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1 Evidence for a Causal Relationship Between Allergic Sensitization and Rhinovirus Wheezing in Early Life Full Text American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, October 8, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 7, 2011    Evidence Based Medicine

2 A comparative evaluation of dimensional stability of three types of interocclusal recording materials-an in-vitro multi-centre study Full Text Head & Face Medicine, October 8, 2012

3 Quantitative PCR of ear discharge from indigenous Australian children with acute otitis media with perforation supports a role for Alloiococcus otitidis as a secondary pathogen Full Text BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, October 5, 2012    Clinical Article

4 Aberrant cytokine pattern of the nasal mucosa in granulomatosis with polyangiitis Full Text Arthritis Research & Therapy, October 5, 2012

5 A Mannequin Study of Intubation with the AP Advance and GlideScope Ranger Videolaryngoscopes and the Macintosh Laryngoscope Full Text Anesthesia & Analgesia, October 5, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 4, 2011

6 Force and pressure distribution using Macintosh and GlideScope laryngoscopes in normal and difficult airways: a manikin study Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, October 4, 2012 Original Publication Date: October 3, 2011

7 Trigeminal neuralgia post-styloidectomy in Eagle syndrome: a case report Full Text Journal of Medical Case Reports, October 4, 2012

8 Systemic corticosteroid monotherapy for clinically diagnosed acute rhinosinusitis: a randomized controlled trial Full Text Canadian Medical Association Journal, October 3, 2012

9 Training family physicians in shared decision-making to reduce the overuse of antibiotics in acute respiratory infections: a cluster randomized trial Full Text Canadian Medical Association Journal, October 3, 2012
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10 Hearing difficulties, ear-related diagnoses and sickness absence or disability pension - a systematic literature review Full Text BMC Public Health, October 1, 2012

11 A phase II study of concurrent cetuximab-cisplatin and intensity-modulated radiotherapy in locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma Full Text Annals of Oncology, September 30, 2012 Original Publication Date: September 29, 2011    Clinical Article

12 Poor prognostic value of the modified Mallampati score: a meta-analysis involving 177 088 patients Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, September 28, 2012 Original Publication Date: September 27, 2011    Evidence Based Medicine

13 Mastoiditis and Gradenigos Syndrome with anaerobic bacteria Full Text BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, September 26, 2012

14 Stress associated gene expression in blood cells is related to outcome in radiotherapy treated head and neck cancer patients Full Text BMC Cancer, September 26, 2012

15 Cost-effectiveness of mometasone furoate nasal spray in the treatment of acute rhinosinusitis Full Text Primary Care Respiratory Journal, September 25, 2012

16 A survey of influence of work environment on temporomandibular disorder-related symptoms in Japan Full Text Head & Face Medicine, September 24, 2012

17 Randomized controlled trial of the A.P. Advance, McGrath, and Macintosh laryngoscopes in normal and difficult intubation scenarios: a manikin study Full Text British Journal of Anesthesia, September 24, 2012 Original Publication Date: September 23, 2011

18 Preoperative serum thyroglobulin as a useful predictive marker to differentiate follicular thyroid cancer from benign nodules in indeterminate nodules Full Text Journal of Korean Medical Science, September 21, 2012

19 Neck/shoulder pain and low back pain among school teachers in China, prevalence and risk factors Full Text BMC Public Health, September 21, 2012

20 Oral health status and behaviours of preschool children in Hong Kong Full Text BMC Public Health, September 21, 2012

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Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology

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.

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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 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

16 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

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

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