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61 Isolated Tuberculous Lymphadenitis With Tracheal Involvement in an Elderly Patient Journal of Bronchology & Interventional Pulmonology, May 8, 2013
62 T-piece improves arterial and central venous oxygenation in trachestomized patients as compared to continuous positive airway pressure/pressure support ventilation Full Text Minerva Anestesiologica, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
63 Development and Preliminary Evaluation of the Transsexual Voice Questionnaire for Male-to-Female Transsexuals Journal of Voice, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article
64 Sexual Dimorphism in the Human Vocal Fold Innervation Journal of Voice, May 7, 2013 Review Article
65 Collaboration and Conquest: MTD as Viewed by Voice Teacher (Singing Voice Specialist) and Speech-Language Pathologist Journal of Voice, May 7, 2013 Review Article
66 Larynx Decellularization: Combining Freeze-Drying and Sonication as an Effective Method Journal of Voice, May 7, 2013 Review Article
67 The association between tracheostomy and sternal wound infection in postoperative cardiac surgery patients Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
68 Management of persistent tracheoesophageal puncture European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 6, 2013 Review Article
69 Nonlinear Source-Filter Coupling Due to the Addition of a Simplified Vocal Tract Model for Excised Larynx Experiments Journal of Voice, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
70 Singers Phonation Threshold Pressure and Ratings of Self-Perceived Effort on Vocal Tasks Journal of Voice, May 6, 2013 Review Article
71 The Expression of Estrogen and Progesterone Receptors in the Human Larynx Journal of Voice, May 6, 2013 Review Article
72 Vocal Parameters and Voice-Related Quality of Life in Adult Women With and Without Ovarian Function Journal of Voice, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
73 Perceptual and Acoustic Outcomes of Voice Therapy for Male-to-Female Transgender Individuals Immediately After Therapy and 15 Months Later Journal of Voice, May 6, 2013 Clinical Article
74 HPV-related methylation signature predicts survival in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas Full Text The Journal of Clinical Investigation, May 6, 2013
75 Effectiveness of transoral laser microsurgery for precancerous lesions and early glottic cancer guided by analysis of voice quality Head & Neck, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
76 Regenerative process of tracheal epithelium using a collagen vitrigel sponge scaffold The Laryngoscope, May 3, 2013 Review Article
77 Validity of a New Respiratory Resistance Measurement Device to Detect Glottal Area Change Journal of Voice, May 3, 2013 Clinical Article
78 Effect of Fundamental Frequency at Voice Onset on Vocal Attack Time Journal of Voice, May 3, 2013 Review Article
79 Bridging Gaps Between the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve and Ansa Cervicalis Using Autologous Nerve Grafts Journal of Voice, May 3, 2013 Review Article
80 A Preliminary Study on the Use of Vocal Function Exercises to Improve Voice in Male-to-Female Transgender Clients Journal of Voice, May 3, 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 Vocal fold insufficiency: medialization laryngoplasty vs calcium hydroxylapatite microspheres (Radiesse Voice) Acta Oto-Laryngologica , April 1, 2013
2 Tracheostomy in the critically ill: the myth of dead space Anesthesia and Intensive Care, March 26, 2013
3 Long-term functional results after endoscopic cricopharyngeal myotomy with CO2 laser: a retrospective study of 32 cases European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 13, 2013 Review Article
4 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
5 A reconstructive algorithm and classification system for transoral oropharyngeal defects Head & Neck, April 29, 2013 Review Article
6 Composite pH predicts esomeprazole response in laryngopharyngeal reflux without typical reflux syndrome The Laryngoscope, April 12, 2013
7 Endoscopic or external approach revision surgery for pharyngeal pouch following primary endoscopic stapling: which is the favoured approach European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 18, 2013 Review Article
8 A new paradigm for the management of essential vocal tremor with botulinum toxin The Laryngoscope, April 12, 2013
9 Risk of fatal cerebrovascular accidents after external beam radiation therapy for early stage glottic larynx cancer Head & Neck, April 24, 2013
10 Oropharyngeal dysphagia in an elderly post-operative hip fracture population: a prospective cohort study Age and Aging, April 4, 2013 Review Article
11 Quality of life after transoral laser microresection of laryngeal cancer: A longitudinal study Journal of Surgical Oncology, April 24, 2013
12 Transnasal endoscopic steroid injection: A practical and effective alternative treatment for benign vocal fold disorders The Laryngoscope, March 18, 2013
13 Laryngeal pathologies as an etiologic factor of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 2, 2013
14 Therapeutic Strategies for Laryngeal Manifestations of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, February 28, 2013 Review Article
15 Primary tracheoesophageal puncture in salvage laryngectomy patients The Laryngoscope, March 22, 2013
16 Long-term compliance with nasal continuous positive airway pressure therapy for sleep apnea syndrome in an otorhinolaryngological office European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 17, 2013
17 Carbon Dioxide Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy Technique for Bilateral Abductor Vocal Cord Paralysis A 15-Year Experience CO 2 Laser Endoscopic Posterior Cordotomy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 2, 2013
18 Comparison of Pentax-AWS Airwayscope, Airtraq and Miller laryngoscope for tracheal intubation by novice doctors during infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation simulation: a randomized crossover trial Journal of Anesthesia, April 9, 2013
19 Results of 226 patients with T3 laryngeal carcinoma after treatment with transoral laser microsurgery Head & Neck, April 23, 2013
20 Tracheal Foreign Bodies: Are Radiographs Misleading? Pediatric Emergency Care, April 10, 2013 Review Article
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