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RCT | Intranasal mometasone furoate and saline are similarly effective for sleep-disordered breathing in children

23 Jan, 2023 | 13:39h | UTC

Effectiveness of Intranasal Mometasone Furoate vs Saline for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

News Release: Simple nasal spray significantly reduces snoring and breathing difficulties in children – Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Commentary: Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing Managed in Primary Care with Corticosteroid or Saline – HCP Live

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A | Efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis

20 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTC

Efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMJ Open

Commentary: Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath – BMJ Open Blog

 


Vestibular migraine treatment: a comprehensive practical review

19 Jan, 2023 | 13:57h | UTC

Vestibular migraine treatment: a comprehensive practical review – Brain

 


Study shows younger age at first acute otitis media and daycare attendance are the most important predictors for recurrence

13 Jan, 2023 | 13:22h | UTC

Window of Susceptibility to Acute Otitis Media Infection – Pediatrics

Invited commentary: Predicting Recurrent Acute Otitis Media and the Need for Tympanostomy: A Powerful Tool – Pediatrics

 


Guideline | Hearing loss in children

11 Jan, 2023 | 14:16h | UTC

Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology ‒ hearing loss in children – Part I ‒ Evaluation – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II — Treatment – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

 


M-A | Association of hearing aids and cochlear implants with cognitive decline and dementia

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:43h | UTC

Association of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Review Links Hearing Aid Devices With Reduced Cognitive Decline – HealthDay

Related: Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street – Age and Ageing

 


Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:42h | UTC

Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street – Age and Ageing

Related: Association of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTC

MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review – Insights into Imaging

 


Review | Voice restoration in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients with a tracheostomy

9 Jan, 2023 | 13:44h | UTC

Benefits and options for voice restoration in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients with a tracheostomy – Journal of the Intensive Care Society

 


M-A | Vestibular suppressants do not reduce symptoms in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.

16 Dec, 2022 | 13:18h | UTC

Vestibular suppressants for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials – Academic Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

 


Cohort Study | Tobacco use and incidence of adverse oral health outcomes.

12 Dec, 2022 | 12:30h | UTC

Tobacco Use and Incidence of Adverse Oral Health Outcomes Among US Adults in the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study – JAMA Network Open

Commentary: Expert reaction to study looking at smoking, vaping and oral health – Science Media Centre

 


WHO report highlights oral health neglect affecting nearly half of the world’s population.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:36h | UTC

News Release: WHO highlights oral health neglect affecting nearly half of the world’s population – World Health Organization

Report: Global oral health status report: towards universal health coverage for oral health by 2030 – World Health Organization

Commentary: Oral Health Neglect: The Overlooked Crisis Affecting 3.5 Billion People – Health Policy Watch

 

Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)

 


M-A | Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults.

24 Nov, 2022 | 13:18h | UTC

Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMJ Global Health

News Release: 1 billion + young people potentially at risk of hearing loss from loud music – BMJ Newsroom

 

Commentary from the author on Twitter (with video summary).

 


SR | There is insufficient evidence to recommend Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus.

18 Nov, 2022 | 13:19h | UTC

Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus – Cochrane Library

Summary: Ginkgo biloba herbal supplement for tinnitus – Cochrane Library

 


RCT | Effectiveness of tonsillectomy vs. modified uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in patients with tonsillar hypertrophy and sleep apnea.

7 Nov, 2022 | 12:36h | UTC

Effectiveness of Tonsillectomy vs Modified Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty in Patients With Tonsillar Hypertrophy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea: The TEAMUP Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)

 


Guidelines for best practice in the audiological management of adults using bimodal hearing configurations.

26 Oct, 2022 | 14:35h | UTC

Guidelines for Best Practice in the Audiological Management of Adults Using Bimodal Hearing Configurations – Otology & Neurotology Open

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Systematic Review | Antihistamines to prevent and treat motion sickness.

19 Oct, 2022 | 14:21h | UTC

Antihistamines for motion sickness – Cochrane Library

Summary: Antihistamines to prevent and treat motion sickness – Cochrane Library

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Outcomes 12 months after temperature-controlled radiofrequency device treatment of the nasal valve for nasal airway obstruction.

26 Sep, 2022 | 11:59h | UTC

Outcomes 12 Months After Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Device Treatment of the Nasal Valve for Patients With Nasal Airway Obstruction – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery

 


Guidelines for clinical assessment and management of adult cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness.

24 Aug, 2022 | 14:13h | UTC

American Cochlear Implant Alliance Task Force Guidelines for Clinical Assessment and Management of Adult Cochlear Implantation for Single-Sided Deafness – Ear and Hearing

 


Systematic Review | Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders.

15 Aug, 2022 | 11:39h | UTC

Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) – Cochrane Library

Summary: What are the benefits and risks of psychological therapies for adults and young people over 12 years old with painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs)? – Cochrane Library

 


Consensus Statement | Pharmacological management of allergic rhinitis.

11 Aug, 2022 | 12:10h | UTC

Pharmacological Management of Allergic Rhinitis: A Consensus Statement from the Malaysian Society of Allergy and Immunology – Journal of Asthma and Allergy

Related:

Pharmacologic Treatment of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: Synopsis of Guidance From the 2017 Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters – Annals of Internal Medicine

Chinese Society of Allergy Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis – Allergy Asthma & Immunology Research

 


RCT | Effect of intranasal Dexmedetomidine or Midazolam for premedication on the occurrence of respiratory adverse events in children undergoing tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.

11 Aug, 2022 | 12:08h | UTC

Effect of Intranasal Dexmedetomidine or Midazolam for Premedication on the Occurrence of Respiratory Adverse Events in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

Commentaries:

Perioperative Respiratory Adverse Events After Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy—Evaluating the Role of Preoperative Pharmacologic Anxiolysis – JAMA Network Open

Dexmedetomidine Cuts Perioperative Respiratory AEs in Tonsillectomy – HealthDay

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


M-A | Global prevalence and incidence of tinnitus.

9 Aug, 2022 | 12:57h | UTC

Global Prevalence and Incidence of Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (free for a limited period)

Commentary: Review: Global Pooled Prevalence of Tinnitus 14.4 Percent – HealthDay

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Cohort Study | Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s.

1 Aug, 2022 | 11:49h | UTC

News Release: Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s – University of Chicago Medical Center

Original Study: Rapid olfactory decline during aging predicts dementia and GMV loss in AD brain regions – Alzheimer’s & Dementia

 


M-A | Prognosis and persistence of smell and taste dysfunction in patients with covid-19.

28 Jul, 2022 | 13:28h | UTC

Prognosis and persistence of smell and taste dysfunction in patients with covid-19: meta-analysis with parametric cure modelling of recovery curves – The BMJ

Editorial: Smell and taste dysfunction after covid-19 – The BMJ

Commentary: The burden of prolonged smell and taste loss in covid-19 – The BMJ

News Release: Millions of covid patients may have long term smell and taste problems – BMJ Newsroom

 


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