicine and …

Background: Obtaining central venous cannulation of the internal jugular vein is an
important skill for physicians to master. To our knowledge, no studies to date have examined …

6049 Background: We previously reported the development and preliminary testing of the
Vanderbilt Head and Neck Symptoms Survey version 2.0 (VHNSS 2.0 ) for assessment of …

e20531 Background: We report results of a randomized pilot study assessing the impact of
amifostine and a low weight tailored resistance exercise (LWTRE) on body composition in …

Nutritional problems remain prevalent beyond the acute post‐hematopoietic stem cell
transplant (HCT) period. At 1 year, weight loss, anorexia, and altered taste affect 25% of long‐term …

e20676 Background: Lymphedema & fibrosis is a late effect of head and neck cancer (HNC)
treatment negatively affecting quality of life. Trismus is a fibrotic process of mastication …

82 Background: Oral oncology medication prescribing is on the rise nationwide. Given that
these medications are self-administered, drug compliance is a concern. Appropriate patient …

Purpose. Radiation-induced oral mucositis is an acute morbidity seen in patients undergoing
treatment for head and neck cancers. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of turmeric in …