Identification of Differential Metabolites in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media With Non-Targeted and Targeted Metabolomics Approach. [PDF]
Untargeted metabolomics is used to analyze tissue samples from chronic suppurative otitis media patients with or without cholesteatoma and identify metabolic differences across groups stratified by CT scores. Targeted metabolomic validation in an independent cohort verified five candidate metabolites. ABSTRACT Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is
Hu L+9 more
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Surgical and Conservative Management in Otitic Barotrauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study. [PDF]
Abstract Objective Analyze the relationship between surgical and non‐surgical interventions for otitic barotrauma (OB), and identify underlying medical diagnosis, recurrence rates, and treatment outcomes. Study Design Retrospective cohort analysis. Setting TriNetX US collaborative network.
Khan FI+6 more
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Improving Tympanoplasty: Transverse External Auditory Canal Flap Advancement. [PDF]
We conducted this study to investigate the clinical outcomes of a new self‐created technique for improving tympanoplasty. This technique, called the external auditory canal flap advancement method, aims to treat large tympanic membrane perforations, particularly those without residual edges at the anterior margin.
Gao X+9 more
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Fluoroscopic guidance for bulla identification during ventral bulla osteotomy in eight French bulldogs. [PDF]
Abstract Objective To describe the technique and outcome of fluoroscopy to guide bulla identification in French bulldogs during ventral bulla osteotomy. Materials and methods Medical records of eight French bulldogs with otitis media that underwent a fluoroscopic‐guided ventral bulla osteotomy between January 2020 and June 2023 were reviewed ...
Lu HY+3 more
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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Audiometric Parameters for Assistive Hearing Technology for Adults and Children With Tympanic Membrane Perforation. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Introduction Tympanic membrane perforation can cause hearing impairment with detrimental effects on communication and quality of life, and is a problem affecting an estimated 250 million people. To date, there is little analysis to inform public policy on options for assistive hearing technology rehabilitation in this group.
Hampton T+3 more
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Antibiotics for sore throat [PDF]
Background: Sore throat is a common reason for people to present for medical care. Although it remits spontaneously, primary care doctors commonly prescribe antibiotics for it.
Del Mar, Chris B.+2 more
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Objective: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is mostly caused by bacterial infection of the middle ear and antibiotics are generally used empirically, which may lead to the emergence of resistant bacterial strains.
Jianghong Xu+4 more
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Objective Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a chronic infectious disease with worldwide prevalence that causes hearing loss and decreased quality of life.
Nanno F A W Peek+13 more
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Ear, nose and throat injuries at Bugando Medical Centre in northwestern Tanzania: a five-year prospective review of 456 cases. [PDF]
Injuries to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) regions are not uncommon in clinical practice and constitute a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in our setting. There is dearth of literature on this subject in our environment.
BC Okoye+20 more
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A novel mouse model of chronic ear infections is used to investigate antibiotic failure in humans. Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a neglected pediatric disease affecting 330 million worldwide for which no new drugs have been introduced for ...
K. Khomtchouk+9 more
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