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352 tympanic membranes were analyzed.
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7.7% prevalence of tympanic membrane perforation.
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Sensitivity of 85.2%, specificity of 98.1% and accuracy of 97.1%.
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53.4% of the participants considered the video otoscope as the best method.
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Metastases in cutaneous spinalioma significantly reduce the prognosis.
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Tumor parameters increasing the risk of their incidence are known.
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Elective parotidectomies were performed for high-risk skin head tumors.
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Occult metastases were not found in any of the patients.
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Elective parotidectomy is not beneficial even for high-risk tumors.
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Only a small part of patients suffers from ENS after endoscopic skull base surgery.
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Patients undergoing ESBS were likely to suffer nasal problems and sleep disorders.
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Patients who had received radiotherapy have a worse QoL.
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A follow-up of the journey of the individual with OSA was carried out.
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64.1% of the participants had still not used CPAP or had given up on therapy.
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Epidemiological and polysomnographic factors did not interfere with the use of CPAP.
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White noise improved high working memory in 68% of tinnitus patients.
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White noise reduced high working memory in 8% of tinnitus patients.
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White noise had no effect in high working memory in 24% of tinnitus patients.
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White noise could release of cognitive resources and reduce auditory effort.
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This is an evidence-based review on the recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of Peripheral Facial Palsy (PFP).
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The diagnosis of PFP is based on epidemiological data, medical history, and physical examination.
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As the nerve regenerate, neural desynchronization and muscle depolarization occurs at different intervals.
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Surgical decompression of the facial nerve is suggested when electrophysiologic testing shows degeneration greater than 90%.
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Hearing alteration may occur during Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika infections.
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Otalgia, hypoacusis, vertigo and tinnitus were the most common symptoms.
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Sensorineural hearing loss was more notiaceable in adults exposed to Zika virus.
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The actual effect of arboviruses on hearing from adults is unknown.
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Alpha-lipoic acid is not better than olfactory training alone after COVID-19.
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We found a strongly difference in baseline and endline olfaction in both groups.
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This is the first trial comparing alpha-lipoic acid as an adjuvant treatment.
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The chance of asthma in polysensitization individuals is increased.
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Allergic rhinitis is a relevant and independent risk factor for asthma development.
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Lower airway obstruction should be evaluated in patients with chronic rhinitis.
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Polysensitization and asthma are associated in a low-income setting in Brazil.
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MiR-99a-5p was the most significant differentially expressed gene in exosomes.
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The proliferation and migration of NPC cells were extremely facilitated by exosomes.
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NPC derived exosomes facilitated the proliferation and migration of NPC.
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Auditory training for tinnitus is studied as an auditory rehabilitation strategy.
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There is still no consensus on the best practice methodology.
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There is a need for further high-level studies in this area.
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Auditory discrimination training was the most studied type.
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Considering attentional factors and multisensory paths may lead to future research.
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Otitis a common disease with several complications, specially hearing loss.
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There is no previous study comparing hearing in different presentations of otitis.
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We observed sequelae in the various groups, even in acute cases after resolution.
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This is the 2024 updated Brazilian Guideline for Biologicals in CRSwNP.
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Our understanding of Biologics has increased.
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A comprehensive score system for the indication of biologics is proposed.
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The higher the score, the stronger the indication for biologics.
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This will help ENT physicians in selecting the appropriated patients.
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The GCBI questionnaire in tonsillectomized children obtained a Cronbach's alpha of 0.94.
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The translation of the GCBI questionnaire maintained semantic equivalence.
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The cross-cultural adaptation of the GCBI is conceptually and culturally adequate for the sample.