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MDLinx ENT:On this page you can find ranked summaries of the latest clinically-relevant ENT news articles, and medical journals updated every 24 hours. We’ve also included MDLinx Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery exclusive content chosen by our physician editor, D. Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD, and clinical pearls from our Smartest Doc daily quiz competition and Physician Review. Here’s how we do it:
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Latest (42) Full Text Articles (298)941 The effect of continuous positive airway pressure on middle ear pressure The Laryngoscope, April 11, 2013 Review Article
942 New analyses of the sensory organization test compared to the clinical test of sensory integration and balance in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo The Laryngoscope, April 11, 2013 Review Article
943 Cochlear schwannoma removed through the external auditory canal by a transcanal exclusive endoscopic technique The Laryngoscope, April 11, 2013 Clinical Article
944 URMC Enrolling Patients to Test Live Pandemic Flu Vaccines University of Rochester Medical Center, April 11, 2013
945 Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma and esthesioneuroblastoma recurring as nonintestinal adenocarcinoma The Laryngoscope, April 11, 2013
946 The Dominant Role of Inhibition in Creating Response Selectivities for Communication Calls in the Brainstem Auditory System Hearing Research , April 11, 2013 Review Article
947 Solitary fibrous tumor of the hypopharynx: Case report and literature review American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 11, 2013
948 Complicated mumps viral infection: An unusual presentation affecting only submandibular gland American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 11, 2013
949 Detection of atypical metastases in recurrent adenoid cystic carcinoma of parotid gland Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, April 11, 2013
950 Epignathus Teratoma With Duplication of Mandible and Tongue: Report of a Case The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, April 11, 2013
951 Efficacy of intranasal steroid spray (mometasone furoate) on treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Comparison with oral corticosteroids Auris Nasus Larynx, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
952 Platelet-activating factor nasal challenge induces nasal congestion and reduces nasal volume in both healthy volunteers and allergic rhinitis patients The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
953 A prognostic model predicts the risk of distant metastasis and death for patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma based on pre-treatment serum C-reactive protein and N-classification European Journal of Cancer, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
954 A ten-year experience of thyroglossal duct cyst surgery in children European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
955 Prognostic significance of syndecan-1 expression in squamous cell carcinoma of the tonsil International Journal of Clinical Oncology, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
956 Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy British Medical Journal, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
957 Pharmacoeconomic issues in head and neck oncology Current Opinion in Oncology, April 10, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
958 Correction of sequelae of rhinoplasty by lipofilling Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
959 Psychosocial distress is prevalent in head and neck cancer patients The Laryngoscope, April 10, 2013 Clinical Article
960 Repositioning of the caudal septal dislocations with notching and suturing the cartilage to the nasal spine European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 10, 2013 Review Article
Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology
- Along with cough variant asthma and nasal disease, gastroesophageal reflux is considered one of three main causes of chronic cough
- Low Vitamin D levels are not associated with increased frequency of exacerbations or susceptibility to human rhinovirus (HRV) among individuals with COPD
- Middle-aged women with migraine or non-migraine headache are at increased risk of incident depression.
Highlights in Otolaryngology
Nefopam + paracetamol effective post-operative analgesia
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryTopical ketamine and tramadol reduce post-operative tonsillectomy pain
As published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryHay fever and asthma reduce risk of CRC incidence and mortality
As published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summaryMost Popular Otolaryngology Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Efficacy of intranasal steroid spray (mometasone furoate) on treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Comparison with oral corticosteroids Auris Nasus Larynx, April 10, 2013
2 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
3 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
4 The effect of nasal surgery on nasal continuous positive airway pressure compliance The Laryngoscope, April 16, 2013
5 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013
6 Balloon Dilation Technology: Let the Truth Be Told Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, March 4, 2013 Review Article
7 Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 14, 2013
8 Laser tonsil cryptolysis: In-office 500 cases review American Journal of Otolaryngology, April 22, 2013
9 Is epistaxis associated with arterial hypertension-A systematic review of the literature European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 3, 2013
10 Use of topical nasal therapies in the management of Chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, April 9, 2013
11 Intratympanic dexamethasone perfusion versus injection for treatment of refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 4, 2013
12 The prevalence of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis in sinonasal polyposis European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 2, 2013
13 Comparison of three techniques in adult tonsillectomy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 25, 2013
14 The effect of Tualang honey in enhancing post tonsillectomy healing process. An open labelled prospective clinical trial International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 1, 2013
15 Sublingual Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and Asthma: A Systematic Review JAMA, March 27, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
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Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety
International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 9, 2013
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17 Impact of intranasal corticosteroids on asthma outcomes in allergic rhinitis: a meta-analysis Allergy, April 19, 2013
18 Mortality and major morbidity after tonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, April 18, 2013
19 Do patients with allergic rhinitis have a particular personality trait? The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, April 12, 2013
20 Adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in a predominantly obese pediatric population International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 4, 2013
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