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Asynchronous Video-Otoscopy with a Telehealth Facilitator [PDF]

open access: yesTelemedicine and e-Health, 2013
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.A within-subject comparative design was used with 61 adults recruited from patients of a primary healthcare clinic.
Biagio-de Jager, Leigh   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Influence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency on Auditory and Vestibular Functioning: An Objective Test‐Based Systematic Review

open access: yesOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of objective audiological and vestibular assessments in detecting functional changes associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. Data Sources A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and EMBASE databases.
Nesmah Zainab   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Video-otoscopy recordings for diagnosis of childhood ear disease using telehealth at primary health care level [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
We studied the diagnoses made by an otologist and general practitioner (GP) from video-otoscopy recordings on children made by a telehealth facilitator. The gold standard was otomicroscopy by an experienced otologist.
Biagio, Leigh   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Evaluation of the Impact of Optical Coherence Tomography on Pediatrician Otologic Examination Judgment

open access: yesOTO Open, 2023
Accurate diagnosis of otitis media is imperative to judicious antibiotic prescription. Visualization of the tympanic membrane and accurate identification of middle ear effusion with standard otoscopy is inherently challenging in pediatrics, especially in
Malinda S. Teague, Ryan M. Nolan
doaj   +1 more source

Causes, treatment and outcome of external ear canal tears and avulsions in cats and dogs: 24 cases (2008‒2024)

open access: yesVeterinary Record, EarlyView.
Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the causes, treatment options and associated complications of ear canal tears and avulsions in dogs and cats. Methods This retrospective clinical study includes 14 cats and 10 dogs diagnosed with external ear canal tears and avulsions using otoscopy and/or computed tomography.
Eva M. Billau, Cetina Thiel
wiley   +1 more source

The effect and acceptability of tympanometry and pneumatic otoscopy in general practitioner diagnosis and management of childhood ear disease [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Tympanometry and pneumatic otoscopy are recommended for diagnosis of otitis media, but are not frequently used by general practitioners (GPs).
Abbott, Penelope A. (R16343)   +9 more
core   +2 more sources

Oral steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children aged 2–8 years: the OSTRICH RCT

open access: yesHealth Technology Assessment, 2018
Background: Children with hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion (OME) are commonly managed through surgical intervention, hearing aids or watchful waiting. A safe, inexpensive, effective medical treatment would enhance treatment options.
Nick A Francis   +13 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hearing Loss in Facioscapulohumeral Dystrophy

open access: yesPediatric Neurology Briefs, 2008
The clinical presentation of facioscapulohumeral dystrophy (FSHD) with unusual large 4q35 deletions was studied with attention to hearing loss.
J Gordon Millichap
doaj   +1 more source

Hearing loss increases with size but not site of tympanic membrane perforation in Aboriginal Australian children in remote locations

open access: yesLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2022
Objective To investigate the effect of size, site, and activity of tympanic membrane (TM) perforation on hearing loss (HL) in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) children. Design Observational study.
Jack Morris   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Following Eustachian Tube Dilation and PET Insertion: A Rare Complication

open access: yesWorld Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Introduction Eustachian tube dilation (ETD) is an increasingly popular and seemingly safe method of treating ETD. We present a rare case of subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following ETD. Methods Retrospective chart review. Patient consent was obtained for data collection, analysis, drafting, and publication of information ...
Mihai A. Bentan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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