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1 Effectiveness of intranasal live attenuated influenza vaccine against all-cause acute otitis media in children The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, May 23, 2013 Clinical Article
2 Pediatric tracheotomy: Are the indications changing International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 23, 2013 Review Article
3 Distortion-product otoacoustic emissions and contralateral suppression findings in children with Aspergers Syndrome International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 23, 2013 Review Article
4 Effectiveness of targeted surveillance to identify moderate to profound permanent childhood hearing impairment in babies with risk factors who pass newborn screening International Journal of Audiology, May 23, 2013 Review Article
5 Paediatric otogenic lateral sinus thrombosis: Therapeutic management, outcome and thrombophilic evaluation International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
6 The management of recurrent croup in children The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 22, 2013 Clinical Article
7 Auditory risk of hyperbilirubinemia in term newborns: A systematic review International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013 Review Article
8 Salivary endoscopy in a pediatric patient with HLA-B27 seropositivity and recurrent submandibular sialadenitis International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 21, 2013 Review Article
9 Anatomical reconstructions of pediatric airways from endoscopic images: A pilot study of the accuracy of quantitative endoscopy The Laryngoscope, May 20, 2013 Clinical Article
10 Risk factors associated with hypoxemia during foreign body removal from airways in childhood International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 20, 2013 Review Article
11 The presentation and management of mandibular tumors in the pediatric population The Laryngoscope, May 20, 2013 Review Article
12 Evaluation of unilateral sensorineural hearing loss in the pediatric patient International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 20, 2013 Review Article
13 Test-retest reliability of the Toy Discrimination Test with a masker of noise or babble in children with hearing impairment International Journal of Audiology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
14 Spatial hearing in a child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder and bilateral cochlear implants International Journal of Audiology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
15 Comparison of ABR response amplitude, test time, and estimation of hearing threshold using frequency specific chirp and tone pip stimuli in newborns International Journal of Audiology, May 20, 2013 Review Article
16 Endoscopic intranasal surgery for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction--A new approach International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
17 Universal screening of newborns to detect hearing impairment--Is it necessary? International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
18 Use of Adjuvant Intralesional Bevacizumab for Aggressive Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
19 Referrals for recurrent respiratory tract infections including otitis media in young children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013 Clinical Article
20 Allergy history as a predictor of early onset adenoids/adenotonsillar hypertrophy among Nigerian children International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013 Clinical 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 Factors contributing to cost in partial versus total tonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, March 26, 2013
2 Does Adenotonsillectomy really reduced clinic visits for pediatric upper respiratory tract infections- A national database study in Taiwan International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 19, 2013
3 Serum vitamin D levels in children with recurrent otitis media European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 1, 2013
4 Adenotonsillectomy for sleep-disordered breathing in a predominantly obese pediatric population International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 4, 2013
5 Immediate adenoidectomy vs initial watchful waiting strategy in children with recurrent upper respiratory tract infections an economic evaluation adenoidectomy vs initial watchful waiting strategy JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, January 23, 2013
6 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
7 Preauricular sinuses in the pediatric population: Techniques and recurrence rates International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , February 22, 2013 Review Article
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Division of tongue tie as an outpatient procedure. Technique, efficacy and safety
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9 Day-case tonsillectomy for children in Glasgow: the impact of changing indications and deprivation The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 6, 2013
10 The therapeutic efficacy of propranolol in children with recurrent primary epistaxis Drug Design, Development and Therapy, March 8, 2013 Free full text
11 Effectiveness of cochlear implants in children: Long term results International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 5, 2013
12 The effects of office-based frenotomy for anterior and posterior ankyloglossia on breastfeeding International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 26, 2013
13 A pilot staging system to predict persistent obstructive sleep apnea in children following adenotonsillectomy The Laryngoscope, March 28, 2013
14 When should retained Paparella type I tympanostomy tubes be removed in asymptomatic children Auris Nasus Larynx, March 8, 2013
15 Nasopharyngeal fiberendoscopy in children: A diagnostic challenge in current clinical practice International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 29, 2013
16 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
17 Association between length of intubation and subglottic stenosis in children The Laryngoscope, February 14, 2013 Review Article
18 Conservative Management of Iatrogenic Membranous Tracheal Wall Injury-A Discussion of 2 Successful Pediatric Cases JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, April 22, 2013
19 Mouth ulcers: a deadly disease for children from the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries Irish Journal of Medical Science, April 9, 2013
20 Histologic versus pH probe results in pediatric laryngopharyngeal reflux International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , April 26, 2013 Review Article
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