Association between systemic inflammatory markers and otosclerosis: a retrospective case–control study [PDF]
ObjectiveOtosclerosis is a localized metabolic bone disease of the otic capsule with an inflammatory component. This study investigated whether otosclerosis is associated with alterations in systemic inflammatory indices, namely the Neutrophil-to ...
Hüseyin Işık, Deniz Baklaci
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Assessment of Raftlin and blood count parameters in otosclerosis [PDF]
ObjectiveAlthough otosclerosis is a common disease, its etiology has not yet been clearly elucidated. One of the factors recently implicated in its pathogenesis is chronic inflammation.
Duygu Erdem +3 more
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A Clinical Evaluation of Calcium and Fluoride Supplementation for Tinnitus in Non-Surgical Otosclerosis: Insights from a Tertiary Care Center in Romania [PDF]
Background and Objectives: The management of chronic tinnitus in patients with otosclerosis presents a considerable clinical challenge, particularly as to those who are either ineligible for or reluctant to undergo surgical interventions.
Andrei Osman +6 more
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Interventions for the Diagnosis and Management of Otosclerosis: An Umbrella Review. [PDF]
Abstract Objective Perform an umbrella review (a systematic review of systematic reviews) to identify interventions for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of otosclerosis, to inform the development of the World Health Organization (WHO) Package of Ear and Hearing Care Interventions (PEHCI). Data Sources PubMed, Scopus, and Ovid MEDLINE databases
Chau IJ +5 more
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Sensorineural hearing loss and CT abnormalities in otosclerosis: Insights from otopathological specimens [PDF]
Objective: To identify audiometric profiles of otosclerosis patients and present Computed Tomography (CT) findings with their otopathological correlates using human temporal bone specimens.
Rafael da Costa Monsanto +4 more
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Genetic basis of otosclerosis [PDF]
Introduction. Otosclerosis is a disorder of the bone labyrinth and stapes resulting in conductive hearing loss. The genetic basis of otosclerosis still remains unknown. We aimed at reporting a comprehensive review of up-to-date knowledge on genetic basis
Zukić Branka +5 more
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Jacob's Syndrome and Hearing Loss: A Case Study. [PDF]
Bilateral mild‐to‐moderate hearing loss identified in a child with Jacob’s syndrome (47,XYY). This case highlights the importance of early audiological assessment in children with chromosomal abnormalities to facilitate timely intervention and optimize developmental outcomes.
Bagheri H +3 more
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Does bilateral otosclerosis make pre-operative bone conduction more inaccurate?
Objectives: To assess whether bilateral otosclerosis renders pre-operative bone conduction more inaccurate by increasing the Carhart effect. Methods: Retrospective review of a database of pre and post-operative audiograms of 745 ears with otosclerosis ...
Fiona McClenaghan, Jeremy Lavy
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A Call for Screening: Hearing Loss and Chronic Otitis Media in Immigrants to Sweden. [PDF]
The prevalence of chronic otitis media was 2.3% and hearing impairment was found in 15.2% in this cohort of adult immigrants to Sweden attending Swedish language classes. As learning a new language is crucial to integration into society, we advocate for the inclusion of screening audiometry in the general health check‐up for immigrants.
Kraft S +3 more
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Background Otosclerosis causes conductive, sensorineural and mixed hearing loss (CHL, SNHL, MHL) and tinnitus in young adults. It is best diagnosed on high-resolution CT (HRCT).
Bela Purohit +2 more
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