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Abstract Background In humans, the acidic pH of the ear canal plays a protective role against infection and a change towards alkalinity of the external auditory canal (EAC) is a local factor in the progression of acute to chronic otitis externa (OE).
Pauline Panzuti+5 more
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Roadkill patterns in Latin American birds and mammals
Abstract Aim Roads are a major threat for wildlife, degrading habitat and causing mortality via wildlife–vehicle collisions. In Latin America, the conjunction of high biodiversity and a rapidly expanding road network is reason for concern. We introduce an approach that combines species traits and habitat preferences to describe vulnerability and map ...
Pablo Medrano‐Vizcaíno+6 more
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Brachycephaly in French bulldogs and pugs is associated with narrow ear canals
Background Brachycephalic dog breeds have multiple skull malformations which may lead to anatomical changes in the external auditory canal. It is our frequent observation that in the otoscopic examination of the external ear in these breeds we are unable to visualise the tympanic membrane as a consequence of extreme narrowing of the proximal ear canal.
Tanja Töpfer+3 more
wiley +1 more source
Effect of trans-retinoic acid in the inhibition of cholesteatoma in guinea pigs [PDF]
Middle ear cholesteatoma affected more than 5 million people until the 80`s. Many animal models were used, unsuccessfully, to study an alternative therapy to cholesteatoma.
Antunes, Marcos Luiz+3 more
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Avaliação tomográfica das orelhas contralaterais de pacientes com otite média crônica grave
Alguns estudos indicam uma tendência à bilateralidade da otite média crônica. Acredita-se que a orelha contralateral possa fornecer evidências da via de formação da doença da orelha mais afetada, ser um parâmetro da função da tuba auditiva e predizer o ...
Maurício Noschang Lopes da Silva+5 more
doaj +1 more source
Fitting hearing aid in patients candidate for cochlear implants [PDF]
PURPOSE: to characterize the audiometric and demographic profile of cochlear implant candidates who were referred to hearing aid sector, and if they benefit from the amplification of the hearing aid.
Bento, Ricardo Ferreira+5 more
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Estudo anatômico do ligamento discomaleolar
Introdução: A obtenção de imagens confiáveis das estruturas que formam a articulação temporomandibular sempre foi um desafio para os profissionais que trabalham no estudo e tratamento dos problemas que acometem essa articulação. Objetivo: Tendo em vista
Camila Soares Estevam+5 more
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Hair cell alteration prevalence rates in students of a school in Distrito Federal [PDF]
Os jovens estão cada vez mais expostos à música alta, que pode prejudicar a audição. O teste das Emissões Otoacústicas, por ser mais sensível à exposição ao ruído, permite detectar precocemente alterações cocleares. OBJETIVO: Investigar a prevalência de
Jansen, Glaucia Magalhães Brito+4 more
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Papiloma invertido nasossinusal com envolvimento da orelha média e mastoide
Jônatas Lopes Barbosa+4 more
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Electrophysiological hearing assessment after traumatic brain injury [PDF]
PURPOSE: this study aimed to characterize brain stem auditory evoked potential and long latency auditory evoked potential in patients that suffered head trauma.
Gil, Daniela+4 more
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