Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Otitis media with effusion is a common cause of diminished hearing in children younger than 12 years. Hypertrophy of adenoids is one of the commonest etiologies of this condition. It has been mentioned that with increased size of the adenoid tissue, the more likely the incidence of fluid in the middle ear. The aim of this study was to find whether there is a correlation between adenoid size, tympanometric findings, and type of fluid in the middle ear...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Laryngeal carcinomas are the most common upper respiratory tract cancers and most commonly involve the glottic region. The aim of this study is to evaluate the voice quality after radiotherapy (RT) and microsurgical cordectomy (MC) treatments using Voice Handicap Index (VHI) and Grade, Roughness, Breathiness, Astenicity, and Strain (GRBAS) perceptual evaluation scale in patients with early-stage glottic carcinoma. A total of 37 patients with early-stage...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. EPOS 2012 states that investigation is needed to study a possible role for food allergy in the initiation and perpetuation of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). Our main goal was to compare serum levels of food-specific immunoglobulin G (IgG) and IgE antibodies in patients with CRSwNP and controls. A prospective case–control study with 33 patients with CRSwNP and 31 controls without CRS was carried out. Clinical data were gathered through...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity is an integral part of the assessment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. However, the benefit gained by performing endoscopy with respect to the patient’s medical condition has not been completely assessed. We conducted a prospective cohort in an academic medical center. Thirty-nine patients diagnosed with chronic rhinosinusitis, without polyps, whose ailment was managed conservatively with no surgical...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Cervical vagus nerve is not identified by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging. Transcutaneous sonography may be the best imaging study to evaluate the cervical vagus nerve. A 7 to 18 MHz linear array transducer was placed transversely on the lateral neck focusing on the carotid sheath from the clavicle level upward to the digastric muscle level bilaterally. The gray-scale technique was used, with the scan setting for the thyroid gland....
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is associated with atherosclerosis. Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a manifestation of atherosclerosis in lower extremity arteries. No systematic review addressing the relationship between PAD and SDB was found. We performed this study aimed to summarize the relationship between SDB and PAD described in current clinical studies.Material and Methods:PubMed and Embase electronic databases were searched...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that the laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) cohort comprises distinct etiological subgroups; however, treatment of the disease remains heterogeneous with limited research to date assessing predictors of treatment outcome. We aim to assess clinical and surgical predictors of endoscopic treatment outcome for LTS, as well as to further characterize the disease population. A retrospective chart review of adult...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. Background:Open rhinoplasty has been performed for over 50 years. Rhinoplasty procedures have a risk of complications and it is important to follow each step diligently in order to avoid complications. Periorbital edema is the most common complication of septorhinoplasty. As far as we are aware, there are no studies in the available literature examining the impact of the septorhinoplasty on intraocular pressure and the retina.Objectives:The aim of this...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print. The main aim of our study is to evaluate whether the effect of smoking on the auditory system shows gender differences. Another aim is to evaluate whether smoking has any influence on the absorbance of sound. There were 236 volunteers including 90 nonsmokers (42 females and 48 males) and 146 smokers (72 females and 74 males) in the study. Smokers were grouped according to pack-years of smoking as 5 to 10 pack-years, 11 to 20 pack-years, and more than...
Tue Sep 24, 2019 08:16
Abstract Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a chronic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by recurring ulcers involving the oral mucosa in patients with no other manifestations. It is a common cause of oral ulcers in children. In its major form, RAS can be a severe and disabling disorder due to pain and scarring, and poses a therapeutic challenge. Therapies for major RAS include prednisone, thalidomide, colchicine, and dapsone. However, many patients do not achieve adequate control of...
Sun Oct 06, 2019 15:38
Abstract Trichotillomania can present in childhood, with many families seeking initial evaluation by a dermatologist for hair loss. Prompt and accurate diagnosis by dermatologists is crucial, as children can suffer from academic or social impairments as well as mental health sequelae. Children are especially vulnerable to lasting psychological distress from appearance‐related bullying. This article reviews the psychosocial impacts of pediatric trichotillomania and the current interventions studied...
Sun Oct 06, 2019 15:34
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Ahead of Print. Background:Although a number of clinical studies have investigated the effectiveness and safety of auricular therapy for treating hypertension, the overall evidence remains uncertain.Aims:We aimed to evaluate the evidence for the effect of auricular therapy on blood pressure using meta-analysis methodology.Methods:We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library databases, Clinicalkey, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, China Scientific...
Fri Oct 04, 2019 14:52
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Ahead of Print. Background:Risk factor control is essential in limiting the progression of coronary heart disease, but the necessary active patient involvement is often difficult to realise, especially in patients suffering psychosocial risk factors (e.g. distress). Blended collaborative care has been shown as an effective treatment addition, in which a (non-physician) care manager supports patients in implementing and sustaining lifestyle changes, follows-up...
Sat Sep 28, 2019 10:06
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Ahead of Print. Background:Early detection of metabolic syndrome is highly desirable for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and validate an anthropometry-based nomogram for predicting metabolic syndrome in a working population.Methods:The present study was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study. A total of 60,799 workers in Spain were enrolled between 2012 and 2016, of which 50% were randomly...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 05:11
European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, Ahead of Print. Introduction:Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease is a significant clinical challenge and despite European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Guidelines, evidence confirms sub-optimal patient care.Aim:The aim of this study was to evaluate ESC members’ opinions on the current provision of cardiovascular prevention and rehabilitation services across Europe and explore barriers to guideline implementation.Method:Electronic surveys using...
Fri Sep 27, 2019 05:09
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:38
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:38
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 16:02
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:16
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:16
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:16
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:16
Στις 23 Οκτωβρίου 2019 και ώρα 19.00 θα πραγματοποιηθεί διάλεξη των Ilse De Vos και Mαρία Τωμαδάκη (Ghent University) με θέμα: Τα βυζαντινά βιβλιακά επιγράμματα και η νέα ηλεκτρονική τους βάση στο Πανεπιστήμιο της Γάνδης. Η διάλεξη θα γίνει στο Αμφιθέατρο Α, Διδακτήρια Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής, Παν/μιο Κρήτης.
Mon Oct 07, 2019 13:39
Στις 8–11 Οκτωβρίου 2019 θα διεξαχθεί το 10ο Συνέδριο Μεταπτυχιακών Φοιτητών και Υποψύφιων Διδακτόρων του Τμήματος Φιλολογίας του ΕΚΠΑ, στο Διδασκαλείο Νέας Ελληνικής Γλώσσας (έναντι Φιλοσοφικής), ΕΚΠΑ.
Mon Oct 07, 2019 13:36
Το υπουργείο Πολιτισμού ανακοίνωσε τις βραχείες λίστες των Κρατικών Βραβείων Λογοτεχνικής Μετάφρασης για τις εκδόσεις του 2017
Mon Oct 07, 2019 13:33
Η Εταιρεία Σπουδών Νεοελληνικού Πολιτισμού και Γενικής Παιδείας της Σχολής Μωραΐτη και το Γαλλικό Ινστιτούτο Ελλάδος (IFG) διοργανώνουν Επιστημονικό Συμπόσιο με θέμα: Βιογραφία, Αυτοβιογραφία, Ιστοριογραφία, στις 1-2 Νοεμβρίου 2019. Το Συμπόσιο θα γίνει στο Γαλλικό Ινστιτούτο Ελλάδος, Auditorium Theo Angelopoulos.
Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:57
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:55
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:55
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 15:55
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:45
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 14:45
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