Stellate ganglion block associated with changes in depression and anxiety in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A retrospective observational study. [PDF]
Medicine (Baltimore)Oh J +6 more
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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Certain blood components, including blood lipids, coagulation parameters, and homocysteine, have been suggested to correlate with the incidence and prognosis of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL). However, the nature of these associations remains controversial.
Feng‐Xin Yang +8 more
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Reassessing the Rinne Test: Importance of a Three-Frequency Tuning Fork Evaluation. [PDF]
OTO Openda Silva MBC +7 more
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An Experimental Study on the Protective Effect of Memantine in Noise‐Induced Hearing Loss
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study examined the potential protective effects of memantine, an N‐methyl‐D‐aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, against acoustic trauma (AT) in guinea pigs, using electrophysiological and histopathological analyses. Methods Thirty guinea pigs with normal hearing were divided into six groups (n = 5 per group): Group 1 (control),
Begüm Arda +6 more
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Extended high-frequency audiometry in older adults: hearing thresholds. [PDF]
Eur Arch OtorhinolaryngolGottfriedová N +6 more
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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Introduction Allergic rhinitis (AR) and non‐allergic rhinitis (NAR) share overlapping symptoms but differ in pathophysiology and treatment. Current AR diagnosis relies on skin prick testing (SPT) and serum IgE quantification, both of which are complex.
Ke‐Zhang Zhu +4 more
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Comparing the Results of Sound Field Audiometry With Traditional Headphone-Based Audiometry: Implications for Assessing Hearing Aid Benefits Using Functional Gain. [PDF]
J Audiol OtolPark SM, Lee M, Cho YS.
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World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background The prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and asthma (AS) comorbidity (AR + AS) is increasing and is associated with severe allergic symptoms. The impact of cat dander sensitization on AR + AS remains unclear. Methods In this retrospective study, 1154 patients with AR alone and 213 patients with AR + AS were enrolled at the Third ...
Wei‐Hao Wang +5 more
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Changes in Quality of Life Among Patients With Far-Advanced Otosclerosis After Stapes Surgery. [PDF]
Med Sci MonitWiatr A, Wiatr M.
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Percutaneous Aponeurotomy and Lipofilling in Complex Periorbital Scar Revision
World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Periorbital scars and deformities pose a significant challenge due to the region's delicate anatomy and esthetic importance. This case series explores the application of percutaneous aponeurotomy and lipofilling (PALF) in three patients with complex periorbital scarring resulting from surgical, traumatic, and pathological causes.
Daniel Karasik +5 more
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