Translation, adaptation, and validation of the FROI-17 for Brazilian Portuguese.

Process followed COSMIN and cross-cultural adaptation guidelines ensuring equivalence.

Validity supported by moderate to strong correlations with SF-36 and SCHNOS scores.

MR analysis uncovers causal links between autoimmune diseases and hearing loss.

Ankylosing spondylitis shows significant ties to various hearing loss types.

Inflammatory bowel diseases are linked to multiple hearing loss subtypes.

Early audiological assessment is needed for patients with autoimmune diseases.

Blood eosinophils correlated negatively with FEV1, FEV1/FVC ratio, and FEF25–75%.

Impulse oscillometry parameters were compatible with small airway disease in CRS patients.

A higher SNOT-22 score was associated with lower FVC, FEV1, and Z5.

Total IgE and aeroallergen sensitization showed no correlation with spirometry or impulse oscillometry.

A virus that recently emerged as the Zika virus.

Zika virus cause such as neurological, auditory changes.

Can lead to speech and language problems and cognitive deficits.

The CAEP enable the study of the auditory pathway’s neurofunction.

Pharyngeal muscles present a complex and diverse histological structure.

In OSA there is damage to the pharyngeal muscles, mainly due to inflammation.

In OSA there is reduced diversity of complex nerve endings in pharyngeal muscles.

Superior Pharynx Constrictor muscle is potentially the most impaired in OSA.

First siRNA design targeting 16S rRNA in CRS pathology.

Protein docking shows inhibitory interaction (ΔG = −895.9 kcal/mol).

In vitro siRNA reduces 16S rRNA expression by 65% (p < 0.01).

3D facial data analysis improves CPAP nasal mask fit and comfort for OSA patients.

Replaceable rapid mold design enables efficient production of customized cushions.

Customized cushions reduce facial pressure, strap tension, and air leakage.

Patients prefer personalized CPAP cushions for long-term use and adherence.

UACR was a potential risk factor for hearing loss.

Increased UACR levels significantly raising the risk of hearing loss.

No causal association was observed between eGFR-crea, eGFR-cys, urate, and hearing loss.

VDR and CaSR were downregulated in parathyroid cancer.

VDR and CaSR participate in parathyroid cancer development.

VDR and CaSR may have interaction in parathyroid cancer.

LncRNAs associated with VDR may act as diagnostic bimomarkers.

Study with 233 adults with COVID-19, divided into tinnitus and non-tinnitus groups.

Data included symptoms, treatments, THI, VAS, HADS, and audiological findings.

Post-COVID tinnitus showed distinct features and temporal variation in the pandemic.

Large clinical cohort revealed prevalence and psychological impact of tinnitus.

Highlights the importance of monitoring hearing and mental health post-COVID.

Metabolic syndrome is associated with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Secretoneurin may contribute to the development of metabolic syndrome.

Secretoneurin level is positively correlated with triglyceride level.

Discontinuity of the sinus walls, nasal cavity and nasal septum are common.

Increased mucosal thickening of the maxillary sinuses in the postoperative period.

Volumetric reduction of the maxillary sinus and nasal cavity in the postoperative.

Monitoring of factors that may interfere with sinus homeostasis is suggested.

Endolymphatic hydrops is most prevalent in Meniere’s disease.

VD is directly associated with contralateral SPV and LF-PTA.

The affected side SPV and SP/AP values were both related to the degree of VH and CH.

VD may be related to early episodic vertigo and fluctuating hearing loss in MD.

Early detection of VD levels is crucial for patients with Meniere’s disease with EH.

OHNS and allied health practitioners felt increased risk of coronavirus exposure.

Practitioners were mostly concerned about transmitting virus to loved ones.

Practitioners mostly agreed with restrictions imposed but not timing or degree.

The Worldwide rate of congenital cytomegalovirus infection ranges from 0.2% to 2%.

About 10% of asymptomatic children will develop hearing impairment over the years.

All those children won’t be identified because there isn’t a neonatal screening.

Newborn screening enables auditory monitoring through Auditory Brainstem Response.

Quality-of-life gains after multilevel surgery in moderate-to-severe OSA.

DHI, THI, PSQI and ESS all dropped significantly postoperatively.

AHI and LSaO2 were the main factors influencing postoperative quality of life.

Higher baseline AHI plus lower LSaO2 yielded better outcomes.

The hsa-mir-1293/GLI1/PTCH1 axis is a novel pathway in laryngeal cancer.

Hsa-mir-1293 is down-regulated and directly targets GLI1.

Hsa-mir-1293 suppresses tumor cell proliferation and migration.

GLI1 promotes cancer via transcriptional activation of PTCH1.

PTCH1 enhances tumor invasion and epithelial-mesenchymal transition.

The use of speaking valves in ICU patient’s post-tracheotomy improved respiratory.

Patients using SVs showed higher EQ-5D-5L scores.

The findings emphasize the potential of SVs to enhance early mobilization.

A consensus defined head and neck surgery competencies for general surgery residents.

A Delphi methodology was used to achieve agreement on essential competencies.

The competency framework standardized surgical education.

This study contributes to curriculum development in general surgery programs.

18F-FDG, a marker of glycolytic activity, has been used for HNSCC staging.

The role of 18F-PSMA-1007, a marker of angiogenesis, in HNSCC is unknown.

This study compared 18F-FDG and 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT in 14 patients with HNSCC.

Tumors were better detected by 18F-FDG PET/CT than by 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT.

Both tracer uptakes show glycolysis and neoangiogenesis coexist in HNSCC.

This study is the first to propose a neuroinflammation hypothesis for stuttering.

Serum IL-1, IL-8, and TNF-α levels were significantly higher in stuttering children.

The immune system may have a potential role in the pathophysiology of stuttering.

Selection of implantable hearing technology should be based on shared decision-making with the patient/family, including discussion of benefits, limitations (including MRI), risks, self-care, and aesthetic preferences.

Simultaneous ear reconstruction and BAHS implantation may be considered when technically feasible and safe. Staged approaches are also acceptable and may be preferred in cases of complex anatomy.

BAHS should not be indicated as a primary treatment for tinnitus in patients with SSD and profound unilateral hearing loss.

In otosclerosis, stapedotomy should remain the standard strategy when indicated and performed by an experienced surgeon. BAHSs/active implants should be reserved for exceptional situations (unfavorable anatomy, only-hearing ear, occupational risk).

Passive and active transcutaneous systems should be considered preferred alternatives to percutaneous devices when the primary goal includes reducing skin complications and the need for revision surgery, accepting potential small audiometric differences.

Consensus-based guidance for urgent/emergency tracheostomy in head and neck cancer.

Clinical, endoscopic, and contextual criteria guide airway decision-making.

Early airway “window of opportunity” recognition prevents catastrophic obstruction.

Awake tracheostomy under local anesthesia is preferred in high-risk patients.

Tracheostomy planning should preserve the subsequent oncologic treatment strategy.

Extremely rare presentation of intrathyroidal parathyroid carcinoma.

Diagnosis often mistaken for primary thyroid neoplasm.

Most cases show hypercalcemia, few are normocalcemic.

En bloc resection ensures best long-term disease control.

This study addresses gaps in previous meta-analyses, showing CKD increases HL risk.

CKD patients in Asia, especially China, have a higher risk of developing HL.

Male CKD patients were more likely to develop HL than females.

CKD patients aged between 45 and 64 have a higher risk of developing HL.

Combination therapy enhances hearing recovery in severe-profound SSNHL.

Improves pure-tone average gain and speech discrimination ability.

Early treatment initiation leads to superior auditory outcomes.

Evidence limited by study heterogeneity and moderate risk of bias.

Large, randomized trials are required to confirm clinical benefit.

First reported occipital subperiosteal abscess secondary to pediatric cholesteatoma.

Infection spread via thrombosed sigmoid sinus and patent mastoid emissary vein.

CT and contrast MRI delineated sinus thrombosis, tract, and occipital abscesses.

Modified radical mastoidectomy with abscess drainage achieved durable cure.

Endoscopic endonasal repair successfully managed CSF leaks after clinoidectomy.

Multilayer reconstruction achieved durable, recurrence-free closure.

Gasket-seal and nasoseptal flap techniques provided watertight repair.

Technique selection should be individualized according to defect features.