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141 Management of Xerostomia in Older Adults: A Systematic Review Journal of Pharmacy Technology, March 4, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

142 A 2013 Updated Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis of 36 Randomized Controlled Trials; No Apparent Effects of Non Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents on the Risk of Bleeding After Tonsillectomy Clinical Otolaryngology, March 1, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article

143 Equivalence of cisplatin and carboplatin-based chemoradiation for locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: A matched-pair analysis Oral Oncology , February 28, 2013    Clinical Article

144 Cetuximab-activated natural killer (NK) and dendritic cells (DC) collaborate to trigger tumor antigen-specific T cell immunity in head and neck cancer patients Clinical Cancer Research, February 28, 2013    Clinical Article

145 Nasal carriage of Staphylococcus aureus in patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery is an important risk factor for postoperative surgical site infection: A prospective randomised study Australasian Journal of Dermatology, February 28, 2013    Clinical Article

146 Transforming growth factor-[beta]1 promotes Treg commitment in nasal polyposis after intranasal steroid treatment Inflammation Research, February 27, 2013    Clinical Article

147 The effect of topical estrogen on healing of chronic tympanic membrane perforations and hearing threshold Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, February 27, 2013    Clinical Article

148 Efficacy of a Topical Sesame/Rose Geranium Oil Compound in Patients with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Associated Epistaxis The Laryngoscope, February 26, 2013    Clinical Article

149 Trastuzumab for the Treatment of Salivary Duct Carcinoma Full Text The Oncologist, February 25, 2013    Clinical Article

150 National survey on the use of preoperative systemic steroids in endoscopic sinus surgery International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, February 25, 2013    Clinical Article

151 Treatment of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Pressure-Pulsed Corticosteroid Inhalation Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, February 22, 2013    Clinical Article

152 Use of nasopharyngeal culture to determine appropriateness of antibiotic therapy in acute bacterial rhinosinusitis International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, February 21, 2013    Clinical Article

153 Antibody deficiency in chronic rhinosinusitis: Epidemiology and burden of illness The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, February 20, 2013    Clinical Article

154 Maximal medical therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis: a survey of otolaryngology consultants in the United Kingdom International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, February 20, 2013    Clinical Article

155 Efficacy of cetuximab and panitumumab in oral squamous cell carcinoma cell lines: Prognostic value of MAGE-A subgroups for treatment success Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery, February 19, 2013    Clinical Article

156 Photodynamic therapy of antibiotic-resistant biofilms in a maxillary sinus model International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, February 19, 2013    Clinical Article

157 Intralymphatic allergen-specific immunotherapy: An effective and safe alternative treatment route for pollen-induced allergic rhinitis The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 18, 2013    Clinical Article

158 Experience of 11 years use of cidofovir in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, February 18, 2013    Clinical Article

159 Rupatadine oral solution in children with persistent allergic rhinitis: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, February 15, 2013    Clinical Article

160 Antimicrobials and chronic rhinosinusitis with or without polyposis in adults: an evidenced-based review with recommendations International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, February 15, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine    Review Article    Clinical Article

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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.

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Topical 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.

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Hay 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).

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1 Ondansetron in patients with tinnitus: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled study European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, April 17, 2013

2 Preoperative peritonsillar infiltration of dexamethasone and levobupivacaine reduces pediatric post-tonsillectomy pain: a double-blind prospective randomized clinical trial Journal of Anesthesia, May 28, 2013

3 Complementary and alternative medicine for pediatric otitis media International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 22, 2013

4 Intratympanic and systemic steroids for sudden hearing loss Otology & Neurotology, May 22, 2013

5 Clinically Relevant Effect of a New Intranasal Therapy in Allergic Rhinitis Assessed by Responder Analysis International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, May 9, 2013

6 The effect of topically administered latanoprost on the cochlear blood flow and hearing International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 17, 2013

7 Effects of dexmedetomidine infusion on laryngeal mask airway removal and postoperative recovery in children anaesthetised with sevoflurane Anesthesia and Intensive Care, May 13, 2013

8 Use of topical nasal therapies in the management of Chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, April 9, 2013

9 Omalizumab for treatment of allergic rhinitis Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, May 24, 2013    Review Article

10 Betahistine as an add-on: The magic bullet for postoperative nausea, vomiting and dizziness after middle ear surgery? Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, May 15, 2013    Free full text

11 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

12 Effects of lawsone methyl ether mouthwash on oral Candida in HIV-infected subjects and subjects with denture stomatitis Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, April 18, 2013

13 Outcome of patients treated with palliative weekly Paclitaxel plus Cetuximab in recurrent head and neck cancer after failure of platinum-based therapy European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 6, 2013

14 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013

15 Use of Adjuvant Intralesional Bevacizumab for Aggressive Respiratory Papillomatosis in Children JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013

16 Significant efficacies of neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma by meta-analysis of published literature-based randomized, controlled trials Annals of Oncology, May 8, 2013    Evidence Based Medicine

17 Immunotherapy of allergic rhinitis: New therapeutic opportunities with virus-like particles filled with CpG motifs The American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy, May 29, 2013

18 Effects of celecoxib treatment over the AKT pathway in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine, May 17, 2013

19 Intratympanic dexamethasone perfusion versus injection for treatment of refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, March 4, 2013

20 Gabapentin Therapy of Hiccups Annals of Pharmacotherapy, May 20, 2013

Indexed Journals in Otolaryngology: American Journal of Otolaryngology, Clinical Otolaryngology, Auris Nasus Larynxmore

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