Multi-channel portable odor delivery device for self-administered and rapid smell testing [PDF]
To improve our understanding of the perception of odors, researchers are often required to undertake experimental procedures with users exposed to multiple odors in a variety of settings, including to diagnose smell loss in clinics and care homes ...
Richard Hopper+7 more
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Olfactory function testing before and after anesthesia
This study aimed to determine whether anesthesia would affect olfactory function. Patients who were admitted for surgical intervention that did not include the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses were included in this prospective cohort study.
Anna Kristina Hernandez+3 more
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Symptoms of depression change with olfactory function
Olfactory loss is associated with symptoms of depression. The present study, conducted on a large cohort of mostly dysosmic patients, aimed to investigate whether improvement in olfactory performance would correspond with a decrease in depression ...
Agnieszka Sabiniewicz+3 more
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Topical Administration of Mometasone Is Not Helpful in Post-COVID-19 Olfactory Dysfunction
Persistent olfactory dysfunction is a major concern post-COVID-19, affecting up to 5% of all patients. Different therapeutic options, including mometasone nasal spray, have been recommended, only some of which have been validated for post-COVID-19 ...
Constantin A. Hintschich+3 more
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Odours count: human olfactory ecology appears to be helpful in the improvement of the sense of smell
Odours modify human behaviour. Research in this field develops rapidly, providing more and more exciting discoveries. In this context, our daily odorous environment has been surprisingly poorly explored.
Anna Oleszkiewicz+5 more
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Effects of odors on sleep quality in 139 healthy participants
The present study aimed to systematically examine whether laurinal, orange odor, and a specifically designed “perfume” influence sleep quality. During sleep, healthy participants (n = 139) were presented with odor or no odor through nose clips for ...
Agnieszka Sabiniewicz+4 more
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Advancement of PD Is Reflected by White Matter Changes in Olfactory Areas: A Pilot Study
Loss of sense of smell is a well-known non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Here, we present insight into the association between PD advancement and equivalents of smell loss in olfactory-eloquent brain areas, such as the posterior cortex and ...
Thomas Hummel+5 more
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A potential biomarker of cognitive impairment: The olfactory dysfunction and its genes expression
Abstract Objective Accumulation evidence has reported that olfactory impairment may be an essential clinical marker and predictor of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease. Method Participants were enrolled in the population‐based, prospective study in Fuxin county, Liaoning province, China between 2019 and 2021.
Jiayi Song+11 more
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COVID‐19 and the risk of Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis
Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the healthcare system, economy, and society. Studies have reported that COVID‐19 may cause various neurologic symptoms, including cognitive impairment.
Hanyu Zhang, Zengyuan Zhou
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Antinuclear antibodies in postinfectious smell loss - a pilot study [PDF]
Background: Numerous diseases are mediated by autoimmune mechanisms some of which have been shown to be associated with reduced olfactory function, e.g. systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren syndrome, psoriasis vulgaris.
U. Walliczek-Dworschak+3 more
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