The current state of ototoxicity monitoring in New Zealand. [PDF]
To explore medical oncologists' and audiologists' knowledge and attitudes regarding ototoxicity monitoring, and to gain an understanding of monitoring currently being implemented at District Health Boards (DHBs) nationwide. We also aimed to identify ways in which audiological outcomes for patients receiving potentially ototoxic treatments could be ...
Lotte, Steffens +5 more
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Audiologic Assessment and Management of Teprotumumab-Associated Ototoxicity: An Updated Narrative Review [PDF]
Introduction: Teprotumumab (Tepezza®), an insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor (IGF-1R) antagonist, is the first FDA-approved targeted therapy for thyroid eye disease (TED).
John Williams +4 more
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Clinical Considerations of Amikacin Pharmacotherapy in Adults—A Narrative Review with Focus on Safety and TDM [PDF]
Background: Amikacin remains a key agent in the treatment of severe and complicated infections due to its bactericidal activity and low risk of Clostridioides difficile infection. It retains activity against most aerobic Gram-negative bacteria, including
Daniel Orzechowski +3 more
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Exploring and Overcoming Challenges for Efficient Audiological Testing in Children Under 5 Years of Age—Screening with Otoacoustic Emissions [PDF]
Background/Objectives: Cisplatin-exposed pediatric cancer patients are at increased risk of ototoxicity, particularly those under 5 years of age. In this group, audiological monitoring is challenging, as interpretation of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and
Nienke Streefkerk +17 more
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High incidence of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in paediatric patients in the Western Cape, South Africa [PDF]
Background: Fourteen million new cancer cases are reported annually, and up to 10% of those involve children below 15 years. Cisplatin, a commonly used anti-cancer drug for its high success rate, is associated with ototoxicity.
Mukovhe Phanguphangu, Lebogang Ramma
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Re-telling the story of aminoglycoside ototoxicity: tales from sub-Saharan Africa [PDF]
BackgroundAminoglycosides, such as Streptomycin, are cheap, potent antibiotics widely used Sub-Saharan Africa. However, aminoglycosides are the commonest cause of ototoxicity.
Adebolajo A. Adeyemo +6 more
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Platinum-induced ototoxicity constitutes a significant adverse effect in pediatric oncology, frequently resulting in permanent hearing impairment with profound implications for quality of life, language acquisition, and scholastic performance.
Antonio Ruggiero +6 more
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Introduction: Nearly half of the patients who underwent chemotherapy received cisplatin as part of their regimen. Cisplatin-induced hearing loss generally starts at high frequencies first and can affect the speech frequency range after prolonged use ...
Awad, Asma Rafa. A.
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Applying U.S. National Guidelines for Ototoxicity Monitoring in Adult Patients: Perspectives on Patient Populations, Service Gaps, Barriers and Solutions [PDF]
Dawn Konrad-Martin +2 more
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Ototoxicity Monitoring Through the Eyes of the Treating Physician: Perspectives From Pulmonology and Medical Oncology [PDF]
Dawn Konrad-Martin +2 more
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