Otolaryngology
RCT | Intranasal mometasone furoate and saline are similarly effective for sleep-disordered breathing in children
23 Jan, 2023 | 13:39h | UTCEffectiveness 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
Study suggests that in primary care, first-line treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children could include 6 weeks of intranasal saline, or corticosteroid, which may resolve symptoms in almost one-half of children. https://t.co/oWrwcjgkPS @kirstenperrett
— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 17, 2023
M-A | Efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis
20 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTCCommentary: 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 | UTCVestibular 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 | UTCWindow 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
M-A | Association of hearing aids and cochlear implants with cognitive decline and dementia
10 Jan, 2023 | 14:43h | UTCAssociation 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 | UTCDementia 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 | UTCMRI 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
M-A | Vestibular suppressants do not reduce symptoms in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
16 Dec, 2022 | 13:18h | UTCVestibular 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 | UTCCommentary: 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 | UTCNews Release: WHO highlights oral health neglect affecting nearly half of the world’s population – 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)
Good #OralHealth is essential in our daily lives helping us eat, breathe, and speak.
Yet, oral diseases affect nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide. More in WHO’s new Global Oral Health Status Report ?https://t.co/NYOvKYy6Xg pic.twitter.com/zpyI2uqWfT
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) November 18, 2022
M-A | Prevalence and global estimates of unsafe listening practices in adolescents and young adults.
24 Nov, 2022 | 13:18h | UTCNews 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).
Why risk your hearing when its possible to ‘hear for life’?
Listen with care! @WHO study shows that 1 billion young people risk hearing loss from loud music. https://t.co/ziDn5OOoJn
protect your ears by following simple tips for #safelistening @MikkelsenBente_ pic.twitter.com/jvMVGXDpPi— Shelly Chadha (@ShellyChadha1) November 22, 2022
SR | There is insufficient evidence to recommend Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus.
18 Nov, 2022 | 13:19h | UTCGinkgo 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 | UTCEffectiveness 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
Commentary on Twitter
Clinics are treating a growing number of patients with greater amounts of residual hearing. These patients often benefit from #BimodalHearing. Check out these new guidelines to learn more: https://t.co/UQUAv8BRE4 #CochlearImplant #HearingAid @wkhealth @lippincott @OandNonline pic.twitter.com/3cpmJgfEc6
— Otology & Neurotology Open (@ONOjournal) July 28, 2022
Systematic Review | Antihistamines to prevent and treat motion sickness.
19 Oct, 2022 | 14:21h | UTCAntihistamines for motion sickness – Cochrane Library
Summary: Antihistamines to prevent and treat motion sickness – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
New from Cochrane Evidence: Antihistamines are likely to reduce the risk of developing motion sickness in susceptible adults under normal conditions, e.g. traveling by car or boat, but they may be more likely to cause drowsiness than placebo https://t.co/l3gtX9ad7T… pic.twitter.com/EcQZYmwMrU
— Cochrane ENT (@CochraneENT) October 17, 2022
Outcomes 12 months after temperature-controlled radiofrequency device treatment of the nasal valve for nasal airway obstruction.
26 Sep, 2022 | 11:59h | UTC
Guidelines for clinical assessment and management of adult cochlear implantation for single-sided deafness.
24 Aug, 2022 | 14:13h | UTC
Systematic Review | Psychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders.
15 Aug, 2022 | 11:39h | UTCPsychological therapies for temporomandibular disorders (TMDs) – Cochrane Library
Consensus Statement | Pharmacological management of allergic rhinitis.
11 Aug, 2022 | 12:10h | UTCRelated:
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 | UTCCommentaries:
Dexmedetomidine Cuts Perioperative Respiratory AEs in Tonsillectomy – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Children often required sedatives before surgery due to anxiety and crying. In this RCT, intranasal midazolam increased the incidence of perioperative respiratory adverse events (PRAEs), while intranasal dexmedetomidine reduced PRAEs. #OrigInvestigation https://t.co/5AAILuzstM pic.twitter.com/WejpGkAGGs
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 9, 2022
M-A | Global prevalence and incidence of tinnitus.
9 Aug, 2022 | 12:57h | UTCGlobal 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
The global burden of #tinnitus is large, similar to #migraine and pain, and the lack of effective treatment options justifies a major investment in research in this area. https://t.co/9uVJmnYh9c
— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) August 8, 2022
Cohort Study | Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s.
1 Aug, 2022 | 11:49h | UTCNews 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 | UTCEditorial: 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