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Application of a Novel Mitral Valvuloplasty Strategy in Children with Mitral Regurgitation
To retrospectively analyze the clinical efficacy of an innovative mitral valvuloplasty strategy in the treatment of mitral regurgitation in children....
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Enhancing patient acceptance of ICD implantation through structured shared decision making: conversation is key
BackgroundImplantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) and cardiac resynchronization therapy defibrillators (CRT-D) are lifesaving treatments for...
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Safety and performance of the new med-el total ossicular replacement prostheses
PurposeThis multicentric, retrospective study provides safety and performance data of the MED-EL total ossicular replacement prostheses (TORP).
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Clinical Study and Management of Epistaxis
Epistaxis is the most common emergency in otorhinolaryngology affecting up to 60% of the population in their lifetime. There are various local and...
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Breathing difficulties in a nonagenarian: a self report
This is a self report. It is age related because I am 96 years old; about 5 years ago I was asymptomatic in this respect. I describe the difficulties...
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Artificial intelligence for automatic detection and segmentation of nasal polyposis: a pilot study
PurposeAccurate diagnosis and quantification of polyps and symptoms are pivotal for planning the therapeutic strategy of Chronic rhinosinusitis with...
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Artificial intelligence based diagnosis of sulcus: assesment of videostroboscopy via deep learning
PurposeTo develop a convolutional neural network (CNN)-based model for classifying videostroboscopic images of patients with sulcus, benign vocal...
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Lecithin and cardiovascular health: a comprehensive review
BackgroundCardiovascular diseases are one of the prime causes of mortality globally. Therefore, concerted efforts are made to prevent or manage...
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The Role of Mucociliary Clearance Function of Eustachian Tube as an Outcome Predictor for Type 1 Tympanoplasty
Objectives: To evaluate the association between mucociliary function of the Eustachian tube using the Saccharin test preoperatively and its...
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Smartphone Addiction is Associated with Poor Sleep Quality, Increased Fatigue, Impaired Cognitive Functioning, and Lower Academic Achievement: Data from Tunisian Middle School Students
This study investigates smartphone addiction prevalence among Tunisian middle school students and its associations with sleep quality, fatigue,...
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Non-Invasive Management of Mandibular Condyle Fracture with Ramus Shortening Using Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound and Hypomochlion Splint
Closed management of condyle fractures is performed by maxillomandibular fixation (MMF). However, MMF does not ensure ideal outcomes in patients with...
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Interatrial Communications: Prevalence and Subtypes in 12,385 Newborns–a Copenhagen Baby Heart Study
The prevalence of interatrial communications in newborns, i.e., patent foramen ovale or atrial septal defect, was previously reported to be between...
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Uric acid to albumin ratio as a novel predictor for coronary slow flow phenomenon in patients with chronic coronary syndrome and non-obstructive coronary arteries
BackgroundThe plasma uric acid to albumin ratio (UAR) is considered as a novel indicator for Inflammation. However, the association between UAR and...
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Prophylactic antibiotics in sialendoscopy: a randomized clinical trial
ObjectiveAntibiotics have been prescribed routinely in sialendoscopy procedures to reduce the risk of postoperative infection, despite the limited...
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Normal values for swallow events during endoscopic evaluation of swallowing: a preliminary study
PurposeThe current investigation aimed to establish preliminary normative data for endoscopic swallow studies (FEES). The investigators collected...
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The effect of attachment style on mindfulness: findings from a weekly diary study using latent growth modeling
The current study aimed to explore whether attachment style could predict the fluctuation of weekly mindfulness. A weekly diary design was adopted...
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Next-generation atrial fibrillation ablation: clinical performance of pulsed-field ablation and very high-power short-duration radiofrequency
IntroductionPulsed-field energy (PFA) and very high-power short-duration radiofrequency (vHPSD-RF) are two novel ablation methods for pulmonary vein...
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The Myth of Gender Equality? Older Women’s Narratives on Sexuality Under State Socialism
This article explores female sexuality during state-socialist rule in Croatia and Poland. Using life-course framework and qualitative data from...
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Evaluating of Supraglottic Subunits in Swallowing Function in Supraglottic Cancer Patients Pre- and Post-Transoral Laser Microsurgery
Background and Aim: This study aims to assess the impact of supraglottic cancer on swallowing functionality and its anatomical correlations before...
