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Research priorities in spasmodic dysphonia [PDF]

open access: yesOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2008
ObjectiveTo identify research priorities to increase understanding of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and improved treatment of spasmodic dysphonia.Study Design and SettingA multidisciplinary working group was formed that included both scientists and clinicians from multiple disciplines (otolaryngology, neurology, speech pathology, genetics, and ...
Laryngeal and Speech Section, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD ( host institution )   +15 more
openaire   +5 more sources

Efficacy and Safety of Zolpidem for Focal Dystonia After Neurosurgical Treatments: A Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesFrontiers in Neurology, 2022
Although there are several reports of the significant efficacy of zolpidem for treating dystonia, zolpidem is still considered an anecdotal treatment. Here, we evaluated the efficacy and safety of zolpidem for treating residual dystonia in patients who ...
Shiro Horisawa   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Guidelines for the Use of Botulinum Toxin in Otolaryngology From the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics Guideline Task Force [PDF]

open access: yesClinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics created a task force to establish clinical practice guidelines for the use of botulinum toxin (BT) in otolaryngology.
  +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Deep Learning Application for Vocal Fold Disease Prediction Through Voice Recognition: Preliminary Development Study

open access: yesJournal of Medical Internet Research, 2021
BackgroundDysphonia influences the quality of life by interfering with communication. However, a laryngoscopic examination is expensive and not readily accessible in primary care units.
Hu, Hao-Chun   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Chemodenervation of the Larynx

open access: yesToxins, 2017
Botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) has existed for thousands of years; however, it was not medically utilized until investigations into its therapeutic use began in sincerity during the late 1970s and 1980s.
Rachel Kaye, Andrew Blitzer
doaj   +1 more source

Review of differential diagnosis and management of spasmodic dysphonia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Purpose of Review: The recent literature on spasmodic dysphonia is reviewed with regard to pathogenesis, differential diagnosis, treatment options, audits, and current methods of management.
Baldner   +44 more
core   +1 more source

Botulinum Neurotoxin Therapy in the Clinical Management of Laryngeal Dystonia

open access: yesToxins, 2022
Laryngeal dystonia (LD), or spasmodic dysphonia (SD), is a chronic, task-specific, focal movement disorder affecting the larynx. It interferes primarily with the essential functions of phonation and speech.
Winnie Yeung   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Tracing Spasmodic Dysphonia: the source of Ludwig Traube’s priority [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objectives: Since the mid-20th century, one citation is given historical priority as the first description of Spasmodic Dysphonia (SD): Ludwig Traube’s 1871 case of the “spastic form of nervous hoarseness”.
Arnold GE   +8 more
core   +1 more source

Clinical aspects of spasmodic dysphonia. [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, 1978
The clinical features of 12 patients with spasmodic dysphonia are described. In 11 patients, the voice was strained, harsh, tight, and tremulous, and was low in volume and pitch. Speech, which was sometimes barely intelligible, was interrupted by irregular stoppages and catches of the voice; it required considerable effort, and was accompanied by ...
K. Izdebski   +2 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Spread of dystonia in patients with idiopathic adult-onset laryngeal dystonia [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Background and purpose: Adult-onset laryngeal dystonia (LD) can be isolated or can be associated with dystonia in other body parts. Combined forms can be segmental at the onset or can result from dystonia spread to or from the larynx.
3   +26 more
core   +2 more sources

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