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Review article
Experts' discussion: implications of the World Health Organization's World report on hearing for the cochlear implant field
Wolf-Dieter Baumgartner, Javier Gavilán, Abdelhamid Benghalem, Suela Sallavaci, Gunesh Rajan, Ranjith Rajeswaran, Mario Zernotti, Shelly Chadha
Highlights

  • Hearing loss is on the rise.

  • Low- and middle-income countries face more challenges.

  • Key challenges are access disparities and lack of reimbursement policies.

  • Hearing care should be integrated into the national primary healthcare.

  • Organizations like HEARRING can promote education and awareness.

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Original article
Effect of dupilumab on otitis media associated with eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis
Seiichiro Kamimura, Keisuke Ishitani, Ryota Morozumi, Eiji Kondo, Takahiro Azuma, Go Sato, Yoshiaki Kitamura
Highlights

  • Dupilumab improved EOM severity and CT scores in patients with concomitant ECRS.

  • Air-conductive hearing in EOM patients improved significantly with dupilumab.

  • Dupilumab reduced steroid use in EOM patients, suggesting long-term benefits.

  • EOM treatment has shifted significantly with dupilumab use for concomitant ECRS.

  • Dupilumab is highly effective in treating EOM, improving clinical outcomes.

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Comprehensive analysis of clinicopathologic and prognostic features in locally advanced thyroid papillary cancer
Liang Jiwang, Ye Dongman, Fang Fengqin, Zhao Yuejiao
Highlights

  • There are no studies about the models for predicting recurrence in LAPTC.

  • We established a nomogram for predicting 3- and 5-year RFS of LAPTC patients.

  • The number of LAPTC patients is relatively larger than other study.

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Otomycosis risk after non-suppurative middle ear surgery
Fatih Gul, Ozgenur Kocak, Ali Ozturk, Mehmet Ali Babademez
Highlights

  • Tympanomeatal flap advancement increases otomycosis risk by creating epithelial gaps.

  • Adhered cerumen removal damages the epithelial barrier, raising otomycosis risk.

  • Otomycosis does not impact tympanoplasty graft success.

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Impact of the somatosensory influence on annoyance and quality of life of individuals with tinnitus: A cross-sectional study
Wildna Sharon Martins da Costa, Lucas Barbosa de Araújo, Henrique de Paula Bedaque, Lidiane Maria de Brito Macedo Ferreira, Karyna Myrelly Oliveira Bezerra de Figueiredo Ribeiro
Highlights

  • Individuals with somatosensory tinnitus experience higher annoyance.

  • Stress and sleep disturbances are factors associated with the somatosensory tinnitus.

  • The somatosensory influence causes a greater impact of tinnitus on quality of life.

  • The somatosensory system must be considered when evaluating and managing tinnitus.

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Genetic and audiological determinants of hearing loss in high-risk neonates
Yanan Shi, Naiyao Zhang, Na Du, Tongxi Zheng, Ying Yu, Youjin Li
Highlights

  • Preterm birth, NHB and AMA are potential risk factors of hearing impairment.

  • Mutations such as c.235delC in GJB2 and c.919-2A>G in SLC26A4 are the most common.

  • Deafness gene screening for neonates is important for diagnosis and intervention.

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The modified asymmetric chondro-perichondrial island graft in type I tympanoplasty: A retrospective analysis of 784 patients
Fetih Furkan Şahin, İsa Kaya, Hakan Ceylan, Tayfun Kirazlı
Highlights

  • Asymmetric graft design accommodates malleus angulation and membrane obliquity.

  • Asymmetric design avoids posterior canal contact, suits neutral configuration.

  • Larger anterior portion promotes optimal contact with tympanic membrane remnant.

  • Asymmetric graft design improves success rate, contributes to better hearing gain.

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Comparative outcomes of video-assisted thyroidectomy and traditional open surgery: a 5-year analysis of a single center experience
Kenzo Ohara, Takumi Kumai, Kan Kishibe, Hidekiyo Yamaki, Hiroki Komatsuda, Tatsuya Hayashi, Miki Takahara
Highlights

  • We compared the outcomes of patients undergoing VANS versus open lobectomy.

  • No significant differences were observed in adverse events between two groups.

  • Our VANS technique could be a good option in thyroid lobectomy.

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A modified vertical pressure bandage to prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy
Xuwei Duan, Jian Xu, Xueqin Liu, Duoping Wang, Biaoyou Chen
Highlights

  • Modified VPB lowers PCF post-TLE for H&N cancers.

  • Modified VPB: lower PCF, shorter hospital stay.

  • Multivariable analysis confirms modified VPB independently protects against PCF.

  • Modified VPB is potential to be an alternative process.

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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology (English Edition)
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