Influence of Quiet Time on the Auditory Environment of Infants in the NICU.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Influence of Quiet Time on the Auditory Environment of Infants in the NICU. Μέσω pubmed: speech and language Related Articles Influence of Quiet Time on the Auditory Environment of Infants in the NICU. J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs. 2020 Nov 16;: Authors: Zauche LH, Zauche MS, Williams BL Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of quiet time on the auditory environment of infants in the NICU and to compare the effect of quiet time by room type, bed type, and infant clinical acuity. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, descriptive comparison study. SETTING: The auditory environments of infants in two level 3 NICUs within a pediatric hospital system in the Southeastern United States. Each NICU implemented quiet time for 4 hours per day. METHODS: We assessed the auditory environment of infants born at or younger than 38 weeks gestation for 48 hours using Language Environmental Analysis technology. We used paired t tests to assess differences in the auditory environment during quiet versus nonquiet time and to compare the effect of quiet time by room type, bed type, and clinical acuity. RESULTS: During quiet time, the auditory environment of participants had 13% more silence, 17% fewer electronic sounds, 25% less speech, and 30% fewer words than during nonquiet time. We observed greater differences in quiet time versus nonquiet time for infants in open bays and incubators and infants who had greater acuity. CONCLUSION: Our results support the implementation of quiet time to increase silence and reduce exposure to electronic sounds for infants in the NICU. Additional research is necessary to further examine the effect of quiet time on the auditory environment of infants in the NICU with consideration of environmental and clinical variables. PMID: 33212050 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Nuances in transcanal endoscopic surgical technique for glomus tympanicum tumors.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Nuances in transcanal endoscopic surgical technique for glomus tympanicum tumors. Μέσω pubmed: vertigo treatment Related Articles Nuances in transcanal endoscopic surgical technique for glomus tympanicum tumors. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Sep - Oct;41(5):102562 Authors: Kaul VF, Filip P, Schwam ZG, Wanna GB Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe the utility and nuances of transcanal endoscopic surgery (TCES) on glomus tympanicum tumors from a single surgeon's experience. PATIENTS/INTERVENTION: Twelve patients, eight female and four males, diagnosed pre-operatively with glomus tympanicum tumors. They all underwent endoscopic resection by a single surgeon. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Feasibility of endoscopic resection of glomus tympanicum tumors without conversion to a microscopic approach. Secondary outcomes include tumor stage, pre and post-operative audiometry, vertigo, sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and integrity of the facial nerve, ossicles, chorda tympani and tympanic membrane. RESULTS: Twelve patients underwent TCES, eight patient's pathology results were glomus tympanicum, ranging from Glasscock-Jackson grade I-III. Due to loss in follow up, 6/8 patients had complete audiometric data, which were analyzed. Average pre-operative air-bone-gap (ABG) was 5.41 compared to post-operative ABG of 5.08 (p > 0.89). No patients resulted in any, post-operative vertigo, tinnitus, SNHL, facial nerve injury or chorda tympani nerve injury. Two patients had intentional tympanic membrane perforations secondary to tumor adherence to the membrane. They were repaired with tragal perichondrium graft. No patients have had any recurrences. CONCLUSIONS: Endoscopic resection of glomus tympanicum tumors is a feasible and effective, alternative visualization modality for the neurotologist. Surgical pearls are described herein. PMID: 32563784 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

[Preliminary analysis of central paroxysmal positional vertigo].

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader [Preliminary analysis of central paroxysmal positional vertigo]. Μέσω pubmed: vertigo treatment Related Articles [Preliminary analysis of central paroxysmal positional vertigo]. Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2020 Aug 07;55(8):754-759 Authors: Wu HY, Wang SJ, Gao ZQ, Jiang H Abstract Objective: To explore the possible pathogenesis of central paroxysmal positional vertigo (CPPV) by analyzing its clinical manifestations and characteristics. Methods: The clinical data of 3 patients with CPPV, including 1 male and 2 females, aged 36, 14 and 70 years old respectively, were collected from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences from June 2014 to June 2018. The clinical symptoms, nystagmus, other central ocular motor abnormalities, MRI, PET-CT, and laboratory findings were analyzed retrospectively. Results: All patients showed transient vertigo and nystagmus induced by head changes relative to gravity, but the characteristics of nystagmus did not conform to the typical characteristics of nystagmus in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. None of patients response to repositioning maneuvers, and all patients presented with the signs of abnormal visual oculomotor system or other symptoms of central system. MRI, PET-CT and blood biochemical tests confirmed that the causes of CPPV in the patients were chronic hemorrhage, inflammation and paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration. Although the etiology of the three cases is different, the lesion site is involved in the central velocity storage mechanism. Conclusion: The damage of central velocity storage mechanism may lead to the damage of feedback rotation signal correction pathway, and CPPV appears when the head position changes relative to gravity. PMID: 32791773 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Non-convulsive seizure clustering misdiagnosed as vertebrobasilar insufficiency.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Non-convulsive seizure clustering misdiagnosed as vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Μέσω pubmed: vertigo treatment Related Articles Non-convulsive seizure clustering misdiagnosed as vertebrobasilar insufficiency. Heliyon. 2020 Nov;6(11):e05376 Authors: Chen YS, Chen TS, Huang CW Abstract Diagnosing non-convulsive seizures (NCSs) is a great challenge for most clinicians due to a wide spectrum of clinical presentations. The complexity of the disease course usually results in a delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis so that timely and appropriate treatment is not given. Herein, we report a case with NCSs misdiagnosed as vertebrobasilar insufficiency (VBI), in which the patient suffered from episodes of prominent dizziness, vertigo, becoming transfixed, and worsening response within a day. Brain magnetic resonance image findings were unremarkable, however electroencephalography (EEG) showed rhythmic epileptiform discharges that appeared to originate from the right frontal area with ipsilateral hemispheric involvement. We prescribed intravenous valproate and the seizures ceased. Few studies have reported a patient with NCS misdiagnosed with VBI, a very different entity. It is thus important that clinicians should be aware of the trivial symptoms of NCSs, and to conside r implementing early EEG studies and anti-epileptic drug therapy. PMID: 33209999 [PubMed] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Pseudo-spontaneous nystagmus in lateral semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Correlation with bow and lean test in a pitch plane.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Pseudo-spontaneous nystagmus in lateral semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Correlation with bow and lean test in a pitch plane. Μέσω pubmed: vertigo treatment Related Articles Pseudo-spontaneous nystagmus in lateral semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Correlation with bow and lean test in a pitch plane. PLoS One. 2020;15(11):e0242580 Authors: Lee HJ, Ahn SK, Yim CD, Kim DH, Hur DG Abstract OBJECTIVES: We investigated the incidence and characteristics of pseudo-spontaneous nystagmus (PSN) in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo involving the lateral semicircular canal (LC-BPPV) and evaluated the correlation between PSN and the bow and lean test. METHODS: We examined nystagmus in the sitting position using video-oculography goggles in 131 LC-BPPV patients. The positioning test and bow and lean test were also performed. Patients were divided into canalolithiasis and cupulolithiasis groups according to the character of nystagmus. In each group, the incidence and direction of PSN, correlation with the bow and lean test, and treatment outcome were analyzed. RESULTS: PSN was observed in 25 cases (19.1%) in LC-BPPV patients, 7 of which were canalolithiasis and 18 of which were cupulolithiasis (p = 0.098). Of the 25 patients with PSN, 21 (84%) exhibited nystagmus consistent with the lean test whereas 4 (16%) exhibited nystagmus consistent with the bow test. In patients with PSN, nystagmus was observed in the bow and lean test in all cases (23/23), but in patients without PSN, no nystagmus was observed in 13 cases (13/87) in the bow and lean test (p = 0.048). The number of barbecue maneuvers performed until the end of treatment was 1.4 ± 0.7 in patients with PSN and 1.4 ± 0.9 in those without PSN (p = 0.976). CONCLUSION: We identified PSN in patients with LC-BPPV irrelevant of subtype. Moreover, all patients with PSN showed nystagmus in the bow and lean test. The direction of PSN was mostly consistent with that of the lean test (21/25, 84%). The presence of PSN was not related to the treatment outcome in this study. PMID: 33211765 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Transoral robotic salvage oropharyngectomy with submental artery island flap reconstruction.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Transoral robotic salvage oropharyngectomy with submental artery island flap reconstruction. Μέσω pubmed: "head neck"[jour] Related Articles Transoral robotic salvage oropharyngectomy with submental artery island flap reconstruction. Head Neck. 2020 Nov 19;: Authors: Holcomb AJ, Richmon JD Abstract BACKGROUND: Transoral robotic surgery (TORS) is an effective approach for select salvage oropharyngeal resections. Reconstruction in these scenarios is often necessary for vascular coverage and optimal functional outcomes but can be challenging. The submental artery island flap (SAIF) is well-suited to this reconstruction. DESIGN/METHOD: Two patients presented with recurrent oropharyngeal tumors after chemoradiation. Each tumor was resected using TORS, and the SAIF was utilized for reconstruction. Flap inset was completed using TORS in one case. RESULTS: Both patients experienced uneventful recovery free from bleeding events or fistula formation and experienced no partial flap loss or donor site complications. CONCLUSIONS: The SAIF is a simple reconstructive option for TORS defects that may be inset using robotic assistance and avoids the need for free tissue transfer. PMID: 33210351 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Asymmetrical effects of deafness-associated mitochondrial DNA 7516delA mutation on the processing of RNAs in the H-strand and L-strand polycistronic transcripts.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Asymmetrical effects of deafness-associated mitochondrial DNA 7516delA mutation on the processing of RNAs in the H-strand and L-strand polycistronic transcripts. Μέσω pubmed: familial hearing los... Related Articles Asymmetrical effects of deafness-associated mitochondrial DNA 7516delA mutation on the processing of RNAs in the H-strand and L-strand polycistronic transcripts. Nucleic Acids Res. 2020 11 04;48(19):11113-11129 Authors: Xiao Y, Wang M, He Q, Xu L, Zhang Q, Meng F, Jia Z, Zhang F, Wang H, Guan MX Abstract In this report, we investigated the molecular mechanism underlying a deafness-associated m.7516delA mutation affecting the 5' end processing sites of mitochondrial tRNAAsp and tRNASer(UCN). An in vitro processing experiment demonstrated that m.7516delA mutation caused the aberrant 5' end processing of tRNASer(UCN) and tRNAAsp precursors, catalyzed by RNase P. Using cytoplasmic hybrids (cybrids) derived from one hearing-impaired Chinese family bearing the m.7516delA mutation and control, we demonstrated the asymmetrical effects of m.7516delA mutation on the processing of tRNAs in the heavy (H)-strand and light (L)-strand polycistronic transcripts. Specially, the m.7516delA mutation caused the decreased levels of tRNASer(UCN) and downstream five tRNAs, including tRNATyr from the L-strand transcripts and tRNAAsp from the H-strand transcripts. Strikingly, mutant cybrids exhibited the lower level of COX2 mRNA and accumulation of longer and uncleaved precursors of COX2 from the H-s trand transcripts. Aberrant RNA metabolisms yielded variable reductions in the mitochondrial proteins, especially marked reductions in the levels of ND4, ND5, CO1, CO2 and CO3. The impairment of mitochondrial translation caused the proteostasis stress and respiratory deficiency, diminished ATP production and membrane potential, increased production of reactive oxygen species and promoted apoptosis. Our findings provide new insights into the pathophysiology of deafness arising from mitochondrial tRNA processing defects. PMID: 33045734 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Approach to hearing loss.

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Approach to hearing loss. Μέσω pubmed: familial hearing los... Related Articles Approach to hearing loss. Can Fam Physician. 2020 Nov;66(11):803-809 Authors: Newsted D, Rosen E, Cooke B, Beyea MM, Simpson MTW, Beyea JA Abstract OBJECTIVE: To provide family physicians with a practical evidence-based approach to the management of patients with hearing loss. SOURCES OF INFORMATION: MEDLINE and PubMed databases were searched for English-language hearing loss research, review articles, and guidelines published between 1980 and 2020. Most of the retrieved articles provided level II or III evidence. MAIN MESSAGE: Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory impairments worldwide and causes great detriment to a patient's overall well-being by affecting physical health, finances, social inclusion, and mental health. A robust clinical assessment of hearing loss includes a history and physical examination that effectively characterizes the deficit as conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. Patients presenting with red flags (such as sudden unilateral sensorineural hearing loss) must be urgently referred to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery or immediately assessed in the emergency department. Many nonurgent presentations of hearing loss will also require referral for further audiological assessment, diagnosis, and management. CONCLUSION: As primary care providers, family physicians are well equipped to manage the psychological concerns associated with hearing loss and to reinforce conservative treatment strategies. Frequently, referral or urgent workup, including imaging, is necessary to confirm a patient's diagnosis and initiate management in order to prevent further complications. PMID: 33208419 [PubMed - in process] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Among the Public

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Among the Public in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study. Μέσω pubmed: familial hearing los... Related Articles Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Among the Public in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Survey-Based Study. Interact J Med Res. 2020 Nov 19;9(4):e14640 Authors: Alshehri KA, Saggaf OM, Alshamrani HM, Alnefaie AM, Alghamdi KB Abstract BACKGROUND: Obstruction of the Eustachian tube is a common condition that is unpleasant and might lead to various middle ear disorders. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) among the public in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. METHODS: This cross-sectional survey-based study was conducted in Jeddah during August 2018 by distributing an electronic survey form to participants from different districts of the city. All male and female residents of Jeddah aged 10 years and above had the chance to participate in this study. RESULTS: A total of 2372 participants (female, 1535/2372, 64.71%; male, 837/2372, 35.28%; mean age 31.31 years, SD 11.85 years) agreed to contribute to our study. Upon analysis of their answers to the questionnaire, the overall prevalence of ETD in our sample was found to be 42.49% (1008/2372). The prevalence was higher among participants who reported a previous diagnosis of ETD and hearing loss (1897/2372, 80.00% and 1902/2372, 80.21%, respectively). Additionally, participants with a family history of hearing loss had a significantly higher prevalence (1136/2372, 47.92%) of ETD than those with no family history of hearing loss. Our analysis also showed that females were at a greater risk of developing ETD than males (P=.01). CONCLUSIONS: As per our prevalence data, ETD is a common disease in Jeddah, pointing to the need for more attention, awareness, and research. PMID: 33211016 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Clinical features of COVID-19 and influenza

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Clinical features of COVID-19 and influenza: a comparative study on Nord Franche-Comte cluster. Μέσω pubmed: pharyngitis[all fiel... Related Articles Clinical features of COVID-19 and influenza: a comparative study on Nord Franche-Comte cluster. Microbes Infect. 2020 10;22(9):481-488 Authors: Zayet S, Kadiane-Oussou NJ, Lepiller Q, Zahra H, Royer PY, Toko L, Gendrin V, Klopfenstein T Abstract Clinical descriptions about influenza-like illnesses (ILI) in COVID-19 seem non-specific. We aimed to compare the clinical features of COVID-19 and influenza. We retrospectively investigated the clinical features and outcomes of confirmed cases of COVID-19 and influenza in Nord Franche-Comté Hospital between February 26th and March 14th 2020. We used SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR and influenza virus A/B RT-PCR in respiratory samples to confirm the diagnosis. We included 124 patients. The mean age was 59 (±19 [19-98]) years with 69% female. 70 patients with COVID-19 and 54 patients with influenza A/B. Regarding age, sex and comorbidities, no differences were found between the two groups except a lower Charlson index in COVID-19 group (2 [±2.5] vs 3 [±2.4],p = 0.003). Anosmia (53% vs 17%,p < 0.001), dysgeusia (49% vs 20%,p = 0.001), diarrhea (40% vs 20%,p = 0.021), frontal headache (26% vs 9%,p = 0.021) and bilateral cracklings sound s (24% vs 9%,p = 0.034) were statistically more frequent in COVID-19. Sputum production (52% vs 29%,p = 0.010), dyspnea (59% vs 34%,p = 0.007), sore throat (44% vs 20%,p = 0.006), conjunctival hyperhemia (30% vs 4%,p < 0.001), tearing (24% vs 6%,p = 0.004), vomiting (22% vs 3%,p = 0.001) and rhonchi sounds (17% vs 1%,p = 0.002) were more frequent with influenza infection. We described several clinical differences which can help the clinicians during the co-circulation of influenza and SARS-CoV-2. PMID: 32561409 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Evaluation of the clinical profile, laboratory parameters and outcome of two hundred COVID-19

ola Kala shared this article with you from Inoreader Evaluation of the clinical profile, laboratory parameters and outcome of two hundred COVID-19 patients from a tertiary centre in India. Μέσω pubmed: pharyngitis[all fiel... Related Articles Evaluation of the clinical profile, laboratory parameters and outcome of two hundred COVID-19 patients from a tertiary centre in India. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2020 Nov 09;90(4): Authors: Gupta N, Ish P, Kumar R, Dev N, Yadav SR, Malhotra N, Agrawal S, Gaind R, Sachdeva H, Covid Working Group OMOTSH Abstract COVID-19 is a pandemic with over 5 million cases worldwide. The disease has imposed a huge burden on health resources. Evaluation of clinical and epidemiological profiles of such patients can help in understanding and managing the outbreak more efficiently. This study was a prospective observational analysis of 200 diagnosed COVID-19 patients admitted to a tertiary care center from 20th march to 8th May 2020. All these patients were positive for COVID-19 by an oro-nasopharyngeal swab-rtPCR based testing. Analyses of demographic factors, clinical characteristics, comorbidities, laboratory parameters, and the outcomes were performed. The mean age of the population was 40 years with a slight male predominance (116 patients out of 200, 58%). A majority of the patients (147, 73.5 %) were symptomatic, with fever being the most common symptom (109, 54.5%), followed by cough (91, 45.5%). An older age, presence of symptoms and their duration, leukocytosis, a high quick SOFA score, a h igh modified SOFA score, need for ventilator support, an AST level more than 3 times the upper limit of normal (ULN), and a serum creatinine level of 2 mg/dl or greater were at a significantly higher risk of ICU admission and mortality. Presence of diabetes mellitus, AST > three times ULN, serum creatinine 2 mg/dl or higher, and a qSOFA score of 1 or higher were all associated with significantly greater odds of critical care requirement. Triage and severity assessment helps in deciding the requirement for a hospital stay and ICU admission for COVID-19 which can easily be done using clinical and laboratory parameters. A mild, moderate and severe category approach with defined criteria and treatment guidelines will help in judicious utilization of health-care resources, especially for developing countries like India.   *Other members of the Safdarjung Hospital COVID-19 working group: Balvinder Singh (Microbiology), MK Sen (Pulmonary Medicine), Shibdas Chakrabarti (Pulmona ry Medicine), NK Gupta (Pulmonary medicine), AJ Mahendran (Pulmonary Medicine), Ramesh Meena (Medicine), G Usha (Anaesthesiology), Santvana Kohli (Anaesthesiology), Sahil Diwan (Anaesthesiology), Rushika Saksena (Microbiology), Vikramjeet Dutta (Microbiology), Anupam Kr Anveshi (Microbiology). PMID: 33169598 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.