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Adverse Events Associated With Laser Use in the Upper Airway.

Related Articles Adverse Events Associated With Laser Use in the Upper Airway. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820938743 Authors: Tong JY, Pasick LJ, Benito DA, Sataloff RT Abstract OBJECTIVE: Surgical lasers are used extensively in head and neck surgery. Laser use in the upper airway offers many advantages but also presents risks to patients and operators that are not reported comprehensively. This study aims to summarize...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Factors Influencing the Development of Pneumonia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-analysis.

Related Articles Factors Influencing the Development of Pneumonia in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer: A Meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820938011 Authors: Reddy PD, Yan F, Nguyen SA, Nathan CO Abstract OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to identify factors that are associated with the occurrence of pneumonia in patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) after treatment. DATA SOURCES: PubMed, Scopus,...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

The Infratemporal Fossa Sign: Pilot Study of a Potential Clue to Eustachian Salpingitis.

Related Articles The Infratemporal Fossa Sign: Pilot Study of a Potential Clue to Eustachian Salpingitis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820940219 Authors: McCoul ED Abstract Aural discomfort may be the result of obstructive eustachian tube (ET) dysfunction, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or other causes. The infratemporal fossa (ITF) sign, in which a patient points to a characteristic location below the auricle, is...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Pain and Opioid Analgesic Use After Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery.

Related Articles Pain and Opioid Analgesic Use After Otorhinolaryngologic Surgery. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820933223 Authors: Kim M, Kacker A, Kutler DI, Tabaee A, Stewart MG, Kjaer K, Sclafani AP Abstract OBJECTIVE: To quantify pain and opioid use after otorhinolaryngologic surgery. To determine the effect of patient and surgical factors on primary outcomes. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort. SETTING:...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Intranasal Antiviral Drug Delivery and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A State of the Art Review.

Related Articles Intranasal Antiviral Drug Delivery and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): A State of the Art Review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820933170 Authors: Higgins TS, Wu AW, Illing EA, Sokoloski KJ, Weaver BA, Anthony BP, Hughes N, Ting JY Abstract OBJECTIVE: To provide a state of the art review of intranasal antiviral drug delivery and to discuss current applications, adverse reactions, and future considerations...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Reconstruction After Salvage Total Laryngectomy: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis.

Related Articles Reconstruction After Salvage Total Laryngectomy: A Cost-effectiveness Analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820936264 Authors: Acevedo JR, Yu JC, Cameron B, Nurimba M, Hay JW, Kokot NC Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the most cost-effective reconstruction method after salvage total laryngectomy. STUDY DESIGN: Cost-effectiveness analysis. SETTING: Tertiary care hospitals with head...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Olfactory Training for Postviral Olfactory Dysfunction: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Related Articles Olfactory Training for Postviral Olfactory Dysfunction: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820943550 Authors: Kattar N, Do TM, Unis GD, Migneron MR, Thomas AJ, McCoul ED Abstract OBJECTIVE: Olfactory dysfunction is a common problem that is most frequently attributed to upper respiratory infection. Postviral olfactory dysfunction (PVOD) can be prolonged and clinically challenging...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Intranasal Corticosteroid Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Reported Safety and Adverse Effects in Children.

Related Articles Intranasal Corticosteroid Therapy: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Reported Safety and Adverse Effects in Children. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2020 Jul 14;:194599820931454 Authors: Donaldson AM, Choby G, Kim DH, Marks LA, Lal D Abstract OBJECTIVES: To address concerns related to the safety profile of both Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved and non-FDA-approved intranasal corticosteroid (INCS) use in the...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Emergency neck MRI: feasibility and diagnostic accuracy in cases of neck infection.

Related Articles Emergency neck MRI: feasibility and diagnostic accuracy in cases of neck infection. Acta Radiol. 2020 Jul 13;:284185120940242 Authors: Nurminen J, Velhonoja J, Heikkinen J, Happonen T, Nyman M, Irjala H, Soukka T, Mattila K, Hirvonen J Abstract BACKGROUND: Computed tomography (CT) has traditionally been the first-line imaging method in neck emergencies such as deep neck infections. Due to superior soft-tissue contrast,...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

A Comparison of Sphenoid Sinus Osteoneogenesis in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease.

Related Articles A Comparison of Sphenoid Sinus Osteoneogenesis in Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease. Am J Rhinol Allergy. 2020 Jul 13;:1945892420941732 Authors: Malfitano MJ, Santarelli GD, Gelpi M, Brown WC, Stepp WH, Hernandez S, Kimple AJ, Thorp BD, Zanation AM, Ebert CS Abstract BACKGROUND: Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) is characterized by excessive leukotriene production, diffuse polyp burden and osteitic bone...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

In Vivo Imaging of Click-Crosslinked Hydrogel Depots Following Intratympanic Injection.

Related Articles In Vivo Imaging of Click-Crosslinked Hydrogel Depots Following Intratympanic Injection. Materials (Basel). 2020 Jul 09;13(14): Authors: Ju HJ, Park M, Park JH, Shin GR, Choi HS, Suh MW, Kim MS Abstract In this study, we developed injectable intratympanic hyaluronic acid (HA) depots for the treatment of hearing loss. We prepared an injectable click-crosslinking formulation by modifying HA with tetrazine (HA-TET) and trans-cyclooctene...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Oropharyngeal Hairy Polyp: A Case of Respiratory Failure in a Newborn.

Related Articles Oropharyngeal Hairy Polyp: A Case of Respiratory Failure in a Newborn. Diagnostics (Basel). 2020 Jul 09;10(7): Authors: Feraco P, Bragantini E, Incandela F, Gagliardo C, Silvestrini M Abstract Hairy polyps, also known as dermoid polyps (DPs), are rare benign cystic lesions of bigerminal origin that may occur in several head and neck regions, including the oropharynx. Despite their benign histopathological nature, DPs may...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

[Rare Cause for Difficulty in Swallowing with Neck Swelling - Paraganglioma].

Related Articles [Rare Cause for Difficulty in Swallowing with Neck Swelling - Paraganglioma]. Praxis (Bern 1994). 2020 Jul;109(9):736-742 Authors: Stöhr A, Kaiser R, Knechtle B Abstract Rare Cause for Difficulty in Swallowing with Neck Swelling - Paraganglioma Abstract. Pain-free lateral swelling of the neck should be taken seriously and promptly clarified by using sonography. If a cervical paraganglioma is suspected, an interdisciplinary...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Impact of anticoagulation prior to COVID-19 infection: a propensity score-matched cohort study.

Related Articles Impact of anticoagulation prior to COVID-19 infection: a propensity score-matched cohort study. Blood. 2020 Jul 02;136(1):144-147 Authors: Tremblay D, van Gerwen M, Alsen M, Thibaud S, Kessler A, Venugopal S, Makki I, Qin Q, Dharmapuri S, Jun T, Bhalla S, Berwick S, Feld J, Mascarenhas J, Troy K, Cromwell C, Dunn A, Oh WK, Naymagon L PMID: 32462179 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

[Experience of tracheotomy for critical patients with COVID-19: a case report].

Related Articles [Experience of tracheotomy for critical patients with COVID-19: a case report]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2020 Jun 07;55(6):580-582 Authors: Dong CG, Kang XW, Lu X, Zhang SJ, Chen XB, Zheng H, Sun FF, Ma JY PMID: 32259916 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

[Using the big data of internet to understand the characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019: a big data study].

Related Articles [Using the big data of internet to understand the characteristics of coronavirus disease 2019: a big data study]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2020 Jun 07;55(6):569-575 Authors: Qiu HJ, Yuan LX, Huang XK, Zhou YQ, Wu QW, Zheng R, Yang QT Abstract Objective: To analyze the symptom characteristics of Coronavirus Disease 2019(COVID-19) and to improve its prevention by using big data. Methods: Using Baidu Index...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Glottic Web: An Abnormal Cry for Help.

Related Articles Glottic Web: An Abnormal Cry for Help. Anesthesiology. 2020 05;132(5):1237 Authors: Templeton TW, Kiell EP, Hodges AS, Fourrier TL PMID: 32011338 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Application of Superficial Temporal Artery Flap in Wound Repairing After the Resection of Craniofacial Malignant Tumors.

Related Articles Application of Superficial Temporal Artery Flap in Wound Repairing After the Resection of Craniofacial Malignant Tumors. J Craniofac Surg. 2020 Mar/Apr;31(2):534-537 Authors: Ni XD, Xu Y, Wang M, Cang ZQ, Wang Q, Yuan SM Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Craniofacial malignant tumors require not only extended resection but also appropriate reconstruction to restore appearance, which remains a major challenge. Here the authors...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

MiR-199-3p-Dnmt3a-STAT3 signalling pathway in ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis.

Related Articles MiR-199-3p-Dnmt3a-STAT3 signalling pathway in ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis. Exp Physiol. 2019 08;104(8):1286-1295 Authors: Cui X, Guo Y, Wang Q, Li X Abstract NEW FINDINGS: What is the central question of this study? What is the mechanism of DNA methylation in allergic rhinitis? What is the main finding and its importance? A miR-199-3p-Dnmt3a-STAT3 signalling pathway is involved in ovalbumin-induced allergic rhinitis,...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03

Nonhuman primate vestibuloocular reflex responses to prosthetic vestibular stimulation are robust to pulse timing errors caused by temporal discretization.

Related Articles Nonhuman primate vestibuloocular reflex responses to prosthetic vestibular stimulation are robust to pulse timing errors caused by temporal discretization. J Neurophysiol. 2019 06 01;121(6):2256-2266 Authors: Boutros PJ, Valentin NS, Hageman KN, Dai C, Roberts D, Della Santina CC Abstract Electrical stimulation of vestibular afferent neurons to partially restore semicircular canal sensation of head rotation and the stabilizing...

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 14:03