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Single Cold Atmospheric Plasma Therapy May Improve the Treatment Outcome of Canine Otitis Externa With Secondary Infection

Veterinary Dermatology, Volume 37, Issue 1, Page 103-110, February 2026.
Background: Otitis externa with secondary bacterial or yeast infection is a common problem in small animal practice. Cold physical plasma (CPP) has been reported to have antimicrobial activity in vitro. Results: Ears treated additionally with CPP showed lower otic scores after 21 days compared to nontreated ears, although this difference was not ...
Ralf S. Mueller, Cosima Bouassiba
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Evaluating the outcomes of a hearing screening service for grade one learners in urban areas at Durban, South Africa

Journal of Public Health in Africa, 2015
Early intervention through hearing screening can reduce the negative impact of hearing loss for children. Optimal outcomes are achieved when an appropriate screening protocol is selected, a pathway for follow up care is established, and when a hearing ...
Samantha Govender, Nabeela Latiff, Nusaiba Asmal, Sadaksha Ramsaroop, Tumeka Mbele   +4 more
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A Novel Frameshift Variant c.1023_1029del (p.Asp342ArgfsTer54) Leading to Extended Incorrect Protein C Termini in HOMER2 Causing Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, Volume 40, Issue 1, January 2026.
We identified a novel c.1023_1029del (p.Asp342ArgfsTer54) frameshift variant in the HOMER2 gene that causes ADNSHL in a Chinese family with progressive, post‐lingual sensorineural hearing loss. The c.1023_1029del variant deletes 7 nucleotides, leading to an extended incorrect protein C terminus and marks the sixth pathogenic (or likely pathogenic ...
Li‐Ting Peng, Wei‐Qian Wang, Sha‐Sha Huang, Min Liu, Su‐Yan Yang, Dong‐Yang Kang, Xiang Wang, Xue Gao, Yong‐Yi Yuan, Jin‐Cao Xu   +9 more
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Efficacy of Over‐the‐Counter Cerumen Removal Devices: A Randomized Trial

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, Volume 10, Issue 6, December 2025.
ABSTRACT Objective Consumer interest in ear hygiene has created an industry worth $2 billion, offering tools claiming to assist in cerumen removal. In this study, we aimed to compare the efficacy of self‐operated over‐the‐counter (OTC) cerumen removal devices.
William E. Kamm, McKenzie M. Tolan, Catherine L. Kennedy, Janet S. Choi, Schelomo Marmor, Meredith E. Adams   +5 more
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Diagnostic methods for acute otitis media in 1 to 12 year old children: a cross sectional study in primary health care

BMC Family Practice, 2019
Background Otoscopy alone has low sensitivity and specificity for acute otitis media (AOM). Otomicroscopy and pneumatic methods are superior to otoscopy. However, these methods require clinical skills.
Pär-Daniel Sundvall, Chrysoula E. Papachristodoulou, Lena Nordeman   +2 more
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Auditory Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Orthognathic Surgery: An Analysis of Middle Ear Disease

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 173, Issue 6, Page 1463-1469, December 2025.
Abstract Objective To characterize postoperative Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) and middle ear pathology following Le Fort I osteotomy. Study Design Retrospective cohort study. Setting Single tertiary care center. Methods Patients who underwent Le Fort I (LF1) osteotomy between 2000 and 2022 were identified using CPT codes.
Sarah E. Hughes, Shadi Mehrabi, Grace Carvette, Anahita H. Mehta, Emily Z. Stucken   +4 more
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Longitudinal Insights into Sensorineural and Noise‐Induced Hearing Loss in Adolescents Aged 13‐18 Years

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 173, Issue 6, Page 1385-1392, December 2025.
Abstract Objective To describe the prevalence of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and probable noise‐induced hearing loss (NIHL) among 18‐year‐olds, and to examine changes in prevalence and severity between ages 13 and 18. Study Design Data were obtained from the Generation R Study, a prospective birth cohort in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Stefanie N. H. Reijers, Jantien L. Vroegop, Danique E. Paping, Marieke Pronk, André Goedegebure, Bernd Kremer, Marc P. van der Schroeff   +6 more
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Standardized Checklist for Otoscopy Performance Evaluation: A Validation Study of a Tool to Assess Pediatric Otoscopy Skills

MedEdPORTAL, 2016
Introduction Acute otitis media (AOM) is the most frequently diagnosed pediatric illness in the United States and the most common indication for antibiotic prescription.
Caroline R. Paul, Meg G. Keeley, Gregory Rebella, John G. Frohna   +3 more
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Diagnostic methods and written advice for acute otitis media in primary health care

Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care
Background Otomicroscopy and pneumatic methods are superior to otoscopy alone in diagnosing acute otitis media (AOM). There is a lack of knowledge regarding the use of different diagnostic methods for AOM in primary health care in Sweden and Norway ...
Veronica Frey Esgård, Ida Lindman, Anja Maria Braend, Guro Haugen Fossum, Thorbjörn Lundberg, Anna Moberg, Lena Nordeman, Chrysoula Papachristodoulou, Pär-Daniel Sundvall   +8 more
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The manifestation of middle ear pathology in an elderly group

South African Journal of Communication Disorders, 1988
There is a lack of clarity in the literature regarding the manifestation of the structural changes due to aging in the middle ear and the pathology which occurs in the elderly.
N. J. Cilliers, A. van der Merwe, M. Hurter, O. Nel   +3 more
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