Otorhinolaryngology

Article Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Extended High-frequency Hearing Impairment Despite a Normal Audiogram: Relation to Early Aging, Speech-in-noise Perception, Cochlear Function, and Routine Earphone Use

Srikanta K. Mishra, Udit Saxena, Hansapani Rodrigo

Summary: This study describes the features of extended high frequency (EHF) hearing impairment in young adults and its effect on speech perception in noise. The study found differences in EHF hearing impairment between males and females. EHF hearing impairment may be associated with cochlear degeneration in the standard frequencies.

EAR AND HEARING (2022)

Article Neurosciences

Vascular vertigo and dizziness: Diagnostic criteria Consensus document of the committee for the classification of vestibular disorders of the Barany society

Ji-Soo Kim, David E. Newman-Toker, Kevin A. Kerber, Klaus Jahn, Pierre Bertholon, John Waterston, Hyung Lee, Alexandre Bisdorff, Michael Strupp

Summary: This paper presents the diagnostic criteria for vascular vertigo and dizziness, including stroke, transient ischemic attack, isolated labyrinthine infarction/hemorrhage, and vertebral artery compression syndrome. The paper emphasizes the consideration of vascular vertigo/dizziness in patients with acute vestibular symptoms and additional central neurological symptoms, providing indicators for measurement and diagnosis.

JOURNAL OF VESTIBULAR RESEARCH-EQUILIBRIUM & ORIENTATION (2022)

Review Otorhinolaryngology

Association of Olfactory Impairment With All-Cause Mortality A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Natalie Yan-Lin Pang, Harris Jun Jie Muhammad Danial Song, Benjamin Kye Jyn Tan, Jun Xiang Tan, Ashley Si Ru Chen, Anna See, Shuhui Xu, Tze Choong Charn, Neville Wei Yang Teo

Summary: The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that olfactory impairment is associated with all-cause mortality and may be a marker of general health and biological aging.

JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY (2022)

Article Neurosciences

Acute unilateral vestibulopathy/vestibular neuritis: Diagnostic criteria Consensus document of the committee for the classification of vestibular disorders of the Barany Society

Michael Strupp, Alexandre Bisdorff, Joseph Furman, Jeremy Hornibrook, Klaus Jahn, Raphael Maire, David Newman-Toker, Mans Magnusson

Summary: AUVP, also known as vestibular neuritis, is characterized by acute unilateral loss of peripheral vestibular function without central or audiological symptoms. Diagnosis is based on patient history, bedside examination, and, if necessary, laboratory evaluation. The diagnostic criteria include Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy, Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy in Evolution, Probable Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy, and History of Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy.

JOURNAL OF VESTIBULAR RESEARCH-EQUILIBRIUM & ORIENTATION (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Recovery from Covid-19 smell loss: Two-years of follow up

Michael P. McWilliams, Daniel H. Coelho, Evan R. Reiter, Richard M. Costanzo

Summary: This study reported long-term recovery and non-recovery patterns of COVID-19 patients with smell loss. The majority of recovery occurs within the first 3 months, but long-term spontaneous recovery is possible. Individuals under 40 years old have a higher rate of complete recovery of smell function.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY (2022)

Article Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Electrocochleography triggered intervention successfully preserves residual hearing during cochlear implantation: Results of a randomised clinical trial

Christofer Bester, Aaron Collins, Tayla Razmovski, Stefan Weder, Robert J. Briggs, Benjamin Wei, Atiqah Farah Zakaria, Jean-Marc Gerard, Alistair Mitchell-Innes, Michael Tykocinski, Richard Kennedy, Claire Iseli, Markus Dahm, Simon Ellul, Stephen O'Leary

Summary: This study investigated whether surgical intervention triggered by drops in cochlear microphonic (CM) amplitude during cochlear implantation can save residual hearing. The results showed that surgical intervention in the intervention group significantly improved hearing preservation at 3 months post-implantation.

HEARING RESEARCH (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Maternal COVID-19 and neonatal hearing loss: a multicentric survey

Badr Eldin Mostafa, Ahmed Mostafa, Lobna M. El Fiky, Abir Omara, Ahmed Teaima

Summary: This retrospective cohort study found that neonates born to Covid-19 positive mothers did not seem to have an increased risk of hearing loss. Further follow-up is necessary to detect any possible delayed effects of the virus on neonatal hearing.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

A comparative analysis of endoscopic sinus surgery versus biologics for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis

Amar Miglani, Zachary M. Soler, Timothy L. Smith, Jess C. Mace, Rodney J. Schlosser

Summary: This study compared the effectiveness of endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) and biologic therapy in treating severe chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP). The results showed that at 24 weeks, ESS demonstrated greater improvements in SNOT-22 and nasal polyp size compared to Dupilumab and Omalizumab. At 52 weeks, ESS offered similar improvements in SNOT-22 compared to Dupilumab, but still showed significantly lower nasal polyp size compared to Dupilumab and Mepolizumab.

INTERNATIONAL FORUM OF ALLERGY & RHINOLOGY (2023)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Neurolysis for the Treatment of Rhinitis

Dale Ehmer, Chad M. McDuffie, W. Cooper Jr Jr Scurry, J. Bradley McIntyre, Neelesh H. Mehendale, John H. Willis, Ronald B. Shealy, Jeremy P. Watkins, V. Vasu Kakarlapudi

Summary: This study evaluated the outcomes of patients with refractory chronic rhinitis treated with temperature-controlled radiofrequency neurolysis. The results showed significant improvement in symptoms, and the treatment was found to be safe with no serious adverse events. The data suggest that this novel device could be a minimally invasive option for treating chronic rhinitis.

AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RHINOLOGY & ALLERGY (2022)

Article Medicine, Research & Experimental

Evaluating the Impact of Cochlear Implantation on Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Richard K. Gurgel, Kevin Duff, Norman L. Foster, Kaitlynn A. Urano, Alvin deTorres

Summary: The study demonstrates the cognitive benefits of cochlear implantation in older adults one year after surgery, with greater improvement seen in those with cognitive impairment prior to surgery, confirming the benefits of cochlear implantation on cognitive function in older adults.

LARYNGOSCOPE (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Differential Outcomes Among Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer Belonging to Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups

Derian B. Taylor, Oyomoare L. Osazuwa-Peters, Somtochi Okafor, Eric Adjei Boakye, Duaa Kuziez, Chamila Perera, Matthew C. Simpson, Justin M. Barnes, Mustafa G. Bulbul, Trinitia Y. Cannon, Tammara L. Watts, Uchechukwu C. Megwalu, Mark A. Varvares, Nosayaba Osazuwa-Peters

Summary: This study investigated survival differences and nonclinical factors associated with stage of presentation among head and neck cancer patients belonging to racial and ethnic minority groups in the US. It found that non-Hispanic Black patients had the lowest survival rates, while Hispanic and Asian/Pacific Islander patients had lower risks of HNC-specific mortality.

JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY (2022)

Correction Neurosciences

Bilateral vestibulopathy: Diagnostic criteria Consensus document of the Classification Committee of the Barany Society (vol 27, pg 177, 2017)

Michael Strupp, Ji-Soo Kim, Toshihisa Murofushi, Dominik Straumann, Joanna C. Jen, Sally M. Rosengren, Charles C. Della Santina, Herman Kingma

JOURNAL OF VESTIBULAR RESEARCH-EQUILIBRIUM & ORIENTATION (2023)

Article Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

COVID-19 After Effects: Concerns for Singers

Lynn Helding, Thomas L. Carroll, John Nix, Michael M. Johns, Wendy D. LeBorgne, David Meyer

JOURNAL OF VOICE (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Efficacy and Safety of Saline Nasal Irrigation Plus Theophylline for Treatment of COVID-19-Related Olfactory Dysfunction The SCENT2 Phase 2 Randomized Clinical Trial

Shruti Gupta, Jake J. Lee, Amber Perrin, Amish Khan, Harrison J. Smith, Nyssa Farrell, Dorina Kallogjeri, Jay F. Piccirillo

Summary: Recent studies suggest that adding theophylline to saline nasal irrigation can be an effective treatment for postviral olfactory dysfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of theophylline added to saline nasal irrigation compared with placebo for COVID-19-related olfactory dysfunction. The results showed subjective improvement in theophylline group but did not provide conclusive evidence for the clinical benefit.

JAMA OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD & NECK SURGERY (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Correlations between IL-6 serum level and olfactory dysfunction severity in COVID-19 patients: a preliminary study

Luigi Angelo Vaira, Andrea De Vito, Giovanna Deiana, Chiara Pes, Federica Giovanditto, Vito Fiore, Jerome R. Lechien, Serge-Daniel Le Bon, Sven Saussez, Giordano Madeddu, Sergio Babudieri, Antonio Pazzola, Franco Bandiera, Alessandro Giuseppe Fois, Andrea Fausto Piana, Claire Hopkins, Giacomo De Riu

Summary: The study found that there was a weak and non-significant correlation between olfactory scores and serum IL-6 levels in COVID-19 patients, casting doubt on the positive prognostic value of olfactory dysfunctions.

EUROPEAN ARCHIVES OF OTO-RHINO-LARYNGOLOGY (2022)

Article Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Deep Neural Network for Automatic Classification of Pathological Voice Signals

Lili Chen, Junjiang Chen

Summary: Computer-aided pathological voice detection using DNN is effective, with better classification results compared to support vector machines and random forests.

JOURNAL OF VOICE (2022)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Tackling the Minority Tax: A Roadmap to Redistributing Engagement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

Erynne A. Faucett, Michael J. Brenner, Dana M. Thompson, Valerie A. Flanary

Summary: Academic medical centers often ask faculty to dedicate their time and effort to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, but this work is often unpaid, unrewarded, and not counted towards their academic accomplishments. This puts a strain on faculty members, hindering their career advancement and personal growth. Therefore, measures need to be taken to reduce this inequity, and a roadmap is proposed to address this issue.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY (2022)

Review Otorhinolaryngology

Empty Nose Syndrome Pathophysiology: A Systematic Review

Dichapong Kanjanawasee, Raewyn G. Campbell, Janet Rimmer, Raquel Alvarado, Jesada Kanjanaumporn, Kornkiat Snidvongs, Larry Kalish, Richard J. Harvey, Raymond Sacks

Summary: This review found that ENS patients exhibit high symptom severity and often experience comorbid mental health disorders. Structural changes and airflow parameters post-surgery were similar between ENS and non-ENS patients, but differences were observed in computational fluid dynamic analysis.

OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY (2022)

Article Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology

Prevalence of Dysphonia in Non hospitalized Patients with COVID-19 in Lombardy, the Italian Epicenter of the Pandemic

Giovanna Cantarella, Mirko Alde, Dario Consonni, Gianvincenzo Zuccotti, Federica Di Berardino, Stefania Barozzi, Simona Bertoli, Alberto Battezzati, Diego Zanetti, Lorenzo Pignataro

Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, severity, and extent of dysphonia, voice fatigue, and dysphagia in non-hospitalized patients with COVID-19. The results showed that dysphonia was highly prevalent and long-lasting in these patients, and it was associated with symptoms such as cough, rhinitis, and dyspnea.

JOURNAL OF VOICE (2023)

Article Otorhinolaryngology

Cytokines and Inflammation in Meniere Disease

Lidia Frejo, Jose Antonio Lopez-Escamez

Summary: Meniere disease is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of endolymph in the inner ear and abnormal immune response. Its core symptoms include hearing loss, vertigo, and tinnitus. Genetic factors and innate immune response play significant roles in its development. Autoimmune Meniere disease refers to the condition where patients fulfill the diagnostic criteria for Meniere disease and also have autoimmune disorders. By studying evidence related to genetic variations, inflammation, and cytokines, we can better understand the mechanisms of this disease and potentially find new treatment options.

CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY (2022)