Spatiotemporal Medicare Reimbursement Trends and Economic Clusters in Otologic/Neurotologic Surgery
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 +4 more
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A Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear Implantation. [PDF]
Ahn SC.
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Sentio Bone‐Conduction Implant: Early Outcomes in Patients With Conductive or Mixed Hearing Loss
This study evaluated the initial clinical outcomes, safety, and audiological performance of the Sentio active bone‐conduction implant in patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss. Implantation resulted in significant improvements in hearing thresholds, speech recognition, speech perception in noise, and patient‐reported hearing benefit, with no ...
Katarzyna Beata Cywka +4 more
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Modern Perspectives on the Mechanisms and Non-Genetic Factors in Ménière's Disease-A Narrative Review. [PDF]
Iațentiuc IM +12 more
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Complications of Cochlear Implant Surgery in Low‐ and Middle‐Income Countries: A Systematic Review
Abstract Objective Hearing loss disproportionately affects low‐ and middle‐income countries (LMICs). Recent advances in cochlear implant surgery have benefitted patients globally, but the risk of complications in LMICs may be heightened due to social and structural factors.
Akash Srinivasan +4 more
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Lymphatic and Glymphatic Alterations in Auditory Disorders: A Rapid Review-Informed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [PDF]
Frosolini A, Gennaro P.
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Abstract Objective To quantify the cumulative number of images needed to scan (NNS) with preoperative high‐resolution temporal bone computed tomography (HR‐TBCT) to yield a change in management in patients undergoing primary stapes surgery for otosclerosis‐related hearing loss. Study Design Retrospective cohort.
Omer J. Ungar +8 more
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Circadian-Related Serotonin/Melatonin Level Modulates Cisplatin Ototoxicity Susceptibility Depended on NOS3-NO Pathway. [PDF]
Qiu S, Cai S, Xie R, Liu C, He Y.
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CHARGE Syndrome: What an Otolaryngologist Should Know—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract Objective To synthesize the prevalence of otolaryngologic manifestations in CHARGE syndrome (CS) to support otolaryngologists in delivering comprehensive management. Data Sources PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and Google Scholar were searched for English‐ and French‐language studies published from January 1980 through January 2025.
Camille Caron +5 more
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The risks of hormones to the inner ear. [PDF]
Mangia LRL, Mezzalira R, Bittar RSM.
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