Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Movement Disorders, from Principles to a Systematic Review of Evidence
Abstract Background The vagus nerve (VN), the principal component of the parasympathetic branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS), mediates bidirec communication between the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral organs. Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), delivered through invasive (iVNS) or non‐invasive (transcutaneous cervical [tcVNS] and ...
Francesca Proietti +9 more
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Effects of inner ear abnormalities on middle ear mechanics: Findings from adults with MD and LVAS. [PDF]
Jiang W +8 more
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ABSTRACT Purpose To evaluate quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) beyond the brain through realistic simulations and to explore preliminary evidence that may be indicative of hypoxia in skull base chordomas (SBC). Methods Each step of the QSM pipeline was optimized within an in silico framework consisting of (i) phase unwrapping, (ii) background ...
P. Fenech +8 more
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Intratympanic dexamethasone microcrystals/lidocaine-loaded PLGA non-spherical microparticles for local drug delivery to the inner ear. [PDF]
Wang D +7 more
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Antibacterial micro/nanorobots (MNRs) represent a breakthrough in antibacterial therapy, making precise delivery of drugs to the infection site. This review systematically summarizes the material composition, actuation, and applications of MNRs in combating biofilms and drug‐resistant infections while emphasizing the existing challenges of ...
Yichao Chen +4 more
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Reply to: Interpretative Challenges of the 'Missing Perilymph' Sign in PLF Diagnosis- A Thoughtful Discussion. [PDF]
Zou J.
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The Global Burden of Cholesteatoma: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis
Abstract Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis sought to estimate the global and World Health Organization (WHO) regional prevalence and burden of cholesteatoma. Data Sources PubMed, APA PsycINFO, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Platform (ICTRP) from 2010 to 2025.
Herbert Melariri +21 more
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Utility and outcome of piezoelectric bone conduction implant in managing mixed hearing loss with incomplete partition type 2 and enlarged vestibular aqueduct. [PDF]
Bukhari AF +3 more
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Data‐driven assessment of primaryand secondary quality metrics in hemisphere forming of a fabric reinforcement. ABSTRACT An experimental analysis is conducted to identify the effect of design variables on a set of global geometrical quality metrics, including sphericity, roundness, and symmetry, in hemisphere draping of woven fabrics, next to the ...
Sorayya Kazemi +2 more
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Role of the Ear in Meningitis: A Narrative Review of Neuroimaging. [PDF]
Perillo T +7 more
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