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ABSTRACT Background Acute otitis media (AOM) affects over 709 million individuals globally each year, more than half of whom are children < 5 years. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading viral cause of pediatric respiratory illness. We aimed to estimate the burden of RSV in children < 5 years with AOM Methods We performed a systematic review ...
Sebastien Kenmoe +4 more
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New horizons: otitis media research in Australia [PDF]
Otitis media affects nearly all children worldwide. Despite an enormous amount of research, our understanding of this common condition continues to be challenged. New pathogens involved in otitis media are still being identified.
Coates, Harvey L. C. +5 more
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NOD2/RICK-dependent β-defensin 2 regulation is protective for nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae-induced middle ear infection. [PDF]
Middle ear infection, otitis media (OM), is clinically important due to the high incidence in children and its impact on the development of language and motor coordination.
Lee, Yoo Jin +5 more
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ABSTRACT Chronic suppurative otitis media is an easily managed condition with potential for severe sinus thrombophlebitis complications secondary to cholesteatoma, if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Diagnosis relies on the culture and sensitivity of the drained suppuration, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
Abdullah Nadeem +8 more
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Detection of Fungal DNA in the Middle Ear Effusion of Patients Suffering from Otitis Media with Effusion [PDF]
"nBackground: Otitis media with effusion (OME) is common in the children. It is proven that pathogenic bacteria as a causative agent of middle ear effusion, however the role of fungal infection in otitis media with effusion remains unclear ...
MM Jalali +4 more
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Role of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Adults [PDF]
We have here studied the relationship between Eustachian tube dysfunction and laryngopharyngeal reflux, evaluating also the results of medical therapy in patients with such problems.
Apisa, Pasqualina +7 more
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ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic surgical approaches for nasopharyngeal malignancies, including recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma (rNPC) and nasopharyngeal salivary gland tumors (NSGT), have seen significant development over the last decades. Our groups have expanded the classification of nasopharyngeal endoscopic resections (NER) from type 1 to 3 to ...
Francesco Boaria +20 more
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Asynchronous video-otoscopy with a telehealth facilitator [PDF]
Objective: The study investigated whether video-otoscopic images taken by a telehealth clinic facilitator are sufficient for accurate asynchronous diagnosis by an otolaryngologist within a heterogeneous population.
Adeyemo, Adebolajo +4 more
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Cochlear implantation (CI) is a safe and well‐established intervention for sensorineural hearing loss, with a low incidence of severe postoperative infections. We present the first reported case of cerebellar abscess and herniation due to CI infection. This unique case involves a 57‐year‐old man with recurrent cochlear implant infections, necessitating
Celine Molfetta +5 more
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Spontaneously Extruded Osteoma of the External Auditory Canal
Osteomas of the external ear canal are rare but benign bony growths. We present a case report of an external auditory canal osteoma in a 74‐year‐old female that spontaneously extruded from the ear. The patient was evaluated after the lesion dislodged from her ear canal without physical manipulation or operative intervention, and she presented the ...
Kristen L. Zayan +3 more
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