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Sociodemographic Factors Influencing Pandemic-Era Ehdi Use And Access, Nicole Perez, David Adkins, Marissa Schuh, Jennifer B. Shinn, Lori Travis, Matthew L. Bush

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic impact on Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs is unknown. This research evaluated sociodemographic factors influencing adherence to EDHI diagnostic testing and the incidence of infant hearing loss during the pandemic.

Method: We evaluated EHDI adherence and incidence of hearing loss in Kentucky before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using univariate and multivariate analysis, we evaluated the association of these outcomes to sociodemographic variables.

Results: There were 71,206 births and 1,385 referred infant hearing screening tests during the study period. Infants during the pandemic had a 24% lower odds of hearing testing adherence (OR …

Rhino-Cerebral Aspergillosis In An Immunocompetent Patient, Jisun Won, Carolina Severiche Mena, Joseph Glowacki, Dimple Patel

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Rhino-cerebral aspergillosis is a rare phenomenon describing a contiguous spread of Aspergillus species from the paranasal sinuses to the intracranial space. In this case report, we describe a case of invasive rhino-cerebral aspergillosis arising in the setting of prolonged intranasal steroid use in an 81-year-old patient with chronic sinusitis. This case report emphasizes the importance of recognizing steroid use as a risk factor for invasive aspergillosis in otherwise immunocompetent individuals.

Implementation Of A Vestibular Disorder Screening Tool In An Urgent Care, Kathleen A. Probst

Dissertations

Implementation of a Vestibular Disorder Screening Tool in an Urgent Care

Kathleen A. Probst

M.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2007

B.S.N., University of Missouri-Columbia, 2004

A Dissertation Submitted to The Graduate School at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree

Doctor of Nursing Practice

August 2023

Advisory Committee

Susan Dean-Baar, PhD, RN, CENP, FAAN

Chairperson

Jennifer Vines, DNP, MSN, RN

Troy Dinkel, MD

Copyright, Kathleen A. Probst, 2023

Abstract

Problem: Vestibular disorders disrupt everyday living and can cause reduced quality of life. Guidelines developed to screen for vestibular disorders are not efficient to use …

The Effect Of Genetic Taste Status On Swallowing: A Literature Review, Theresa S. Lee, Angela M. Dietsch, Rana H. Damra, Rachel W. Mulheren

Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders: Faculty Publications

Purpose

Swallowing and taste share innervation pathways and are crucial to nutritive intake. Individuals vary in their perception of taste due to factors such as genetics; however, it is unclear to what extent genetic taste status influences swallowing physiology and function. The purpose of this review article is to provide background on genetic taste status, review the evidence on the association between genetic taste status and swallowing, and discuss research and clinical implications.

Method

A comprehensive literature review was conducted using search terms related to swallowing and genetic taste status. Studies were included if they investigated the main effect of …

Ludwig’S Angina And Treatment Considerations In The Covid-19 Pandemic, Kevyn Niu, Hossein Tohidi, Hibah Khan, Paul Kitsis

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Introduction

Ludwig’s angina is a type of severe cellulitis that spreads rapidly and carries a significant risk of airway compromise. Previous complications with COVID-19 are poorly described within the literature.

Case Presentation

This case report describes the complication of COVID-19 infection with suspected Ludwig’s angina 2 days after admission, resulting in awake fibroscopic endotracheal intubation. Emergent treatment and establishing a secure airway are paramount in these cases. We discuss the role of antibiotics and adjunct treatment in these cases of potential airway compromise.

Conclusion

Limited data demonstrate simultaneous infection of COVID-19 with these types of submandibular soft tissue infections in …

Implementing A Hearing Screening Readiness Assessment Tool For Preterm And Term Neonates In The Newborn Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Project, Mckenzie Blatt, Adrienne Johnson, Jennifer L. Hamilton, Carly Alston, Belinda Chan

Journal of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention

Newborn intensive care unit (NICU) patients are at risk for hearing loss. Early detection mitigates consequences of speech and language delay. The Joint Committee on Infant Hearing (JCIH) recommends hearing screening (HS) on all infants by 1 month of age. Often hearing screening is performed around the time of NICU discharge, often beyond JCIH recommendations. Automated auditory brainstem response (AABR) screening can be performed once an infant reaches 32 to 34 weeks corrected gestational age (GA). Our project aimed to reduce HS delay among NICU infants. We created and implemented a HS assessment tool defining gestational age and medical stability …

Addressing The Health Needs Of The (D/D)Eaf And Hard Of Hearing Community, Zainab Krayem, Rachel Jeff-Macauley, Nicolette Falco, Vanesa Pizutelli

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines deaf to describe an individual who has total or partial hearing loss. However, the term carries much more weight as it breeds its own culture, Deaf culture, to be exact. There’s an emphasis placed on the spelling where deaf, spelled with a lowercase d, refers to individuals who are born deaf and grew up within this deaf culture. Whereas, members who identify as Deaf with a capital D have lost their hearing later on in life, and did not necessarily grow up within deaf culture. There is often a discrepancy whereby members who identify as d/Deaf or …

Case Report: Vocal Cord Paralysis In The Ed, Richard Baluyot, Russell Mordecai, James Espinosa, Alan Lucerna

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

The incident rate of vocal cord paralysis varies greatly depending on the cause of paralysis as well as if it's unilateral or bilateral, for this poster we will be focusing on unilateral paralysis. From 1985 to 1995 cancer was the primary cause for vocal cord paralysis, however this shifted to primarily iatrogenic surgical injury from 1996 to 2005. In another study it was found that idiopathic paralysis and tumors to both be the primary cause (31.11% respectively), with surgery consisting of 28.89%, and trauma, brain problems, systemic disease and other causes being 2.2%.

Hearing, Cognitive Decline, And The Value Of Hearing Interventions, Lisa M. Price, Jennifer Ren, Victoria Wong Murray, Dylan Trawinski, Ethan Zerpa-Blanco, Sheam Jahan

Rowan-Virtua Research Day

The term “dementia” includes a wide array of diseases. Millions of Americans are affected by these diseases, especially with aging. Its prevalence makes dementia a candidate for exploratory research in understanding its various etiologies and cause-effect relationships in hopes of developing treatment. Numerous studies have been conducted in an attempt to discern whether a causal relationship exists between hearing loss and dementia, as hearing loss frequently precedes dementia. Some publications have reported a correlation between hearing loss treatment and a decreased dementia incidence rate. This review seeks to investigate the associations between hearing loss and dementia, the efficacy of hearing …

Acute-Phase Reactants Association With Smell Disorders In Coronavirus Disease 2019-Infected Patients, Ahmed A. Nassar, Ahmad M. Eltelety

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Objective Olfaction is a complex sensory process that has not been fully investigated. In this study, we aimed at investigating whether there is an association between acute-phase reactants [C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and serum ferritin] and the presence of smell disorders in coronavirus disease 2019-infected patients. Patients and methods A prospective study was conducted on 61 patients presented to the Otolaryngology Department with a confirmed diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 based on the real-time reverse transcription PCR between July 2020 and February 2021. Participants in this study were divided into two groups: group A …

Dilemma Of Prolonged Post- Covid 19 Anosmia Treatment, Abdelhakeem Mahmoud Ali Ragaee

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Context: Anosmia is one of the pathognomonic neurological symptoms of COVID-19 since its begging at the end of 2019. Many patients suffered persistently for prolonged time after infected with this virus. Aims: The aim of this study was to recognise the predisposing factors, to identify possible treatment regimens and to assess the prognosis of prolonged post- COVID-19 anosmia. Settings and Design: retrospective observational study

Methods and Material: study conducted among patients with post COVID-19 anosmia. Thirty-four patients sought medical advice for having prolonged post-COVID-19 anosmia between the period of August 2020 and October 2021 and assessed for predisposing factors. They …

Aberrant Expression Of Soluble Programmed Death-Ligand 1 And Inducible Costimulator Ligand In Patients With Nasal Polyps, Mohamed M. Osmana, Omnia H.B. El-Badaway, Asmaa M. Zahran, Mohamed A.M. Salem, Ahmed G. Abdelraheemd

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Aim We aimed to measure the levels of soluble programmed death-ligand 1 (sPD-L1) and soluble inducible costimulator ligand (sICOS-L) in patients with nasal polyps and to compare their levels between a group with allergic rhinitis (AR) with nasal polyps and another with allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS). The study also aimed to assess the relationship between their levels and disease severity. Patients and methods The study included 35 patients admitted for endoscopic sinus surgery for nasal polyps, who were divided into 17 with AR and 18 with AFRS and 20 controls. Radiologic computed tomography (CT) score of Lund-Mackay was used to …

Benefits Of Vitamin D Supplementation After Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery For Recurrent Nasal Polyposis, Mohammad A. Al-Morsy, Marawan A. Ibrahim

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Nasal polyps as a type of nasal masses usually present with nasal obstruction and smell disorders. There is high recurrence following sinus surgery, which motivated us to study the role of cholecalciferol in preventing recurrence of sinonasal polyposis after endoscopic excision of these polyps. Objective The aim of the work was to study the clinical and radiological outcomes of oral cholecalciferol supplementation after functional endoscopic sinus surgery for recurrent nasal polyposis. Patients and methods A total of 62 patients with recurrent sinonasal polyposis were included in our study during the period from January 2019 to May 2022. The patients …

Effect Of Tonsillectomy On Humoral Immunity In Children With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Below The Age Of 3 Years, Ayman A. Mohamdy, Mohammed F. , Shendy, Nahed F. Khater, Mostafa Gomaa Sobhy

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background

Tonsils are one of the most significant secondary lymphoid organs in immune system. They contain B and T lymphocytes. B cells produce all five classes of immunoglobulins. The tonsillectomy’s effect on the immune system is still up for debate.

Objective

The study was done to observe the effect of tonsillectomy on humoral immunity parameters (IgA, IgM, and IgG) in children with obstructive sleep apnea before and after tonsillectomy.

Patients and methods

A total of 60 patients who were scheduled for tonsillectomy because of obstructive sleep apnea, with ages below 3 years, and diagnosed by clinical findings of adenotonsillar hypertrophy …

Direct Transnasal Dural Suturing After Endoscopic Hypophysectomy: Promising Outcomes, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Abdelwahab Rakha, Mohammed Abdelwab, Yasser Khfagy, Hossam Elsisi

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal surgery is the gold standard method for surgical management of pituitary adenomas; yet the troublesome issue is the potential of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak with possible persistent leak and meningitis. Sellar reconstruction is a prerequisite to prevent postoperative CSF leak. Watertight dural stitching is a reliable method of closure of intraoperative defects, but this was always challenging due to the narrow and deep operative field and the need of special designs of surgical instruments. We present a simple, easy to use direct dural suture with no need to additional surgical instrument for closure of dural tear …

Modified Posterior Nasal Nerve Neurectomy With Inferior Turbinoplasty, As A Treatment For Intractable Rhinitis Syndrome: A Long-Term Effect Prospective Cohort Study, Ahmed S. El Sayed Eid Saleh, Hossam M. Kamal Aly Rabie, Tarek A.H. Hamdy

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Allergic and vasomotor rhinitis are a well-known medical entities affecting a huge population. In most cases, medical therapy helps these people. However, sometimes these treatments are often ineffective. The surgical treatment of intractable rhinitis had been introduced a long time ago, starting from vidian nerve neurectomy to a recently introduced more simple and safe procedure [endoscopic posterior nasal nerve (PNN) neurectomy]. This study combined two valid and widely used surgical procedures for intractable rhinitis surgical management, that is, modified PNN neurectomy and inferior turbinoplasty (IT), aiming to ensure long-term results. Patients and methods A total of 30 adult patients …

Editorial, Reda Kamela, Ahmed El-Faroukb

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Chronic Qat Chewing Effects On Nasopharynx, Oropharynx, And Laryngopharynx, Ahmed Mahmoud El Batawi, Ahmad M. Eltelety, Mohamed Abd Elmottaleb Sabaa

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Qat (also known as Khat, Kat, Miraa) is a green plant Catha edulis planted mainly in East and South Africa, and The Arabian Peninsula. It is widely and traditionally consumed by people in some regions. It has general effects on different systems such as cardiovascular and nervous system. Local effects were mainly described in the oral cavity such as periodontitis and white keratotic lesions. Scarce studies proved its relationship with cancer development. To date, there is a literature gap in reporting other local manifestations. In this study, the authors discuss additional local manifestations noted with chronic qat chewing. Aim …

Outcomes Of Middle Turbinate-Septal Adhesion Technique And Trans-Septal Middle Turbinate Suture Technique To Prevent Middle Turbinate Lateralization: A Comparative Study, Muaid I. Aziz Baban, Hiwa A. Rawandizi, Hozan F. Ali, Sahar J. Hadi, Shkar N. Mohammed

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Middle turbinate lateralization (MTL) is the most common undesirable sequela after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), which can result in recurrent sinusitis. Objectives To examine the efficacy and outcomes of different techniques to prevent failure of the primary surgery. Patients and methods Eighty patients who presented with chronic rhinosinusitis listed for FESS were enrolled in this study. Patients were divided randomly into two groups, with 40 patients each. In group A, middle turbinate (MT) was stabilized by adhesion technique, and in group B, MT was stabilized via suture technique. A comparison of the effectiveness and the outcomes of both …

Treatment Outcome Of Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Patients: A Retrospective Institutional Study, Nishant S. Saxsenaa, Amrita Srivastavaa, Madhu Yadav, S.K. Kanaujia, H.K. Gautama, Shalani Tripathia, Shaleem Khana, Tripti Agrwala

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Introduction Rhino-orbital-cerebral mucormycosis is an acute fungal infection characterized by fungal hyphal invasion of blood vessels resulting in thrombosis and infarction of the nasal, paranasal sinus, orbital, and cerebral tissues. Patients and methods This was a retrospective study conducted on 80 patients with biopsy-proven mucormycosis. The study was carried out in the Mucormycosis Ward of a Tertiary Care Medical College and Hospital during a period of 6 months from May 2021 to October 2021. Results Among 80 patients, 50 (62.5%) were males and 37 (37.5. %) were females. Of the patients, 53.75% were in the age group of 51–70 years. …

Topical Application Versus Intraturbinate Injection Of Botulinum Toxin Type A In The Treatment Of Noninfectious Chronic Rhinosinusitis, Naslshah G. Kazem, Mohamed A. Elsaid, Aya L. Hassan, Abdelrahman A. Abdelalim

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background Chronic rhinosinusitis is a very common disorder caused by chronic inflammation or irritation of nasal mucosa. Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical application of botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) compared with intraturbinate injection for the treatment of noninfectious chronic rhinosinusitis. Patients and methods This prospective comparative study was carried out on 30 patients with noninfectious chronic rhinosinusitis. Patients were divided randomly into two groups. BTX-soaked merocel was applied topically in group A (topical group), which included 15 patients. Intraturbinate BTX injection was applied in group B (injected group), which included …

Review Of First 60 Pituitary Adenoma Cases Of A Skull Base Team, One Center Experience, Osama Hassan, Mohamed Fatthallah, Mohamed El Mallawany

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: Endoscopic endonasal transsphenoid approach of pituitary gland is being effectively replacing microscopic approach. This approach need a lot of training and stepwise learning to reach perfection. This study discuss the experience and pitfalls of an evolving skull base team in one institute. Aim of the work: Analysis of first sixty pituitary adenomas patients operated by an evolving skull base teams in one institute, and highlighting modifications introduced in their technique. Methodology: This is a retrospective analytical study of the medical records of first 60 pituitary adenoma patients who had presented to one center and had endoscopic trans-nasal trans-sphenoidal approach …

Anosmia And/Or Ageusia In Coronavirus Disease 2019-Infected Patients: Role Of Early Corticosteroids And Timeline, Naslshah G. Kazema, Emad R.H. Issakb

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Aim An increasing number of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases have started to experience unusual symptoms to the virus such as olfactory and gustatory dysfunctions. The study aimed to compare the effects of early corticosteroids (CS) administration versus no administration in the time-to-recovery from olfactory dysfunction in COVID-19. Patients and methods This comparative, nonrandomized study has been conducted at Benha University Hospital and another Primary Health Center in Cairo, Egypt, from January 2021 to June 2021. A total of 83 patients who have met the inclusion criteria were assigned into two groups: early-CS group (41 cases) and no-CS group (42 …

Acute Otitis Media: Management And Recurrence In The Pediatric Population, Sydney Klaiman

Capstone Showcase

Acute otitis media (AOM) is one the the most common condition that affects the pediatric population. AOM place burden on affected children, caregivers, the healthcare system, and also contributes to antibiotic resistance. In many cases, AOM is not just a one-time occurrence and is the most common reason that kids receive oral antibiotics and undergo surgery. Relative to the number of articles available, there is a large gap in the research that does not thoroughly address recurrent AOM (rAOM) and the importance of its management and prevention. Therefore, the goal of this poster is to discuss different modalities used to …

Combatting Bacterial Infections: The Efficacy Of Poly-Gamma-Glutamic Acid On The Prevention Of Nasopharyngeal Infections Among Individuals With Cleft Lip And Palate, Florence Pun

Scripps Senior Theses

Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is a medical condition where children are born with an unfused lip and palate. While surgery is required to fuse the lip and palate, there are other conditions that children with CLP face after surgeries, such as otitis media (OM), speech impediments, and difficulty breathing. Particularly, OM occurs frequently in individuals with CLP because the tensor veli palatini muscles cannot open the Eustachian tube frequently and ventilate the middle ear properly, even after surgery. This thesis is a research proposal to evaluate whether γ-PGA can be used in nasal washes to safely prevent nasopharyngeal infections …

Editorial Letter, Reda Kamel, Ahmed Elfarouk

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Editorial Letter, Reda Kamel, Ahmed Elfarouk

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

No abstract provided.

Radiographic Changes Of The Nasal Septal Swell Body In Patients With Sinonasal Polyposis, Yasser Mohammed Hassan Mandour, Ahmed Soliman El Kady, Hamada Mohamed Khater, Mohamed Afify Mohamed Afify, Samer Badie Kamel, Abdelrahman Ahmed Abdelal

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: The nasal septal body is a dilated section of the anterior nasal septum that is situated anterior to the middle turbinate and around 0.7–1.5 cm above the nasal floor.

Aim: This study analyses the measures taken from patients without sinonasal polyposis in order to identify the structural alterations in the nasal septal body (NSB) among patients with sinonasal polyposis.

Patients and methods: This retrospective study was conducted between April 2021 and February 2022 involving a review of paranasal sinus computed tomography (PNS CT) scan among patients with sinonasal polyposis and without sinonasal disease. The anterior part (A) was measured …

Olfactory Function As A Postoperative Parameter For Success Of Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery In Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps, Wael S. Mohamed, Mohamed T. El-Ghonemy

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Introduction : allergic nasal polyps associated with chronic rhinosinusitis always leads to disturbed sense of smell and impaired life quality. After failure of medical treatment in the form of anti-histaminic and local steroids, we usually proceed to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) to improve life quality.

Materials and methods : Total 48 patients were comprised in this work. All patients were subjected to routine nasal examination, nasal endoscopy and CT scans paranasal sinuses axial and coronal cuts before surgery and 3 months after operation. We used Sniffin’ sticks to assess psychophysical olfactory function.

Results : Disturbance of sense of smell …

Transnasal Endoscopic Piezoelectric Surgery For Repair Of Choanal Atresia, Ramez Sabry Fahim, Mohammed Sayed Abd El Azeem Fawaz, Ashraf Mahmoud Khaled, Maie Mohammed Hossam El-Den, Rabie Sayed Youssef

Pan Arab Journal of Rhinology

Background: Restenosis and reclosure of the choana are challenging complications after repair of choanal atresia (CA). Modifications to bone drilling with no injury to surrounding nasal soft tissues may reduce postoperative reclosure. Objectives: Our study aims to assess the effectiveness of piezoelectric device in preservation of muco-periosteal flaps and its outcome in reducing postoperative granulation tissue formation and restenosis. Methods: 20 patients with unilateral boney or boney membranous choanal atresia underwent removal of the atretic plate using the piezoelectric device with preservation of the muco-periosteal flap to cover the borders of the neo-choana. Checkup of the cases ranged from 6 …