Improved Bone Conduction and Hearing Outcomes After Stapes Surgery for Otosclerosis
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the improvement in bone conduction (BC) thresholds after stapes surgery for otosclerosis, compare the outcomes of surgical techniques, and analyze the short‐ and long‐term results to inform treatment strategies. Methods We retrospectively reviewed data from 173 patients (188 ears) who underwent total stapedectomy, partial
Na Zhang +6 more
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3D-Printed Patient-Specific Implants in Maxillofacial Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Workflow Efficiency. [PDF]
Yousif E +7 more
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ABSTRACT Objective Chronic otitis media (COM) is a major public health concern, particularly in developing countries. Although complications have decreased with modern antibiotics, they still cause significant morbidity and mortality. This study analyzed the clinical features, bacteriological profiles, and treatment outcomes of COM complications at a ...
Viraporn Atchariyasathian +1 more
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Dental Practitioners' Knowledge and Attitude Towards Ultrasonography: A Cross-Sectional Study at a South African University. [PDF]
Simpson J +3 more
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The Impact of Environmental Pollution and Climate Change on Allergic Rhinitis and Lung Diseases
ABSTRACT Environmental pollution and climate change seriously affect human health, leading to the onset and exacerbation of chronic respiratory diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and lung diseases. Over the past several decades, increasing air pollution and environmental exposure owing to global urbanization, industrialization, and rapid economic ...
Xin‐Yan Liu +4 more
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Comparative Evaluation of Tear Strength of Two Platinum-Based Maxillofacial Silicone Materials: Siloczest LSR With and Without the Addition of 2.5% Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Nanoparticles and Technovent (m511)-An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
Sharan S +4 more
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Prelacrimal Recess‐Pterygoid Window Approach to the Sphenoidal Lateral Recess Skull Base Defects
ABSTRACT Objective The objectives of this study are: (1) to evaluate the prelacrimal recess‐pterygoid window approach (PLR‐PWA) for treating cerebrospinal fluid leaks and meningoencephaloceles (CSFLME) in the sphenoidal lateral recess (SLR). (2) To investigate the pneumatization of the SLR and its relationship with surrounding structures, including the
Zhen‐Xiao Huang +7 more
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Sex Hormones and the Risk of Nasal Polyps: A Two‐Sample Mendelian Randomization Study
ABSTRACT Objective The pathophysiological roles of sex hormones in airway inflammation have drawn much attention recently. We aimed to explore the causal effect of sex hormones on chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and nasal polyps (NP) via a Mendelian randomization (MR) study.
Ying Zhu +7 more
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Characteristics of Pediatric Dental Injuries and Predictive Factors for Long Treatment Duration. [PDF]
Sakamoto Y +5 more
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