Cost‐Utility Analysis of Intracapsular and Extracapsular Techniques for Pediatric Tonsillectomy
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Intracapsular coblation tonsillectomy (ICT) is more cost‐effective than extracapsular tonsillectomy (ECT) in pediatric patients, particularly for ambulatory procedures. In a prospective cohort of over 5000 cases, ICT was associated with lower costs and comparable or better quality‐adjusted life years, even when accounting for potential revision ...
Stephen R. Chorney +2 more
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The Effect of Rivaroxaban in the Complementary Therapy of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Advanced Biomedical ResearchBackground: Due to the importance of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) and the possible role of blood coagulation in its mechanism and the likely therapeutic effect of anticoagulants and also the lack of studies in this field, this study aimed to
Mehrdad Rogha, Ehsan Moshtaghi
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Efficacy in noise of the Starkey Surflink Mobile 2 technology in directional versus omnidirectional microphone mode with experienced adult hearing aid users [PDF]
, 2016 The Starkey SurfLink Mobile 2 is a remote microphone accessory. Starkey claims that by placing the SurfLink’s internal microphone in the directional microphone setting, the participant will hear better in noise over the omnidirectional setting.
Beal, Taylor Rae
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Emerging pharmacotherapy of tinnitus [PDF]
, 2009 Tinnitus, the perception of sound in the absence of an auditory stimulus, is perceived by about 1 in 10 adults, and for at least 1 in 100, tinnitus severely affects their quality of life.
Ana Belén Elgoyhen +43 more
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Predictors of Early and Long‐Term Sound Quality Ratings in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This longitudinal study of 339 adult cochlear implant recipients demonstrates that subjective sound quality ratings improve significantly during the first 6 months post‐activation before plateauing, with early outcomes predicted by electrode placement factors (closer modiolar distance and deeper insertion depth), pre‐operative sound quality, and word ...
Katelyn A. Berg +2 more
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Prelingual deafness: Benefits from cochlear implants versus conventional hearing aids
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012 Introduction: The majority of patients with hearing loss, including those with severe hearing loss, benefits from the use of hearing aids. The cochlear implant is believed to achieve better results in a child with hearing loss in cases where the severity
Bittencourt, Aline Gomes +4 more
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Congenital Rubella and CNS Defects
Pediatric Neurology Briefs, 1987 The University Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Leeds, and the Department of Microbiology, Hospital for Sick Children, London, collaborated in a study of the time relations between maternal rubella infection in pregnancy and the presence and ...
J Gordon Millichap
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Upward Spread of Masking in Normal and Sensorineural Subjects [PDF]
, 1968 J. M. Pickett, Ellen S. Martin
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Impact of Acute Versus Chronic Unilateral Hearing Loss on Head Movement in a Novel Binaural Task
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Individuals with single‐sided deafness (SSD) may develop adaptive listening strategies with head movement patterns to optimize monaural localization and speech‐in‐noise understanding. Granular understanding of adaptive behaviors may better inform rehabilitation for SSD.
Madison V. Epperson +4 more
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Effect of Sensorineural Damage upon the Cat's Intensity-Difference Threshold [PDF]
, 1964 Donald N. Elliott
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