Abstract At a cocktail party, we can broadly monitor the entire acoustic scene to detect important cues (e.g., our names being called, or the fire alarm going off), or selectively listen to a target sound source (e.g., a conversation partner). It has recently been observed that individual neurons in the avian field L (analog to the mammalian auditory cortex) can display broad spatial tuning to single targets and selective tuning to a target embedded in spatially distributed sound...
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Abstract Background Photodynamic therapy (PDT) with 5‐aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a well‐known treatment for non‐hypertrophic actinic keratoses and superficial basal‐cell carcinomas. Objectives In this study, we first revealed that ALA‐PDT treatment effectively ameliorated the psoriasis‐like lesion in imiquimod (IMQ)‐induced mouse model and further explored the potential molecular mechanism and related signaling pathways during the treatment. Besides, we also confirmed a significant alleviation...
Abstract The existence of a gut‐skin axis is supported by increasing evidence, but its translational potential is not widely recognized. Studies linked inflammatory skin diseases to an imbalanced gut microbiome, hence, the modulation of the gut microbiota to improve skin condition seems to be a promising approach. Today there is a growing interest in natural products as alternatives to synthetic drugs. In this respect, oral probiotics could be a simple, safe and cheap modality in the therapeutic...
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Objective The primary objective of our study was to determine the quality of life (QOL) using a talking tracheostomy tube. Methods Randomized clinical trial (NCT2018562). Adult intensive care unit patients who were mechanically ventilated, awake, alert, attempting to communicate, English‐speaking, and could not tolerate one‐way speaking valve were included. Intervention comprised a Blue Line Ultra Suctionaid (BLUSA) talking tracheostomy tube (Smiths Medical, Dublin, OH, US). Outcome measures...
Objectives/Hypothesis Reversibility of nasal airflow after decongestion measured by rhinomanometry is associated with the severity of allergic inflammation. Peak nasal flow is a simpler alternative method for assessing nasal patency. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between changes in peak nasal expiratory and inspiratory flows (PNEFs and PNIFs) after decongestion and nasal mucociliary clearance times (NMCCTs). Study Design Single‐center, prospective cross‐sectional study....
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Abstract At a cocktail party, we can broadly monitor the entire acoustic scene to detect important cues (e.g., our names being called, or the fire alarm going off), or selectively listen to a target sound source (e.g., a conversation partner). It has recently been observed that individual neurons in the avian field L (analog to the mammalian auditory cortex) can display broad spatial tuning to single targets and selective tuning to a target embedded in spatially distributed sound...
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Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: Auris Nasus LarynxAuthor(s): Baklaci Deniz, Kuzucu Ihsan, Guler Ismail, Kum Rauf Oguzhan, Ozcan MugeAbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to analyze the factors affecting postoperative hearing results of patients with otosclerosis.MethodsMedical records of 245 patients with clinical otosclerosis who underwent stapes surgery at our center from January 2009 to December 2018 were reviewed. The retrospectively collected data included patients’ demographics,...
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Abstract Place and Duration Initial Audit of CT PS performed at Royal Sussex County Hospital over a three month period from 1st December 2016 to 1st March 2017. Following focused clinician education and the introduction of a CT paranasal sinus protocol a second audit cycle was performed from 1st June 2017 to 1st August 2017. Methods All patients who had CT paranasal sinuses requested by the ENT department within the audit cycle periods were included. Retrospective electronic case nose review...
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Objective: Although multicentricity is a common feature of thyroid papillary microcancer, it might be difficult to predict this histopathological feature preoperatively. Methods: The records of 306 papillary microcancer patients who underwent thyroidectomy were evaluated. Papillary microcancer was diagnosed as an incidental histopathological finding in 242 (group 1), and by preoperative fine-needle aspiration biopsy in 64 (group 2). Demographic data and histopathological features were compared between...
Eur Thyroid J 2019;8:1–127
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Publication date: Available online 7 August 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Oguz Ari, Sema Karabudak, M. Tayyar Kalcioglu, A. Yasemin Gunduz, Riza DurmazAbstractObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the composition and the diversity of bacteriome in middle ear effusion (MEE) and adenoid specimens of pediatric patients having otitis media with effusion (OME).Materials and MethodsSample collection from children with OME followed by next generation...
Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Rachel Whelan, Amber Shaffer, Joseph E. DoharAbstractObjectivesGiven the potential for devastating complications associated with esophageal impaction of a button battery, there is a need to distinguish between a button battery and look-alike stacked coins at the time of presentation. Given there have been no studies analyzing differences in radiographic density between these two...
Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: International Journal of Pediatric OtorhinolaryngologyAuthor(s): Yunxiao Wu, Guoshuang Feng, Zhifei Xu, Xiaodan Li, Li Zheng, Wentong Ge, Xin NiAbstractObjectiveThis study aimed to identify the heterogeneity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome clinical presentation in children.ParticipantsChildren who were 3-14 years old and with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome after polysomnography monitoring (apnea and hypopnea index>5 or obstructive apnea...
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The early efforts of pediatric airway surgeons, gastroenterologists, and pulmonologists to optimize surgical outcomes involved evaluating multiple organ systems for diseases negatively affecting surgery. This resulted in coordinated clinics with multiple services, ancillary testing, and endoscopic procedures, known as aerodigestive programs. These programs have nationally increased the value of care, with multidisciplinary experts delivering organized and efficient care to children with complex needs....
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Publication date: Available online 6 August 2019Source: Acta Otorrinolaringológica EspañolaAuthor(s): Kartik Parelkar, Devika Shere, Keya ShahAbstractBackgroundMeato-mastoid fistula is a connection between the external auditory canal and the mastoid cavity. It may be iatrogenic or pathological. The repair of these focal canal wall defects is necessary to prevent retraction pockets or sequential cholesteatoma and attain relief from otorrhoea.Aim/objectiveTo study the effectiveness of an innovative...
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Background: Although the rates of occurrence of age-related diseases, including presbycusis and cognitive disorders, have increased with an increase in the geriatric population, the relationship between these two conditions remains unclear. Objective: To investigate the association between presbycusis and cognitive disorder. Subjects and Methods: A retrospective review of patient medical records was conducted at a single tertiary university hospital. This study enrolled 399 patients aged ≥65 years...
Objective: To assess the relationship between ocular (oVEMPs) and cervical (cVEMPs) vestibular evoked myogenic potentials and audiometrically determined clinical stage in Ménière’s disease (MD). Methods: Thirty-four unilateral MD patients and 30 healthy volunteers were included in the study. Pure-tone hearing levels, oVEMPs, cVEMPs, and videonystagmography results were analyzed and compared between the groups. Results: Both oVEMPs and cVEMPs were highly reproducible in the control group. At the early...
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Conditions: Patient Satisfaction; SurgeryInterventions: Other: Precare; Other: usual standard of careSponsor: Jewish General HospitalNot yet recruiting
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