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101 Minimal inhibitory concentration of natural vinegar and of aluminium acetate-tartrate solution Otology & Neurotology, June 14, 2013 Review Article
102 Sound localization in noise and sensitivity to spectral shape Hearing Research , June 14, 2013 Review Article
103 Helical rim reconstruction using two bi-pedicled tube flaps Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, June 14, 2013
104 Bilateral internal laryngoceles mimicking asthma Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, June 14, 2013
105 Risk factors for olfactory dysfunction in chronic rhinosinusitis Auris Nasus Larynx, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
106 The association of sore throat and psoriasis may be explained by histologically distinctive tonsils and increased expression of skin homing molecules by tonsil T cells Clinical and Experimental Immunology, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
107 Otitis externa following aural irrigation linked to instruments contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa Journal of Hospital Infection, June 13, 2013 Review Article
108 Comparison of concomitant boost radiotherapy against concurrent chemoradiation in locally advanced oropharyngeal cancers: A phase III randomised trial Radiotherapy & Oncology, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
109 Validity of rapid antigen detection testing in group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal tonsillopharyngitis The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
110 Extra-esophageal reflux (EER), NOSE score, and sleep quality in a adult clinic population The Laryngoscope, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
111 Close association between oropharyngeal and rhinopharyngeal colonization with Staphylococcus aureus - clues to new insight of MRSA colonization of the oropharynx Journal of Hospital Infection, June 13, 2013 Review Article
112 Pathogenic role of Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein-1 in the development of nasopharyngeal carcinoma Cancer Letters, June 13, 2013 Review Article Clinical Article
113 Demographic trends and disease-specific survival in acinic cell carcinoma: An analysis of 1,129 cases The Laryngoscope, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
114 Merkel cell carcinoma of the head and neck (HNMCC): Potential histopathologic predictors The Laryngoscope, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
115 Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw: comparison of disease extent on contrast-enhanced MR imaging, [18F] fluoride PET/CT, and conebeam CT imaging American Journal of Neuroradiology, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
116 The expanding role of cytopathology in the diagnosis of HPV-related squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck Diagnostic Cytopathology, June 13, 2013 Review Article
117 A comparison of particulate and onyx embolization in preoperative devascularization of juvenile nasopharyngeal angiofibromas Neuroradiology, June 13, 2013 Review Article
118 Paraganglioma of the maxillary sinus Auris Nasus Larynx, June 13, 2013 Clinical Article
119 Cdk9-dependent transcriptional elongation in the innate interferon-stimulated gene response to respiratory syncytial virus infection in airway epithelial cells Journal of Virology, June 13, 2013 Review Article
120 Genome-wide analysis of recurrent copy-number alterations and copy-neutral loss of heterozygosity in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, June 13, 2013 Review Article
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 summaryAs 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 summaryAs 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 summary1 Intratympanic dexamethasone injection for refractory tinnitus: Prospective placebo-controlled study The Laryngoscope, April 30, 2013
2 Long-term results of endoscopic sinus surgery-oriented treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with asthma The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013
3 The role of allergy in pediatric rhinosinusitis Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, May 9, 2013
4 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 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
6 Balloon Dilation Technology: Let the Truth Be Told Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, March 4, 2013 Review Article
7 Pharmacoeconomics of Cyclamen europaeum in the management of acute rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, May 14, 2013
8 Omalizumab for treatment of allergic rhinitis Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, May 24, 2013 Review Article
9 The efficacy of current regular follow-up policy after treatment for head and neck cancer: The need for individualized and obligatory follow-up strategy Head & Neck, May 2, 2013
10 Cysts of the maxillary sinus: a literature review International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, May 16, 2013 Review Article
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12 Intratympanic and systemic steroids for sudden hearing loss Otology & Neurotology, May 22, 2013
13 Impact of synechiae after endoscopic sinus surgery on long-term outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, May 15, 2013
14 Different antibiotic treatments for group A streptococcal pharyngitis Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
15 Complications of long-term ventilation tubes The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 21, 2013
16 Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy and Other Complications After Thyroid Surgery JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013
17 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
18 Preemptive peritonsillar infiltration with lidocaine for relief of bipolar adult post-tonsillectomy pain: a randomized, double-blinded clinical study European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 14, 2013
19 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
20 Salivary endoscopy in a pediatric patient with HLA-B27 seropositivity and recurrent submandibular sialadenitis International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 21, 2013 Review Article
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