A case control study of the factors associated with occurrence of aerodigestive foreign bodies in children in a regional referral hospital in South Western Uganda
Aerodigestive foreign bodies (ADFB) in children are a common emergency in ENT clinics globally. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and common types of ADFB’s presenting to a referral hospita... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - March 15, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Doreen Nakku, Richard Byaruhanga, Francis Bajunirwe and Imelda T. Kyamwanga Source Type: research
Using mid infrared technology as new method for the determination of the dwell time of salivary substitutes on three dimensional gingiva models
Many people suffer from dry mouth (xerostomia) due to radiotherapy treatment of head and neck cancer, diseases like Sjogren’s syndrome or as adverse effects to prescribed medications. Salivary substitute produ... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - March 15, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Karin Engelhart, Alice Popescu and Jürgen Bernhardt Source Type: research
BMC ear, nose and throat disorders reviewer acknowledgment 2015
The editors of BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders would like to thank all our reviewers who have contributed to the journal in Volume 15 (2015). (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - March 10, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Elaine Zhang Source Type: research
Day-case stapes surgery: Day-case versus inpatient stapes surgery for otosclerosis: a randomized controlled trial
Otosclerosis is characterized by bony deposits in the otic capsule, resulting in stapes fixation and progressive hearing loss. It can be treated effectively by surgically removing (part of) the stapes and repl... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - February 27, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Laura S. M. Derks, Inge Wegner, Rinze A. Tange, Digna M. A. Kamalski and Wilko Grolman Source Type: research
A retrospective study of long-term treatment outcomes for reduced vocal intensity in hypokinetic dysarthria
Reduced vocal intensity is a core impairment of hypokinetic dysarthria in Parkinson’s disease (PD). Speech treatments have been developed to rehabilitate the vocal subsystems underlying this impairment. Intens... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - February 1, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christopher R. Watts Source Type: research
Predictors of disease complications and treatment outcome among patients with chronic suppurative otitis media attending a tertiary hospital, Mwanza Tanzania
Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) is a major health problem in developing countries causing hearing loss and life threatening complications. Early and effective treatment based on the knowledge of causat... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - January 7, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Martha F. Mushi, Alfred E. Mwalutende, Japhet M. Gilyoma, Phillipo L. Chalya, Jeremiah Seni, Mariam M. Mirambo and Stephen E. Mshana Source Type: research
Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease in the Greek general population, prevalence and risk factors
To assess the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) in the Greek general population and its risk factors. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - December 21, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Nikolaos Spantideas, Eirini Drosou, Anastasia Bougea and Dimitrios Assimakopoulos Source Type: research
Discriminant validity and test re-test reproducibility of a gait assessment in patients with vestibular dysfunction
Gait function may be impaired in patients with vestibular disorders, making gait assessment in the clinical setting relevant for this patient population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discrimin... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 22, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annatina Schmidheiny, Jaap Swanenburg, Dominik Straumann, Eling D. de Bruin and Ruud H. Knols Source Type: research
Discriminant validity and test re-test reproducibility of a gait assessment in patients with vestibular dysfunction
Background:
Gait function may be impaired in patients with vestibular disorders, making gait assessment in the clinical setting relevant for this patient population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the discriminant validity of a gait assessment protocol between patients with vestibular disorders and healthy participants. Furthermore, test re-test reproducibility and the measurement error of gait performance measures in patients with vestibular lesions was performed under different walking conditions.
Methods:
Gait parameters of thirty-five patients with vestibular disorders and twenty-seven healthy controls were ...
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 22, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annatina SchmidheinyJaap SwanenburgDominik StraumannEling de BruinRuud Knols Source Type: research
Comparative bactericidal activity of four fluoroquinolones against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from chronic suppurative otitis media
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the bactericidal activity of four new fluoroquinolones against current isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa from the patients with chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 14, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Katsuhisa Ikeda, Shigeki Misawa and Takeshi Kusunoki Source Type: research
Comparative bactericidal activity of four fluoroquinolones against Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from chronic suppurative otitis media
We examined bactericidal activity of four types of fluoroquinolones, garenoxacin (GRNX), levofloxacin (LVFX), ciprofloxacin (CPFX) and sitafloxacin (STFX) against current isolates of P. aeruginosa (50 strains).
Results:
STFX exhibited the most potent activity of both MIC
50
and MIC
90
, followed by CPFX, LVFX, and GRNX. The number of GRNX-resistant strains was significantly greater than those of LVFX, CPFX, and STFX (P (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - October 14, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Katsuhisa IkedaShigeki MisawaTakeshi Kusunoki Source Type: research
A study protocol for a cluster randomised trial for the prevention of chronic suppurative otitis media in children in Jumla, Nepal
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is the commonest cause of preventable deafness, affecting 164 million people worldwide, 90 % of whom live in low resource countries, such as Nepal. Simple, inexpensive t... (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - September 29, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Susan Clarke, Robyn Richmond, Heather Worth and Rajendra Raj Wagle Source Type: research
A study protocol for a cluster randomised trial for the prevention of chronic suppurative otitis media in children in Jumla, Nepal
DiscussionDespite its remote location, Jumla has a vibrant network of health posts and community workers. This project uses existing, local resources and will be undertaken in a way that is consistent with the cultural understanding of the local community in Jumla and acceptable to local care-givers.Trial registrationAustralia and New Zealand Clinical Trials Register, ACTRN12614000231640. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - September 29, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Susan ClarkeRobyn RichmondHeather WorthRajendra Wagle Source Type: research
CINGLE-trial: cochlear implantation for siNGLE-sided deafness, a randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation
This study will inform health policy makers with regard to reimbursement of CI.Trial registrationNetherlands Trial Register (www.trialregister.nl): NTR4580. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - May 23, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jeroen PetersAlice van ZonAdriana SmitGijsbert van ZantenG de WitInge StegemanWilko Grolman Source Type: research
Light cupula of the horizontal semicircular canal occurring alternately on both sides: a case report
Conclusion:
This is the first case report of recurring light cupula alternately involving both sides. Although the pathophysiology is not entirely understood yet, the light cupula should be considered as one of causes of recurrent positional vertigo. (Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders)
Source: BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders - March 14, 2015 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jung ShinChang-Hee Kim Source Type: research
