Prevalence of gram-negative infections in cervico-facial sepsis [PDF]
Magister Chirurgiae Dentium (MChD)In cervico-facial sepsis a substantial proportion of organisms are normally gram-negative staining of which the majority are anaerobes (Boyanova 2006 and Sanchez 2010).
Barnard, Neil
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Biologics for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps : state of the art [PDF]
Chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) is a complex upper airway disease affecting up to 11% of the population of Western Europe. In these western countries, 85% of the CRSwNP disease reveals a type 2 inflammatory pattern. In the last 15 years,
Bachert, Claus +3 more
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Factors Affecting Nasal Discharge in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients
This study aimed to identify patient‐specific factors influencing the severity of nasal drainage in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients. It found that postnasal discharge (PND) was the most severe symptom, with female gender, CRS without nasal polyps, prior endoscopic sinus surgery, and allergies significantly associated with severe PND.
Pranav A. Patel +7 more
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The effect of dietary intake, physical activity and posture on pepsin concentrations detected in the saliva of free-living, healthy individuals [PDF]
Introduction: Diet and lifestyle are believed to be major causes of gastric reflux. The occurrence of reflux is associated with a number of respiratory, oesophageal and airways conditions.
Brownlee, Iain +8 more
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Sterile Nasal Septal Abscess in Ulcerative Colitis With Crypt Abscess‐Like Neutrophilic Infiltration
We report a rare case of sterile nasal septal abscess in a patient with ulcerative colitis. Histopathological analysis revealed crypt abscess‐like neutrophilic infiltration in the nasal mucosal glands, resembling a typical feature of ulcerative colitis.
Masakazu Murayama +3 more
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A study of the etiology of referred Otalgia [PDF]
Introduction: Otalgia is one of the complaints which may occur at any age. The etiology of the pain may be in the ear, structures around the ear or other head and neck structures.
Behnampour, N., Taziki, M.H.
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A case-control study of medical, psychological and socio-economic factors influencing the severity of chronic rhinosinusitis [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common and debilitating disorder. Little is known about the epidemiology of this disease. The aims of the study were to identify differences in socio-economic variables and quality of life between patients ...
Anari, Shahram +9 more
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Polyphenolic Activation of Basophils Explains Alcohol Hypersensitivity in AERD
The mechanism behind alcohol sensitivity in AERD has not been previously characterized. This study demonstrates the activation of basophils in patients with CRSwNP and AERD by polyphenolic compounds, but not ethanol. Since these compounds can be found in alcoholic beverages in similar frequencies by which they trigger symptoms, this research provides a
Spencer C. Payne +3 more
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Anatomically Constrained Video-CT Registration via the V-IMLOP Algorithm
Functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) is a surgical procedure used to treat acute cases of sinusitis and other sinus diseases. FESS is fast becoming the preferred choice of treatment due to its minimally invasive nature.
BB Avants +11 more
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Profiling risk factors for chronic uveitis in juvenile idiopathic arthritis: a new model for EHR-based research. [PDF]
BackgroundJuvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common rheumatic disease in children. Chronic uveitis is a common and serious comorbid condition of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, with insidious presentation and potential to cause blindness. Knowledge
Bauer-Mehren, Anna +5 more
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