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The proportion of HPV-positive OPSCC in the Shanxi region has reached 58.8%.
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The status of lymph node metastasis has no significant impact on prognosis.
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P16 status does not affect the incidence of cervical lymph node metastasis.
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P16 positive reduces the risk of multiple lymph node metastases.
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Characteristics inherent to hearing loss associated with performance on the MMSE.
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Sudden onset hearing loss tied to lower MMSE scores.
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Link found between hearing loss type and cognitive impact in adults.
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Supracricoid laryngectomy remains a good option for laryngeal tumors.
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Moderate to severe vocal disability is expected, but a great quality of life remains.
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Patients previously rehabilitated experienced aspiration with specific exams.
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Penetration and aspiration do not worsen quality of life and survival.
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Oncological results are encouraging, with an average overall survival around 79.7%.
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Four factors identified predicting lymph node metastasis in laryngeal carcinoma.
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Nomogram created incorporating factors, C-index >0.75 proves high accuracy.
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Patients stratified into low/intermediate/high risk groups by nomogram.
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Lymph node metastasis rates significantly differ among risk groups.
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Model provides guidance for individualized treatment in laryngeal carcinoma.
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Allergic Rhinitis (AR) is the most prevalent allergic disease in Brazil.
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ISAAC stablished an epidemiological landmark in study of allergic diseases.
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ISAAC AR Questionnaire by phone has high agreement with clinical diagnosis of AR.
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ISAAC AR Questionnaire by phone discriminates children with and without AR.
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Music represents one of the biggest challenges for cochlear implant users.
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Anatomy-based fitting is a new step regarding personalized medicine in the field of CIs.
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Anatomy-based fitting may be beneficial for improving certain musical skills in CI users
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We compared the outcomes of patients undergoing VANS versus open lobectomy.
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No significant differences were observed in adverse events between two groups.
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Our VANS technique could be a good option in thyroid lobectomy.
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Asymmetric graft design accommodates malleus angulation and membrane obliquity.
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Asymmetric design avoids posterior canal contact, suits neutral configuration.
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Larger anterior portion promotes optimal contact with tympanic membrane remnant.
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Asymmetric graft design improves success rate, contributes to better hearing gain.
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Individuals with somatosensory tinnitus experience higher annoyance.
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Stress and sleep disturbances are factors associated with the somatosensory tinnitus.
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The somatosensory influence causes a greater impact of tinnitus on quality of life.
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The somatosensory system must be considered when evaluating and managing tinnitus.
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Modified VPB lowers PCF post-TLE for H&N cancers.
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Modified VPB: lower PCF, shorter hospital stay.
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Multivariable analysis confirms modified VPB independently protects against PCF.
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Modified VPB is potential to be an alternative process.
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Preterm birth, NHB and AMA are potential risk factors of hearing impairment.
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Mutations such as c.235delC in GJB2 and c.919-2A>G in SLC26A4 are the most common.
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Deafness gene screening for neonates is important for diagnosis and intervention.
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NPC exhibits significantly elevated expression of LAMB1.
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LAMB1 plays immune-suppressive role in NPC.
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LAMB1 promotes NPC cells proliferation, invasion and migration.
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Tympanomeatal flap advancement increases otomycosis risk by creating epithelial gaps.
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Adhered cerumen removal damages the epithelial barrier, raising otomycosis risk.
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Otomycosis does not impact tympanoplasty graft success.
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There are no studies about the models for predicting recurrence in LAPTC.
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We established a nomogram for predicting 3- and 5-year RFS of LAPTC patients.
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The number of LAPTC patients is relatively larger than other study.
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Dupilumab improved EOM severity and CT scores in patients with concomitant ECRS.
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Air-conductive hearing in EOM patients improved significantly with dupilumab.
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Dupilumab reduced steroid use in EOM patients, suggesting long-term benefits.
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EOM treatment has shifted significantly with dupilumab use for concomitant ECRS.
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Dupilumab is highly effective in treating EOM, improving clinical outcomes.
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Hearing impairment- and acclimatization-related circRNAs and genes were identified.
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Hearing impairment and hearing acclimatization ceRNA networks were constructed.
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Hearing impairment ceRNA networks regulated anterograde trans-synaptic signaling.
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Hearing impairment ceRNAs regulated the negative response to growth factor stimuli.
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Hearing acclimatization ceRNA networks regulated embryonic organ development.
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A total of 50 babies with LTDCs underwent cyst resection.
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10 patients underwent simultaneous cystectomy and supraglottoplasty.
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3 cysts underwent supraglottoplasty due to extubation failure after cystectomy.
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Rigorous post-operative laryngoscopy can identify hidden laryngeal malformations.
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Heavy alcohol drinking is an independent prognosis factor for NPC in Yunnan Province.
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NPC patients who smoke and drink alcohol at the same time had a poorer prognosis.
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NPC patients should be advised to quit smoking and alcohol for better prognosis.
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Hearing loss is on the rise.
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Low- and middle-income countries face more challenges.
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Key challenges are access disparities and lack of reimbursement policies.
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Hearing care should be integrated into the national primary healthcare.
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Organizations like HEARRING can promote education and awareness.