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Inhibitors of differentiation/DNA binding (Id) proteins are crucial for inner ear development, but whether Id mutations affect middle ear function remains unknown.
Qingyin Zheng+8 more
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Middle ear pathologies in adults within the mining industry: A systematic review
Background: Literature suggests that risk factors for middle ear pathologies, such as traumatic injuries and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), exist in mines.
Ben Sebothoma
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Geometric Atlas of the Middle Ear and Paranasal Sinuses for Robotic Applications [PDF]
In otolaryngologic surgery, more and more robots are being studied to meet the clinical needs of operating rooms. However, to help design and optimize these robots, the workspace must be precisely defined taking into account patient variability. The aim of this work is to define a geometric atlas of the middle ear and paranasal sinuses for endoscopic ...
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Hearing loss is becoming more common in the society living in cities with lot of background noise around, and frequent use of gadgets like mobile phones, MP3s, and IPods are adding to the problem. The loss may involve the conductive or perceptive pathway.
K S Gangadhara Somayaji+1 more
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An Implantable Piezofilm Middle Ear Microphone: Performance in Human Cadaveric Temporal Bones [PDF]
Purpose: One of the major reasons that totally implantable cochlear microphones are not readily available is the lack of good implantable microphones. An implantable microphone has the potential to provide a range of benefits over external microphones for cochlear implant users including the filtering ability of the outer ear, cosmetics, and usability ...
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Middle ear pathologies in children living with HIV: A scoping review
Background: Middle ear pathologies are associated with and persist in individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Yet, limited research exists on middle ear pathologies in children living with human immunodeficiency viruses.
Ben Sebothoma, Minkhenso Maluleke
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Papillomas are benign, however locally invasive tumors normally originated in the larynx and nasosinusal tract. These tumors can be described from their specific histological and morphologic characteristics. Recurrence is common if excision is inadequately performed.
Sandro de Menezes Santos Torres+3 more
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A 51-year old woman underwent mastoidectomy with labyrinthectomy on the right for a polypoid external auditory canal mass accompanied by tinnitus and ear discharge.
Jose M. Carnate+2 more
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Detecting middle ear fluid using smartphones
To diagnose otitis media, a smartphone system detects middle ear fluid using the built-in microphone and speakers. Hearing an ear infection? Ear infections are typically diagnosed using specialized equipment to assess eardrum mobility: The presence of ...
Justin Chan+4 more
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The use of a SQUID magnetometer for middle ear research [PDF]
A new technique is described for the measurement of vibrations in the temporal bones of an isolated middle ear. The precise recording of vibrations in the middle ear is of importance for the construction and improvement of a middle ear prosthesis.1 The ...
Brenkman, C.J.+5 more
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