A case of desmoid tumor co-existing with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma in the larynx
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Extra-abdominal desmoid tumor, also known as aggressive fibromatosis, has aggressive behavior with local infiltration and tendency for recurrence. Though head and neck is reported to be one of the most common sites, a desmoid tumor in the larynx is extremely rare. A 67-year-old male visited our hospital with prolonged hoarseness and received laryngo-microsurgery with the diagnosis of laryngeal polyp. After the operation, he eventually developed a laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma with papilloma, confirmed by second laryngo-microsurgery and received radiation therapy. http://ift.tt... περισσότερα »
Hearing test may identify autism risk
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Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech. http://ift.tt/2aw4UU7
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Age-related differences in sleep-dependent consolidation of motor skills in patients with narcolepsy type 1
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• The acquisition of motor skills involved in Finger Tapping Task (FTT) is lower in narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) children compared with adults.• Performance speed at FTT is enhanced after training by daytime sleep in NT1 children and nighttime sleep in NT1 adults.• In more-improving children the improvement is correlated with both daytime and total Sleep Time (TST). http://ift.tt/29Z0Qel
Acoustic input impedance of the avian inner ear measured in ostrich (Struthio camelus)
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[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Pieter G.G. Muyshondt, Peter Aerts, Joris J.J. Dirckx In both mammals and birds, the mechanical behavior of the middle ear structures is affected by the mechanical impedance of the inner ear. In this study, the aim was to quantify the acoustic impedance of the avian inner ear in the ostrich, which allows us to determine the effect on columellar vibrations and middle ear power flow in future studies. To determine the inner ear impedance, vibrations of the columella were measure... περισσότερα »
Seasonal variations in auditory processing in the inferior colliculus of Eptesicus fuscus
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[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Kimberly E. Miller, Kaitlyn Barr, Mitchell Krawczyk, Ellen Covey Eptesicus fuscus is typical of temperate zone bats in that both sexes undergo marked seasonal changes in behavior, endocrine status, and reproductive status. Acoustic communication plays a key role in many seasonal behaviors. For example, males emit specialized vocalizations during mating in the fall, and females use different specialized vocalizations to communicate with infants in late spring. Bats of both sexe... περισσότερα »
Plasticity in bilateral superior temporal cortex: effects of deafness and cochlear implantation on auditory and visual speech processing
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Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Carly A. Anderson, Diane S. Lazard, Douglas EH. Hartley While many individuals can benefit substantially from cochlear implantation, the ability to perceive and understand auditory speech with a cochlear implant (CI) remains highly variable amongst adult recipients. Importantly, auditory performance with a CI cannot be reliably predicted based solely on routinely obtained information regarding clinical characteristics of the CI candidate. This review argues that central factors, notably cortical fun... περισσότερα »
Atypical white-matter microstructure in congenitally deaf adults: a region of interest and tractography study using diffusion-tensor imaging
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[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Christina M. Karns, Courtney Stevens, Mark W. Dow, Emily Schorr, Helen J. Neville Considerable research documents the cross-modal reorganization of auditory cortices as a consequence of congenital deafness, with remapped functions that include visual and somatosensory processing of both linguistic and nonlinguistic information. Structural changes accompany this cross-modal neuroplasticity, but precisely which specific structural changes accompany congenital and early deafness ... περισσότερα »
Cortical reorganization in postlingually deaf cochlear implant users: intra-modal and cross-modal considerations
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Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Maren Stropahl, Ling-Chia Chen, Stefan Debener With the advances of cochlear implant (CI) technology, many deaf individuals can partially regain their hearing ability. However, there is a large variation in the level of recovery. Cortical changes induced by hearing deprivation and restoration with CIs have been thought to contribute to this variation. The current review aims to identify these cortical changes in postlingually deaf CI users and discusses their maladaptive or adaptive relationship to ... περισσότερα »
The effect of progressive hearing loss on the morphology of endbulbs of Held and bushy cells
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[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Catherine J. Connelly, David K. Ryugo, Michael A. Muniak Studies of congenital and early-onset deafness have demonstrated that an absence of peripheral sound-evoked activity in the auditory nerve causes pathological changes in central auditory structures. The aim of this study was to establish whether progressive acquired hearing loss could lead to similar brain changes that would degrade the precision of signal transmission. We used complementary physiologic hearing tests and ... περισσότερα »
Role of Surgical Resection in Patients with Single Large Brain Metastases: Feasibility, Morbidity, and Local Control Evaluation
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[image: S18788750.gif] Publication date: October 2016 *Source:*World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Federico Pessina, Pierina Navarria, Luca Cozzi, Anna Maria Ascolese, Giulia Maggi, Marco Rossi, Marco Riva, Marta Scorsetti, Lorenzo Bello ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and the feasibility of surgery for single large brain metastases.MethodsThis retrospective study included 69 patients. All received a “supramarginal resection” according to functional boundaries, defined as a microsurgical excision with an extension larger at least 5 mm greater than the ... περισσότερα »
Is There An Optimal Time for Performing Cranioplasties? Results from a Prospective Multinational Study
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[image: S18788750.gif] Publication date: October 2016 *Source:*World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Boon Leong Quah, Hu Liang Low, Mark H. Wilson, Alexios Bimpis, Vincent D.W. Nga, Sein Lwin, Noor Hazlina Zainuddin, Nasser Abd Wahab, Md Al Amin Salek BackgroundThe optimal timing of cranioplasty remains uncertain.ObjectiveWe hypothesized that the risk of infections after primary cranioplasty in adult patients who underwent craniectomies for non–infection-related indications are no different when performed early or delayed. We tested this hypothesis in a prospective, multicenter, ... περισσότερα »
Stereo-electro-encephalography−Guided Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation: From In Vitro and In Vivo Data to Technical Guidelines
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[image: S18788750.gif] Publication date: October 2016 *Source:*World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Pierre Bourdillon, Jean Isnard, Hélène Catenoix, Alexandra Montavont, Sylvain Rheims, Philippe Ryvlin, Karine Ostrowsky-Coste, François Mauguiere, Marc Guénot BackgroundDeep brain electrodes have been used for the past 10 years to produce bipolar stereo-electro-encephalography−guided radiofrequency thermocoagulation (SEEG RF-TC). However, this technique is based on empiric knowledge. The aim of this study is 3-fold: 1) provide in vivo animal data concerning the effect of bipolar R... περισσότερα »
Cervical Spine Surgery: Approach-Related Complications
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[image: S18788750.gif] Publication date: October 2016 *Source:*World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Ran Harel, Petros Stylianou, Nachshon Knoller ObjectiveCervical spine surgery is a common procedure for treatment of wide variety of pathologies. In this paper we report approach-related complication rates experienced by our patients.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated data from patients who were treated surgically for cervical pathologies from February 2011 to October 2013. Medical records were collected and evaluated. We compared the anterior cervical approach with the posterior... περισσότερα »
Reliability of the Size Evaluation Method for Meningiomas: Maximum Diameter, ABC/2 Formula, and Planimetry Method
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[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: October 2016 *Source:*World Neurosurgery, Volume 94 Author(s): Yukitomo Ishi, Shunsuke Terasaka, Shigeru Yamaguchi, Michiharu Yoshida, Shogo Endo, Hiroyuki Kobayashi, Kiyohiro Houkin BackgroundTo evaluate the accuracy of tumor size by maximum diameter, ABC/2 formula, and planimetry method using thick-slice and thin-slice magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).MethodsMaximum diameter and tumor volume calculated using ABC/2 formula (V1) and planimetry method with thick-slice MRI (V2) and thin-slice MRI (V3) were examined in 83 meningiomas. Form factor... περισσότερα »
Comparison of orthodontics-first and surgery-first approach in positional changes of the condyle after mandibular setback surgery using three-dimensional analysis
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Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Tongyue Wang, Jeong Joon Han, Hee-Kyun Oh, Hong-Ju Park, Seunggon Jung, Min-Suk Kook PurposeTo examine and compare the 3-dimensional postoperative changes of the condylar position after mandibular setback surgery using the orthodontics-first approach (OFA) and surgery-first approach (SFA).Materials and MethodsThis retrospective cohort study was conducted in patients who underwent bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO) for mandibular prognathism using OFA or SFA. Co... περισσότερα »
Genetic Analysis of Giant Cell Lesions of the Maxillofacial and Axial/Appendicular Skeleton
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Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Author(s): Zachary S. Peacock, Joseph H. Schwab, William C. Faquin, Francis Hornicek, Yair Benita, David H. Ebb, Leonard B. Kaban PurposeTo compare genetic and protein expression of giant cell lesions (GCL) of the maxillofacial (MF) and axial/appendicular (AA) skeletons. We hypothesized that when grouped according to biologic behavior and not simply location, MF and AA GCLs exhibit common genetic characteristics.MethodsThis was a prospective and retrospective study of patients with GCL... περισσότερα »
Use of a Rigid Curved Laryngoscope for Removal of a Fish Bone in the Hypopharynx
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Foreign body ingestion is a commonly encountered clinical problem. In particular, sharp foreign bodies lodged in the esophagus or hypopharynx can cause complications and require urgent removal. Removal by flexible esophagogastroduodenoscopy or rigid esophagoscopy is the treatment of choice and has high success rates, but cases in which these methods are unsuccessful must be treated with an external incision. A 62-year-old man was referred for a fish bone lodged in the hypopharynx that could not be removed by flexible esophagogastroduodenoscopy. We removed the bone transorally usin... περισσότερα »
Cluster headache attack remission with sphenopalatine ganglion stimulation
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experiences in chronic cluster headache patients through 24 months: Mads C. J. Barloese†Email authorView ORCID ID profile, Tim P. Jürgens†, Arne May, Jose Miguel Lainez, Jean Schoenen, Charly Gaul, Amy M. Goodman, Anthony Caparso and Rigmor Højland Jensen †Contributed equally The Journal of Headache and PainOfficial Journal of the «European Headache Federation» and of «Lifting The Burden – The Global Campaign against Headache»201617:67 DOI: 10.1186/s10194-016-0658-1 © The Author(s). 2016 Abstract Background Cluster […]
Decreased mitochondrial copy numbers in oral squamous cell carcinoma
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Decreased mitochondrial copy numbers in oral squamous cell carcinoma: Abstract Background Mitochondrial dysfunction and altered respiration have long been suspected to affect the development and progression of cancer. Although quantitative changes in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been reported in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), differences in mtDNA copy numbers between normal and cancerous […]
Pools of programmed death-ligand within the oral cavity tumor microenvironment: Variable alteration by targeted therapies
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Pools of programmed death-ligand within the oral cavity tumor microenvironment: Variable alteration by targeted therapies: Abstract Background Enhanced understanding of programmed death-ligand (PD-L) expression in oral cancer is important for establishing rational combinations of emerging immune checkpoint and molecular targeted therapies. Methods We assessed PD-L and interferon (IFN) expression in immunogenic murine oral cancer-1 (MOC1) […]
Association of the upregulated expression of focal adhesion kinase with poor prognosis and tumor dissemination in hypopharyngeal cancer
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Association of the upregulated expression of focal adhesion kinase with poor prognosis and tumor dissemination in hypopharyngeal cancer: Abstract Background Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) plays an important role in tumor metastasis. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the significance of FAK expression in surgically treated patients with hypopharyngeal cancer. Methods We retrospectively reviewed […]
Botulinum Toxin for Rhinitis
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Botulinum Toxin for Rhinitis: Abstract Purpose of Review Rhinitis is a common clinical entity. Besides nasal obstruction, itching, and sneezing, one of the most important symptoms of rhinitis is nasal hypersecretion produced by nasal glands and exudate from the nasal vascular bed. Allergic rhinitis is an IgE-mediated inflammatory reaction of nasal mucosa after exposure to […]
Preserving salivary gland function after radiotherapy in the head and neck region
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
A closer look at strategies for via ScienceDirect Publication: Oral Oncology Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016Source:Oral OncologyAuthor(s): Leonardo Victor Galvão-Moreira, Thalita Santana, Maria Carmen Fontoura Nogueira da CruzRadiation-induced damage to the salivary glands remains a major complication of using radiation therapy to treat head and neck cancer, and it has led a wide range […]
Surgical prophylaxis with gram-negative activity for reduction of surgical site infections after microvascular reconstruction for head and neck cancer
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Surgical prophylaxis with gram-negative activity for reduction of surgical site infections after microvascular reconstruction for head and neck cancer: Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for surgical site infections in microvascular reconstruction for patients with head and neck cancer. Methods One hundred seventeen patients with […]
Nonparameningeal head and neck rhabdomyosarcoma
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
in children and adolescents: Lessons from the consecutive International Society of Pediatric Oncology Malignant Mesenchymal Tumor studies: Background This article reports risk factors and long-term outcome in localized nonparameningeal head and neck rhabdomyosarcomas in children and adolescents from a combined dataset from 3 consecutive international trials. Methods Data from 140 children (9.3% of total) prospectively […]
Salvage surgery after head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with bioradiotherapy
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
Salvage surgery after head and neck squamous cell carcinoma treated with bioradiotherapy: Background The purpose of this study was to describe the results and complications of primary site salvage surgery after head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) treated with bioradiotherapy. Methods We conducted a retrospective chart review of 268 patients treated with bioradiotherapy between […]
Prediction of radioactive iodine remnant ablation failure in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 17 δευτερόλεπτα
A cohort study of 740 patients: Background The purpose of this study was to detect parameters that could serve as predictors of radioactive iodine (I-131) ablation failure in patients with low-risk and intermediate-risk differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). Methods Our cohort study included 740 patients with DTC who received postoperative I-131 remnant ablation. Anthropometric, biochemical, and […]
Atypical white-matter microstructure in congenitally deaf adults: a region of interest and tractography study using diffusion-tensor imaging
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016Source:Hearing Research Author(s): Christina M. Karns, Courtney Stevens, Mark W. Dow, Emily Schorr, Helen J. Neville Considerable research documents the cross-modal reorganization of auditory cortices as a consequence of congenital deafness, with remapped functions that include visual and somatosensory processing of both linguistic and nonlinguistic information. Structural changes accompany […]
Age-related differences in sleep-dependent consolidation of motor skills in patients with narcolepsy type 1
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
• The acquisition of motor skills involved in Finger Tapping Task (FTT) is lower in narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) children compared with adults.• Performance speed at FTT is enhanced after training by daytime sleep in NT1 children and nighttime sleep in NT1 adults.• In more-improving children the improvement is correlated with both daytime and total […]
Plasticity in bilateral superior temporal cortex: effects of deafness and cochlear implantation on auditory and visual speech processing
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016Source:Hearing Research Author(s): Carly A. Anderson, Diane S. Lazard, Douglas EH. Hartley While many individuals can benefit substantially from cochlear implantation, the ability to perceive and understand auditory speech with a cochlear implant (CI) remains highly variable amongst adult recipients. Importantly, auditory performance with a CI cannot be reliably […]
The effect of progressive hearing loss on the morphology of endbulbs of Held and bushy cells
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 1 ώρα
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016Source:Hearing Research Author(s): Catherine J. Connelly, David K. Ryugo, Michael A. Muniak Studies of congenital and early-onset deafness have demonstrated that an absence of peripheral sound-evoked activity in the auditory nerve causes pathological changes in central auditory structures. The aim of this study was to establish whether progressive acquired […]
Cervical Osteophytes Increase the Risk for Foreign Body Impaction: A 171-Patient Case–Control Study
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 2 ώρες
Abstract The aim of this study is to define the relationship between anatomical and pathological cervical structures and the impaction of ingested foreign bodies (FBs). The effects of such structures on deglutition have been previously discussed, however their contribution to FB impaction has not yet been examined. This was a retrospective case–control study of 171 […]
Reflex Cough and Disease Duration as Predictors of Swallowing Dysfunction in Parkinson’s Disease
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 2 ώρες
Abstract Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have progressive and pervasive disorders of airway protection. Recent work has highlighted the relationship between reflex and voluntary cough and swallowing safety. The goal of this study was to test the sensitivity and specificity of several airway protective and disease-specific factors for predicting swallowing safety outcomes in PD. Sixty-four […]
A Pilot Study of the Head Extension Swallowing Exercise: New Method for Strengthening Swallowing-Related Muscle Activity
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 2 ώρες
Abstract This pilot study examined the effect of a new head extension swallowing exercise (HESE) on submental muscle activity and tongue strength in healthy volunteers. Fifteen young adults (10 females and 5 males) were instructed to extend their head backwards as much as possible, and while watching the ceiling, swallowed their saliva every 10 s for […]
Age-related differences in sleep-dependent consolidation of motor skills in patients with narcolepsy type 1
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 4 ώρες
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016Source:Sleep Medicine Author(s): M. Mazzetti, C. Bellucci, C. Cipolli, F. Pizza, P.M. Russo, G. Tuozzi, S. Vandi, G. Plazzi ObjectiveThe influence of post-training sleep on the consolidation process of procedural (ie, visual and motor) knowledge has shown to be less effective in patients with chronic sleep disorders compared with […]
Postoperative chylothorax after pulmonary wedge resection in two patients who underwent radical neck dissection: A case report
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 4 ώρες
Abstract Postoperative chylothorax after wedge resection without mediastinal lymph node dissection is extremely rare. Herein, we report two cases: one case of postoperative chylothorax that developed after wedge resection and another of expanded collaterals detected during thoracoscopic surgery. We believe the cause of this complication to be the history of neck and pulmonary ligament dissections […]
Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Versus Balloon Sinuplasty with Ethmoidectomy
otolaryngologistsfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology by Sfakianakis G.Alexandros,,Anapafseos 5 Agios Nikolaos 72100 Crete Greece,tel : 00302841026182,00306932607174Πριν από 4 ώρες
A 2-year Analysis in Pediatric Chronic Rhinosinusitis: Abstract To evaluate the 2-year post-operative outcomes of pediatric patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) treated with balloon catheter sinuplasty (BCS) and ethmoidectomy compared to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS). Two-group, retrospective cohort study of 28 children with CRS was performed. Of these 28 participants, 15 were treated with […]
Anatomical study of the auditory region of Arctotherium tarijense (Ursidae, Tremarctinae), an extinct short-faced bear from the Pleistocene of South America
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead,Neck,Brain,Cervical Spine and Esophageal Cancers by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 37 δευτερόλεπτα
Abstract Here we present the most detailed morphological study of the auditory region of a tremarctinae bear, *Arctotherium tarijense* Ameghino. In addition, we provide new anatomical information of the Tremarctinae inner ear, such as coplanarity and deviation from orthogonality of the semicircular canals, as an approach to infer the head movements which encountered the extinct forms in locomotion. Based on morphological comparisons, *A. tarijense* exhibits the following particular features: the cavum tympani presents the highest relative volume compared with other ursids; the pro... περισσότερα »
Molecular epidemiology reveals genetic diversity among 363 isolates of the Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii species complex in 61 Ivorian HIV-positive patients
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead,Neck,Brain,Cervical Spine and Esophageal Cancers by Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 37 δευτερόλεπτα
Summary Cryptococcal meningitis is a severe opportunistic infection in HIV-infected patients. In Ivory Coast, despite the availability of antiretroviral treatment (ART), this infection is still prevalent. The study investigates the genetic diversity of 363 clinical isolates of *Cryptococcus* from 61 Ivorian HIV-positive patients, the occurrence of mixed infections and the in vitro antifungal susceptibility of the isolates. Serotyping was performed *via* LAC1 and CAP64 gene amplification. Genotyping was performed using the phage M13 core (GACA)4 and (GTG)5 primers and restriction f... περισσότερα »
Hearing test may identify autism risk
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Hearing test may identify autism risk
Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech. from #Audiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aw4UU7 via IFTTT
Hearing test may identify autism risk
Researchers have identified an inner ear deficiency in children with Autism that may impact their ability to recognize speech. from #Audiology via ola Kala on Inoreader http://ift.tt/2aw4UU7 via IFTTT
Seasonal variations in auditory processing in the inferior colliculus of Eptesicus fuscus
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Kimberly E. Miller, Kaitlyn Barr, Mitchell Krawczyk, Ellen Covey Eptesicus fuscus is typical of temperate zone bats in that both sexes undergo marked seasonal changes in behavior, endocrine status, and reproductive status. Acoustic communication plays a key role in many seasonal behaviors. For example, males emit specialized vocalizations during mating in the fall, and females use different specialized vocalizations to communicate with infants in late spring. Bats of both sexe... περισσότερα »
Acoustic input impedance of the avian inner ear measured in ostrich (Struthio camelus)
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Pieter G.G. Muyshondt, Peter Aerts, Joris J.J. Dirckx In both mammals and birds, the mechanical behavior of the middle ear structures is affected by the mechanical impedance of the inner ear. In this study, the aim was to quantify the acoustic impedance of the avian inner ear in the ostrich, which allows us to determine the effect on columellar vibrations and middle ear power flow in future studies. To determine the inner ear impedance, vibrations of the columella were measure... περισσότερα »
Cortical reorganization in postlingually deaf cochlear implant users: intra-modal and cross-modal considerations
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Maren Stropahl, Ling-Chia Chen, Stefan Debener With the advances of cochlear implant (CI) technology, many deaf individuals can partially regain their hearing ability. However, there is a large variation in the level of recovery. Cortical changes induced by hearing deprivation and restoration with CIs have been thought to contribute to this variation. The current review aims to identify these cortical changes in postlingually deaf CI users and discusses their maladaptive or adaptive relationship to th... περισσότερα »
Atypical white-matter microstructure in congenitally deaf adults: a region of interest and tractography study using diffusion-tensor imaging
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Christina M. Karns, Courtney Stevens, Mark W. Dow, Emily Schorr, Helen J. Neville Considerable research documents the cross-modal reorganization of auditory cortices as a consequence of congenital deafness, with remapped functions that include visual and somatosensory processing of both linguistic and nonlinguistic information. Structural changes accompany this cross-modal neuroplasticity, but precisely which specific structural changes accompany congenital and early deafness ... περισσότερα »
Plasticity in bilateral superior temporal cortex: effects of deafness and cochlear implantation on auditory and visual speech processing
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Carly A. Anderson, Diane S. Lazard, Douglas EH. Hartley While many individuals can benefit substantially from cochlear implantation, the ability to perceive and understand auditory speech with a cochlear implant (CI) remains highly variable amongst adult recipients. Importantly, auditory performance with a CI cannot be reliably predicted based solely on routinely obtained information regarding clinical characteristics of the CI candidate. This review argues that central factors, notably cortical funct... περισσότερα »
The effect of progressive hearing loss on the morphology of endbulbs of Held and bushy cells
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Catherine J. Connelly, David K. Ryugo, Michael A. Muniak Studies of congenital and early-onset deafness have demonstrated that an absence of peripheral sound-evoked activity in the auditory nerve causes pathological changes in central auditory structures. The aim of this study was to establish whether progressive acquired hearing loss could lead to similar brain changes that would degrade the precision of signal transmission. We used complementary physiologic hearing tests and ... περισσότερα »
Seasonal variations in auditory processing in the inferior colliculus of Eptesicus fuscus
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Kimberly E. Miller, Kaitlyn Barr, Mitchell Krawczyk, Ellen Covey Eptesicus fuscus is typical of temperate zone bats in that both sexes undergo marked seasonal changes in behavior, endocrine status, and reproductive status. Acoustic communication plays a key role in many seasonal behaviors. For example, males emit specialized vocalizations during mating in the fall, and females use different specialized vocalizations to communicate with infants in late spring. Bats of both sexe... περισσότερα »
Acoustic input impedance of the avian inner ear measured in ostrich (Struthio camelus)
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Pieter G.G. Muyshondt, Peter Aerts, Joris J.J. Dirckx In both mammals and birds, the mechanical behavior of the middle ear structures is affected by the mechanical impedance of the inner ear. In this study, the aim was to quantify the acoustic impedance of the avian inner ear in the ostrich, which allows us to determine the effect on columellar vibrations and middle ear power flow in future studies. To determine the inner ear impedance, vibrations of the columella were measure... περισσότερα »
Cortical reorganization in postlingually deaf cochlear implant users: intra-modal and cross-modal considerations
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Maren Stropahl, Ling-Chia Chen, Stefan Debener With the advances of cochlear implant (CI) technology, many deaf individuals can partially regain their hearing ability. However, there is a large variation in the level of recovery. Cortical changes induced by hearing deprivation and restoration with CIs have been thought to contribute to this variation. The current review aims to identify these cortical changes in postlingually deaf CI users and discusses their maladaptive or adaptive relationship to th... περισσότερα »
Atypical white-matter microstructure in congenitally deaf adults: a region of interest and tractography study using diffusion-tensor imaging
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Christina M. Karns, Courtney Stevens, Mark W. Dow, Emily Schorr, Helen J. Neville Considerable research documents the cross-modal reorganization of auditory cortices as a consequence of congenital deafness, with remapped functions that include visual and somatosensory processing of both linguistic and nonlinguistic information. Structural changes accompany this cross-modal neuroplasticity, but precisely which specific structural changes accompany congenital and early deafness ... περισσότερα »
Plasticity in bilateral superior temporal cortex: effects of deafness and cochlear implantation on auditory and visual speech processing
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Carly A. Anderson, Diane S. Lazard, Douglas EH. Hartley While many individuals can benefit substantially from cochlear implantation, the ability to perceive and understand auditory speech with a cochlear implant (CI) remains highly variable amongst adult recipients. Importantly, auditory performance with a CI cannot be reliably predicted based solely on routinely obtained information regarding clinical characteristics of the CI candidate. This review argues that central factors, notably cortical funct... περισσότερα »
The effect of progressive hearing loss on the morphology of endbulbs of Held and bushy cells
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Catherine J. Connelly, David K. Ryugo, Michael A. Muniak Studies of congenital and early-onset deafness have demonstrated that an absence of peripheral sound-evoked activity in the auditory nerve causes pathological changes in central auditory structures. The aim of this study was to establish whether progressive acquired hearing loss could lead to similar brain changes that would degrade the precision of signal transmission. We used complementary physiologic hearing tests and ... περισσότερα »
Seasonal variations in auditory processing in the inferior colliculus of Eptesicus fuscus
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Kimberly E. Miller, Kaitlyn Barr, Mitchell Krawczyk, Ellen Covey Eptesicus fuscus is typical of temperate zone bats in that both sexes undergo marked seasonal changes in behavior, endocrine status, and reproductive status. Acoustic communication plays a key role in many seasonal behaviors. For example, males emit specialized vocalizations during mating in the fall, and females use different specialized vocalizations to communicate with infants in late spring. Bats of both sexe... περισσότερα »
Acoustic input impedance of the avian inner ear measured in ostrich (Struthio camelus)
[image: alertIcon.gif] Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Pieter G.G. Muyshondt, Peter Aerts, Joris J.J. Dirckx In both mammals and birds, the mechanical behavior of the middle ear structures is affected by the mechanical impedance of the inner ear. In this study, the aim was to quantify the acoustic impedance of the avian inner ear in the ostrich, which allows us to determine the effect on columellar vibrations and middle ear power flow in future studies. To determine the inner ear impedance, vibrations of the columella were measure... περισσότερα »
Cortical reorganization in postlingually deaf cochlear implant users: intra-modal and cross-modal considerations
Publication date: Available online 26 July 2016 *Source:*Hearing Research Author(s): Maren Stropahl, Ling-Chia Chen, Stefan Debener With the advances of cochlear implant (CI) technology, many deaf individuals can partially regain their hearing ability. However, there is a large variation in the level of recovery. Cortical changes induced by hearing deprivation and restoration with CIs have been thought to contribute to this variation. The current review aims to identify these cortical changes in postlingually deaf CI users and discusses their maladaptive or adaptive relationship to th... περισσότερα »
