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Spatiotemporal Medicare Reimbursement Trends and Economic Clusters in Otologic/Neurotologic Surgery

The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.
Despite a 16.2% increase in Medicare‐reimbursed otologic/neurotologic procedural volume from 2012 to 2024, inflation‐adjusted reimbursement per service declined by 29.1%, resulting in reduced aggregate spending over time. Shapley decomposition demonstrated that reimbursement erosion, rather than decreased utilization, was the primary driver of spending
Akshay Warrier, Shahid Iqbal, Daniel Bu, Ryan Bartholomew, Daniel J. Lee   +4 more
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Longitudinal Evaluation of Otoacoustic Emissions as a Screening Tool for High‐Frequency Hearing Loss in Adolescents

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To investigate the association between distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) signal‐to‐noise ratios (SNRs) and pure‐tone audiometry (PTA) thresholds in adolescents, both cross‐sectionally at age 18 and longitudinally by evaluating whether DPOAE SNRs at age 13 predict high‐frequency hearing loss (HFHL) at age 18.
Stefanie N. H. Reijers, Angeline E. Meerkerk‐Meijer, Jantien L. Vroegop, Geert Geleijnse, Bernd Kremer, Marc P. van der Schroeff   +5 more
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External Auditory Canal Dimensions, Age, and Cerumen Retention or Impaction in Persons With Down Syndrome

, 2018
Objective: To investigate associations between age, external auditory canal (EAC) dimensions, and cerumen retention/impaction among persons with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: This cross-sectional study evaluated EAC dimensions, cerumen retention/impaction,
José Florencio F. Lapeña, Alexander Edward S. Dy   +1 more
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The comparison between the bacteria flora in tonsils' surface and center in patients undergone tonsillectomy [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2010
ntroduction: Otomycosis which is caused by saprophytic fungi can be treated by topical antifungal agents. Sometimes eradication of the disease is difficult in patients with risk factors.
keyvan Kiakajoori, Saeid Mahdavi Omran, ramezan Rajabnia, shahriyar Asgharzadeh   +3 more
doaj  

A Preliminary Study of Chemical Profiles of Honey, Cerumen, and Propolis of the African Stingless Bee Meliponula ferruginea

Foods, 2021
Recently, the honey and propolis of stingless bees have been attracting growing attention because of their health-promoting properties. However, studies on these products of African Meliponini are still very scarce. In this preliminary study, we analyzed
Milena Popova, Dessislava Gerginova, Boryana Trusheva, Svetlana Simova, Alfred Ngenge Tamfu, Ozgur Ceylan, Kerry Clark, Vassya Bankova   +7 more
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Causes, treatment and outcome of external ear canal tears and avulsions in cats and dogs: 24 cases (2008‒2024)

Veterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the causes, treatment options and associated complications of ear canal tears and avulsions in dogs and cats. Methods This retrospective clinical study includes 14 cats and 10 dogs diagnosed with external ear canal tears and avulsions using otoscopy and/or computed tomography.
Eva M. Billau, Cetina Thiel
wiley   +1 more source

Anti-Fibrotic Potential of Tomentosenol A, a Constituent of Cerumen from the Australian Native Stingless Bee, Tetragonula carbonaria

Antioxidants, 2022
Bioactivity-guided fractionation was used to isolate two compounds, tomentosenol A (1) and torellianone A (2), from a cerumen extract from Tetragonula carbonaria.
Karina D. Hamilton, Daniel Czajkowski, Nicolas J. Kong, Trong D. Tran, Kirk R. Gustafson, Gary Pauly, Glen M. Boyle, Jacinta L. Simmons, Robert Steadman, Ryan Moseley, Peter R. Brooks, Steven M. Ogbourne, Fraser D. Russell   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed in routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs: a retrospective descriptive study of 58 ears (2016‐2025)

Journal of Small Animal Practice, EarlyView.
Objectives To retrospectively evaluate the long‐term clinical outcomes of lateral ear canal resection performed as part of routine clinical practice for chronic otitis externa in dogs, and to re‐evaluate the practical utility of lateral ear canal resection from the perspective of contemporary treatment goals emphasising long‐term maintenance of a ...
K. Kiriki, A. Yabuzoe, K. Iyori
wiley   +1 more source

Procediment d’extracció de taps de cerumen [PDF]

, 2018
Extracció de tap de cerumen; Rentat d'orella; Infermeria en atenció primàriaExtracción de tapón de cerumen; Lavado de oreja; Enfermería en atención primariaCerumen plug removal; Ear wash; Nursing primary careAquest document presenta com cal ...
Fuentes Cabrera, Juan Fernando, Gili Ribes, Montserrat, Gomez Roig, Sílvia, Pumarola, Felix, Lorente Guerrero, Juan, Losada Barrero, Jose Antonio, Van Esso Arbolave, Diego, Borràs Gallart, Enriqueta, Gimeno Arcos, Elisabet, Perez Gañán, Montserrat, López Ruiz, Toni, Arpal Sagristà, Lídia   +11 more
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Subjective Cognitive Complaints and Hearing Loss in Older Adults—A Cross‐Sectional Study on the Possible Association

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT An association between hearing loss and cognitive decline has been found in many epidemiological and clinical studies but few studies have investigated if objectively measured hearing loss is associated with subjective cognitive complaints. Both factors increase with age and are linked to future cognitive decline/dementia.
Asmus Vogel, Rebecca K. Hendel, Mie Jørgensen, Abigail Anne Kressner   +3 more
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