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Absent otoacoustic emissions predict otitis media in young Aboriginal children: A birth cohort study in Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children in an arid zone of Western Australia [PDF]

, 2008
BACKGROUND: Otitis media (OM) is the most common paediatric illness for which antibiotics are prescribed. In Australian Aboriginal children OM is frequently asymptomatic and starts at a younger age, is more common and more likely to result in hearing ...
Lehmann, D, Weeks, S, Jacoby, P, Elsbury, D, Finucane, J, Stokes, A, Monck, R, Coates, H, Aalberse, J, Alpers, K, Arumugaswamy, A, Beissbarth, J, Bonney, P, Bowman, J, Carter, J, Carville, K, Coleman, S, Cripps, A, Dorizzi, L, Dunn, D, Edwards, E, Forrest, A, Foxwell, R, Gordon, C, Harrington, B, Harnett, G, Jeffries-Stokes, C, Johnston, J, Jones, G, de Klerk, NH, Kyd, J, Kyaw-Myint, SM, Lannigan, F, Leach, AJ, Lewis, T, McAullay, D, McIntosh, P, Meiklejohn, K, Murphy, D, Nichols, F, Pingault, N, Richmond, P, Riley, TV, Sivwright, K, Smith, D, Sorian, S, Spencer, J, Stanley, FJ, Tamwoy, J, Taylor, A, Watson, K, Wood, K   +51 more
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Improved Bone Conduction and Hearing Outcomes After Stapes Surgery for Otosclerosis

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
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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Evaluating the generalizability of deep learning image classification algorithms to detect middle ear disease using otoscopy

Scientific Reports, 2023
To evaluate the generalizability of artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that use deep learning methods to identify middle ear disease from otoscopic images, between internal to external performance.
Al-Rahim Habib, Yixi Xu, Kris Bock, Shrestha Mohanty, Tina Sederholm, William B. Weeks, Rahul Dodhia, Juan Lavista Ferres, Chris Perry, Raymond Sacks, Narinder Singh   +10 more
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Risk Factors and Predictive Model for Otitis Media With Effusion After Radiotherapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study

World Journal of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the impact of different radiation fields on the risk of otitis media with effusion (OME) in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) patients and to develop a nomogram to identify high‐risk patients after radiotherapy. Methods Clinical data were collected from 170 NPC patients who underwent radiotherapy at Peking Union Medical ...
Zhi‐Jin Han, Shu Wang, Shu‐Yi Wang, Zhi‐Yuan Wu, Meng‐Yao Xie, Chen Li, Qi Tang, Xiao‐Wu Huang, Yu‐Liang Sun, Xin‐Hai Wang, Ke Hu, Hua Yang   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

SkillsLab+ - Digitization of the Otoscopy Station through State of the Art Methods of Augmented Reality

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, 2023
The paper discusses SkillsLab+, a medical augmented reality application developed to digitize the practical course SkillsLab. This application provides medical students with a digital tool to learn and apply practical hand movements, initial treatment ...
Gießer Christian, Karunairatnam Archsayan, Schmitt Johannes, Brück Rainer   +3 more
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Management of patients with non-syndromic clefts of the lip and/or palate Part 1:from antenatal diagnosis to primary surgery [PDF]

, 2014
Patients with clefts of the lip and/or palate require input from a diverse group of medical, surgical, dental and parasurgical specialties working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the UK. Co-ordinated care ensures that the patient receives optimal
McIntyre, Grant T.
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Extensive Subcutaneous Emphysema and Pneumomediastinum Following Eustachian Tube Dilation and PET Insertion: A Rare Complication

World 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, Nam K. Lee, Scott E. Mann, Emily Ambrose   +3 more
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Otologic Findings Based on no Complaints in a Pediatric Examination

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019
Introduction the otological evaluation is highly significant in those branches of medicine in which the general evaluation of the patient is conducted by general practitioners and pediatricians.
Emine Demir, Sevgi Topal, Gorkem Atsal, Mehmet Erdil, Zerrin Ozergin Coskun, Engin Dursun   +5 more
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Otoscopic visualization of cerumen: inter-rater agreement [PDF]

, 2005
A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Speech and Hearing Sciences), The University of Hong Kong, June 30, 2005.Also available in print.Thesis (B.Sc)--University of Hong Kong, 2005 ...
Chan, Hin-yau, Denise
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Feasibility and acceptability of training community health workers in ear and hearing care in Malawi: a cluster randomised controlled trial. [PDF]

, 2017
OBJECTIVE: To assess the feasibility and acceptability of training community health workers (CHWs) in ear and hearing care, and their ability to identify patients with ear and hearing disorders. DESIGN: Cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT). SETTING:
Goplen, Frederik K, Kuper, Hannah, Mulwafu, Wakisa, Viste, Asgaut   +3 more
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