Otogenic route of meningitis was associated with greater cochlear hair cell loss in comparison with the meningogenic one in this otopathology study. Neuronal depletion has been traditionally implicated in failed hearing rehabilitation of post‐meningitis deafness.
Matheus Pedrosa Tavares +5 more
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The Role of Passives Smoking in the Occurrence of Acute Otitis Media
Background: Acute otitis media is a common childhood disease with high cost in each community. Therefore, recognition of predisposing factors for acute otitis media has significant role in prevention of it and is cost-effective.
Nezamoddin Berjis +4 more
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Pola Bakteri Aerob Pada Pasien Dengan Diagnosis Otitis Media Supuratif Akut Di Poliklinik Tht-kl Rsup. Prof. Dr. R. D. Kandou Manado [PDF]
: Otitis media is an inflammation of part or all of the middle ear mucosa. Eustachi tube obstruction is a basic causative factor in acute otitis media. The tract infections can cause swelling around the channel, crunch, and as a result formed pus in the ...
Mamonto, N. D. (Nur) +2 more
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Delayed antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory infections [PDF]
Background: Concerns exist regarding antibiotic prescribing for respiratory tract infections (RTIs) owing to adverse reactions, cost, and antibacterial resistance. One proposed strategy to reduce antibiotic prescribing is to provide prescriptions, but to
Del Mar, Chris B +4 more
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Comparative Study of Tympanic Membrane Regeneration Therapy for Chronic Otitis Media
This study compared tympanic membrane regeneration therapy (TMRT) with conventional tympanoplasty (CTP) for the treatment of chronic suppurative perforated otitis media (COM). TMRT has many advantages over CTP as a surgical treatment for COM. In particular, significant differences were observed in operative time, hearing improvement, and patient ...
Shin‐ichi Kanemaru +8 more
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Risk factors for otitis media and sinusitis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiotherapy [PDF]
Objective To investigate the risk factors for otitis media and sinusitis in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma after radiothe-rapy. Methods The clinical data from 207 patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who underwent radiotherapy at the Affiliated
CUI Ziyuan, WANG Lin, ZHANG Jisheng, LI Shunke, YAN Xudong, JIANG Yan
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Disparities in Hearing Screening Practices in Minnesota Elementary Schools
ABSTRACT Objective Identifying and addressing pediatric hearing loss is critical to supporting a child's development. School‐based hearing screening is a mainstay of timely identification of hearing loss. The objectives of this study were to characterize the current hearing screening practices in public, charter, and private elementary schools in ...
Autefeh Sajjadi +12 more
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Molar incisor hypomineralisation: current knowledge and practice
Background Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a common developmental dental condition that presents in childhood. Areas of poorly formed enamel affect one or more first permanent molars and can cause opacities on the anterior teeth. MIH presents a variety of challenges for the dental team as well as functional and social impacts for affected ...
Helen D. Rodd +4 more
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Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules in domestic and wild animal species [PDF]
Hyperostotic tympanic bone spicules (HTBS), or "mucoperiosteal exostoses" (ME, syn.) are small, globular (>= 1 mm in diameter), mostly stalked and drumstick-like, bony structures, which arise from the inner wall of the tympanic bulla and project into the
Blutke, A +5 more
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Canal Cholesteatoma Presentation and Management: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Abstract Objective To evaluate current understanding of external auditory canal cholesteatoma (EACC), its symptomatic burden, clinical features, diagnostic approach, and management strategies to reduce delays in diagnosis. Data Sources PubMed, CINAHL, COCHRANE Library, and SCOPUS.
Angelica M. Walker +6 more
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