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Otorhinolaryngology
Christopher Yam, Brian Mcgovern, Emma Boyajieff, Philip Maxwell, Kara Little, Robert T. Sataloff
Summary: Menopausal women show significant drops in wave I amplitude compared to pre-menopausal women in auditory brainstem response measurements, suggesting a relationship between gender differences in hearing and estrogen signaling markers.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Aldin Malkoc, Stephanie Wong, Raja Gnanadev, Alexander Phan, Haley Farrokhi, Danny T. Nguyen, David T. Wong
Summary: This study investigates the effectiveness of cuffed, high-volume, low-pressure endotracheal tubes in preventing tracheal ulcers in intubated subjects. The lack of statistical correlation between the duration of intubation and tracheal ulcer severity, along with a low annual incidence of tracheal ulcers, supports the improved safety of high-volume, low-pressure cylindrical, cuffed endotracheal tubes.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Andrew T. Gabrielson, Julie Wei
Summary: A survey conducted among members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) found that pediatric otolaryngologists commonly experience work-related musculoskeletal pain and lack knowledge about surgical ergonomics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Alisha R. Pershad, Emily C. Knox, Rahul K. Shah, Habib G. Zalzal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Sarah Cohn, Raed Farhat, Nidal El Khatib, Majd Asakly, Ashraf Khater, Alaa Safia, Marwan Karam, Saqr Massoud, Taiser Bishara, Yaniv Avraham, Adi Sharabi-Nov, Shlomo Merchavy
Summary: This study compared the percentage of non-diagnostic results between the long axis and short axis approaches in fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of thyroid nodules. The results showed no significant difference between the two methods, indicating that the long axis approach does not yield more conclusive results.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
David Ahmadian, Claire M. Gleadhill, Nader Wehbi, Billie A. Bixby, Helena T. Yip
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of various clinical and pathological characteristics on outcomes of endoscopic treatment in SGTS patients. The presence of granulation tissue was associated with a higher number of dilation procedures, while a history of pulmonary disease, tracheomalacia, and the presence of granulation tissue were associated with a need for open procedures.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Tanya Chen, Vicky Papaioannou, Gillian Liberman, Karen A. Gordon, Blake C. Papsin, Sharon L. Cushing
Summary: The study presents a case series of three pediatric patients initially diagnosed with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), but later found to have functional neurological disorder. The early use of otoacoustic emissions (OAE) in the workup of SSNHL can prevent unnecessary and harmful therapies and expedite access to counseling services for symptom resolution.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Eric Babajanian, Christopher Nielson, Chong Zhang, Kevin Shi, Angela P. Presson, Albert H. Park
Summary: This study evaluated the efficacy of tympanomastoidectomy and parenteral antibiotic therapy for otorrhea caused by CSOM in children. The results showed that tympanomastoidectomy had a shorter time to resolution of symptoms compared to parenteral antibiotic therapy. However, bilateral ear disease status was the only factor independently associated with the time to resolution of symptoms.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Michaella C. Thomas, Estelle M. Viaud-Murat, Luka Bahra, Bryan R. Ludwig, Sameep P. Kadakia
Summary: Oral squamous cell carcinoma is a common malignancy in the oral cavity, often appearing as exophytic lesions. However, early stage SCC can hide within benign lesions, leading to missed diagnoses and delayed treatment. This case report highlights the importance of recognizing variable presentations of OSCC and vascular tumors for specialists in their practice.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ivan A. Alvarez, Liam Ordoyne, Grant Borne, Isabella Fabian, Dauren Adilbay, Rema A. Kandula, Ameya Asarkar, Cherie-Ann Nathan, John Pang
Summary: This study investigated the effects of chronic heart failure on post-operative outcomes in head and neck cancer patients undergoing major surgery. The results demonstrated that patients with chronic heart failure had a significantly higher risk of death during hospitalization and non-routine discharge after surgery.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Kelsey M. Roman, Cecilia Nguyen, Sina J. Torabi, Michael H. Berger, Edward C. Kuan, Tjoson Tjoa, Yarah M. Haidar
Summary: This study assessed trends and outcomes of TORS-treated HPV+ oropharyngeal HNCUP. The results showed that TORS treatment was associated with higher rates of tumor identification and improved overall survival.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
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Otorhinolaryngology
Alyssa D. Reese, Lauren A. DiNardo, Afreen Siddiqui, Kristina Powers, Soumya Gupta, Sean Clausen, Michele M. Carr
Summary: This study examined the nature of ADA discrimination complaints in individuals with cochlear implants. Out of 24 included cases, the highest number occurred in California and the most frequent settings for discrimination were K-12 schools, workplaces, and encounters with police/correctional officers. The majority of cases involved complaints under Title II of the ADA, and summary judgment was often given in favor of the defendant or the case was dismissed entirely.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Kimberly Wei, Christian Fritz, Karthik Rajasekaran
Summary: This study compared the performance of ChatGPT and Google websites in answering common head and neck cancer questions. The results showed that Google sources had significantly higher quality than ChatGPT responses, although both were similarly difficult to read. ChatGPT should not be considered reliable in its current form, and Google sources are preferred for patient educational materials.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Leonardo Resende de Sousa, Guilherme Adam Fraga, Igor Souza Pessoa da Costa, Ana Claudia Ferreira de Almeida, Tyuana Sandim da Silveira Sassi, Luiz Fernando Manzoni Lourencone
Summary: The video otoscope has demonstrated relevant sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing tympanic membrane perforation. Additionally, it can aid in patient understanding of their otologic condition and may be important for patient compliance. Further studies are needed to validate these findings.
BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Keerthana Rajanbabu, Sakthilakshmi Gunasekaran, Heramba Ganapathy Selvarajan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Alfonso Scarpa, Emilio Avallone, Mario Carucci, Giovanni Salzano, Giuseppe Chiarella, Claudia Cassandro, Pasquale Viola, Filippo Ricciardiello, Massimo Ralli, Pietro De Luca, Francesco Antonio Salzano
Summary: This study assessed the efficacy and safety of low-dose intratympanic gentamicin for vertigo attacks in Meniere's disease. The treatment significantly reduced vertigo attacks without causing hearing deterioration. The method primarily affected vestibular function while preserving cochlear integrity. These findings suggest that a low-dose, clinical symptomatology-based gentamicin treatment regimen could be an effective and safe strategy for managing unilateral Meniere's disease.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Thomas L. Haupt, Earl H. Harley
Summary: This study analyzed head and neck injuries caused by BB guns among children under 18 treated in US emergency departments between 1993 and 2019. It found that younger children are at increased risk of hospital admission, and injuries to the eye and neck are strong predictors of hospitalization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Stephen I. Pelton, Saskia Hullegie, Amanda J. Leach, Paola Marchisio, Tal Marom, Vishakha Sabharwal, Nader Shaikh, Paula A. Tahtinen, Roderick P. Venekamp
Summary: This study aims to identify and synthesize key research advances in the preventative measures and medical and surgical treatment of uncomplicated otitis media (OM), as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OM management. The study found that there have been important advances in OM management in recent years, such as the effectiveness of video discharge instructions in reducing symptoms for parents of children with acute otitis media (AOM) and the efficacy of levofloxacin solution for treating chronic suppurative otitis media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Ciaran Lane, Maxwell Wright, Janice Linton, Neerav Goyal
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the data on surgical closure of enlarged tracheoesophageal fistula after laryngectomy and compared different reconstruction techniques. The results showed that using vascularized tissue for reconstruction had a higher success rate compared to primary closure.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tanya Chen, Melissa Lee, Evelyn Constantin, Joshua Gurberg, Lily HP. Nguyen
Summary: In the last two decades, there has been a high prevalence of funding and potential conflicts of interest in HSAT publications. Higher quality studies have increased in the last five years, but there still exists a lack of disclosure regarding funding or COI. There is a positive correlation between level of evidence and industry funding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)