Endolymphatic Hydrops Tied to Hearing Loss Severity in Meniere Disease
Significant correlation seen between degree of endolymphatic hydrops and hearing loss across all frequencies
Certain Oral Bacteria Tied to Risk for New Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
13 oral bacterial species associated with development of head, neck cancer over five years
2023 Cisplatin Shortage Tied to Use of Alternatives for Head, Neck Cancer
Alternative treatments came at significantly higher costs for both payers, patients
Neoadjuvant Chemo Boosts Structure Preservation Rates in Nasal, Sinus Cancer
Improvement seen in overall structure preservation rate, orbit preservation rate, and skull base preservation rate
Bidirectional Link Seen for Psychiatric Disorders With Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Patients with CRS have increased risk for developing common psychiatric disorders and vice versa
Sulthiame Beneficial for Symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Reductions in primary efficacy end point of change in AHI during sleep linked with a ≥3 percent decrease in oxygen levels or arousal from sleep
Apple Will Sell Air Pods With Hearing Aids Built In
Study Looks at Hearing, Balance in Adolescent Meniere Disease
Higher pure-tone average threshold, lower speech discrimination score, and lower otoacoustic emission pass rates seen compared with RVC
Saccule-to-Utricle Ratio Inversion May ID Early-Stage Meniere Disease
Findings based on analysis of MRI in early- versus late-stage disease
Sensory Disabilities Tied to Worse Subsequent Mental Health in Seniors
Increased risk for low self-rated mental health, loneliness symptoms seen for older adults with more sensory disabilities
