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Hydrocortisone Aceponate for Chronic Otitis: Long-Term Efficacy. [PDF]

Vet Dermatol
Effective management of otitis externa (OE) requires addressing all contributing factors to prevent chronicity and recurrence. Evidence on the long‐term efficacy of topical corticosteroids in preventing recurrence and secondary infections remains limited. This retrospective noncontrolled study evaluated the efficacy of hydrocortisone aceponate (HCA) in
Lorente-Méndez C, Alonso-Miguel D.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Validation of a Portuguese version of the health-related quality of life measure for active chronic otitis media (COMQ-12). [PDF]

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol, 2018
Introduction: Measuring the impact on quality of life, especially after the beginning of the treatment, is becoming increasingly important in healthcare. Objective: The aim of this study was to translate the Chronic Otitis Media Questionnaire-12 (COMQ-12)
Fonseca ACO, Ramos P, Balsalobre FA, Freitas EL, Phillips JS, Yung MW, Bento RF.   +6 more
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Epidemiologia e fatores de risco da otite média em Cabo Verde

Revista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, 2021
A Otite Média (OM) é um processo inflamatório do ouvido médio, distinguindo-se vários subtipos - otite média aguda (OMA), otite média com efusão (OME) e otite média crónica (OMC).
Davide Lourenço Marques, Marco Alveirinho Simão, Óscar Dias, Sofia Paiva, Luís Silva   +4 more
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Factors influencing the development of otitis media among Sicilian children affected by upper respiratory tract infections. [PDF]

Braz J Otorhinolaryngol, 2016
INTRODUCTION: Upper respiratory tract infection is a nonspecific term used to describe an acute infection involving the nose, paranasal sinuses, pharynx and larynx.
Martines F, Salvago P, Ferrara S, Messina G, Mucia M, Plescia F, Sireci F.   +6 more
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Development and Psychometric Testing of the Breastfeeding Knowledge Scale (BKS) in Brazilian Healthcare Students. [PDF]

J Eval Clin Pract
ABSTRACT Rationale Breastfeeding is recognized as a cornerstone of maternal and child health, yet health professionals frequently report insufficient knowledge to provide effective support. Strengthening the evaluation of educational outcomes in health professions training is therefore essential to improve clinical practice and patient care. This study
Peres PLP, Simeon R, Souza MHDN, Galeoto G, Conceição TED, Berardi A, Valente D, Griep RH.   +7 more
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Detection of canine external ear canal lesions using artificial intelligence. [PDF]

Vet Dermatol
Background – Early and accurate diagnosis of otitis externa is crucial for correct management yet often can be challenging. Artificial intelligence (AI) is a valuable diagnostic tool in human medicine. Currently, no such tool is available in veterinary dermatology/otology.
Apostolopoulos N, Murray S, Aravamuthan S, Döpfer D.   +3 more
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Single Cold Atmospheric Plasma Therapy May Improve the Treatment Outcome of Canine Otitis Externa With Secondary Infection. [PDF]

Vet Dermatol
Background: Otitis externa with secondary bacterial or yeast infection is a common problem in small animal practice. Cold physical plasma (CPP) has been reported to have antimicrobial activity in vitro. Results: Ears treated additionally with CPP showed lower otic scores after 21 days compared to nontreated ears, although this difference was not ...
Mueller RS, Bouassiba C.
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Incidence Rate of Otitis Externa Episodes in Atopic Dogs Is Reduced by a Therapeutic Diet in a 6-Month Randomised, Blinded, Controlled, Clinical Trial. [PDF]

Vet Dermatol
ABSTRACT Background Recurrent otitis externa (OE) episodes commonly affect dogs with canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) despite ongoing cAD treatment. Objective To determine if a therapeutic diet with active ingredients targeting the skin barrier and allergy pathways reduces the incidence rate of OE.
Watson A, Laxalde J, Martini F, Fischer N, Maina E, Favrot C.   +5 more
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Comparison between clinical evaluations and laboratory findings and the impact of biofilm on antimicrobial susceptibility in vitro in canine otitis externa

Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 34, Issue 6, Page 586-596, December 2023., 2023
Background – In clinical practice, the diagnosis of otitis externa (OE) normally is based on otoscopic examination and cytological findings, followed by empirical treatment with topic drugs. Biofilm‐producing bacteria are frequently present in OE, even if its presence is often underdiagnosed. Hypothesis/Objectives – The primary aim of this study was to
Luca Luciani, Valentina Stefanetti, Elisa Rampacci, Pietro Gobbi, Laura Valentini, Raffaella Capuozzo, Fabrizio Passamonti   +6 more
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The Zircon Story of the Niger River: Time‐Structure Maps of the West African Craton and Discontinuous Propagation of Provenance Signals Across a Disconnected Sediment‐Routing System

Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, Volume 128, Issue 11, November 2023., 2023
Abstract The Niger River drains a large part of the West African Craton, where rocks ranging in age from Paleoarchean to recent offer an unexcelled opportunity to map the diverse time structures of sediment sources and provide essential information for provenance diagnoses.
Guido Pastore, Eduardo Garzanti, Pieter Vermeesch, Germain Bayon, Alberto Resentini, Nadine Braquet, Brume Overare   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source