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Improved Bone Conduction and Hearing Outcomes After Stapes Surgery for Otosclerosis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 12, Issue 3, Page 298-304, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the improvement in bone conduction (BC) thresholds after stapes surgery for otosclerosis, compare the outcomes of surgical techniques, and analyze the short‐ and long‐term results to inform treatment strategies. Methods We retrospectively reviewed data from 173 patients (188 ears) who underwent total stapedectomy, partial
Na Zhang, Xiao‐Bo Ma, Dan‐Ni Wang, Yi Li, Yan Zheng, Yong‐Xin Li, Shou‐Qin Zhao   +6 more
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Evaluation of the Audiological Characteristics of Patients with Otosclerosis Referring to the Ear, Nose, and Throat Clinics of Babol City, Iran

Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Bābul, 2016
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Otosclerosis is the most common disorder of the bony labyrinth and stapes only affecting humans. Otosclerosis is considered a major cause of acquired hearing loss. This study aimed to evaluate the audiological characteristics of
K Kiakojori, M Monadi, A Khodadoost, S Soltanparast, M Sheykhzadeh, S Khafri   +5 more
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Targeting Tinnitus via Masseter Muscle Stimulation: Innovative Pencil‐Electrode TENS Therapy for Bruxism‐Associated Tinnitus

Brain and Behavior, Volume 16, Issue 5, May 2026.
An overview of the study design and principal results regarding masseter‐targeted pencil‐electrode TENS in individuals suffering from bruxism‐related tinnitus. A total of 31 participants (TENS: n = 18; Control: n = 13) underwent treatment over a period of 5 weeks.
Zehra Aydoğan, Nazife Öztürk Özdeş, Sevgi Kutlu, Kübra Binay Bolat, Emre Ocak   +4 more
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Advances in the Treatment of Sensorineural Hearing Loss: From Traditional Therapies to Stem Cell and Gene Therapies

Advanced Sensor Research, Volume 5, Issue 4, April 2026.
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) occurs in 1.5 billion globally, primary driven by damage of cochlear hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons. This review systematically examines current therapeutic strategies for sensorineural hearing loss, including traditional drug and physical therapies as well as emerging stem cell and gene therapies, providing a ...
Ruirui Chen, Yang Zhang, Zhe Li, Renjie Chai   +3 more
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Effect of stapedotomy in otosclerosis patients with advanced hearing loss

Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2009
Objectives:The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficiency of the surgery in otosclerosis patients with advanced hearing loss.Methods:The charts of 28 patients (30 ears) operated for otosclerosis with mean air conduction threshold greater than 70 dB ...
Fatma Çaylaklı, Haluk Yavuz, Cüneyt Yılmazer, Levent N. Özlüoğlu   +3 more
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Association between Vitamin D Level and Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Adults: Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
This graphical abstract illustrates the methodology and key findings of our systematic review and meta‐analysis. We comprehensively searched 4 databases, including 5 observational studies with a total of 1936 participants. The study aimed to compare serum vitamin D levels between adults with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and healthy controls.
Ahd Mortada Awad Mohmed, Tasnim Omer Mohamed Elawad, Abrar Abd Elmohaimin Ali Mohammed, Tanzeel MohamedSalih, Mohamed H. Elbadawi, Yousef Mohamed Ahmed Alslawy   +5 more
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Automated detection of otosclerosis with interpretable deep learning using temporal bone computed tomography images

Heliyon
Objective: This study aimed to develop an automated detection schema for otosclerosis with interpretable deep learning using temporal bone computed tomography images. Methods: With approval from the institutional review board, we retrospectively analyzed
Zheng Wang, Jian Song, Kaibin Lin, Wei Hong, Shuang Mao, Xuewen Wu, Jianglin Zhang   +6 more
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Investigation of Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio as a Biomarker to Evaluate Systemic Inflammation in Clinical Otosclerosis

İstanbul Medical Journal, 2019
Introduction:Otosclerosis with yet unexplained etiopathogenesis, especially for inflammatory mechanism, affects otic capsule of ear and causes progressive hearing loss.
Hasan Deniz Tansuker, Cemal Özyılmaz, Abdurrahman Buğra Cengiz, Mehmet Faruk Oktay   +3 more
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Malleostapedotomy in Patients With Stapes Fixation: A Systematic Review

The Laryngoscope, Volume 136, Issue 4, Page 1601-1613, April 2026.
This systematic review analyses the current evidence on malleostapedotomy as a primary or revision procedure in patients with stapes fixation. Twenty‐five studies comprising 632 operated ears were included. Malleostapedotomy proved to be a safe and effective alternative to incus‐anchoring stapedoplasty, with favorable hearing outcomes and a low ...
Matteo Alicandri‐Ciufelli, Edoardo D'Alessandro, Daniela Lucidi, Riccardo Nocini, Hui Davide Qiu   +4 more
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A Call for Screening: Hearing Loss and Chronic Otitis Media in Immigrants to Sweden

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 11, Issue 2, April 2026.
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.
Sofie Kraft, Ylva Dahlin‐Redfors, Radoslava Jönsson, Nina Pauli   +3 more
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