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U.S. Marshals Seize Auralgan Otic Solution
U.S. Marshals, at the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday, seized all lots of Auralgan Otic Solution, a prescription drug used to treat pain and inflammation associated with ear infections, from Integrated Commercialization Solutions Inc. (ICS) in Brooks, Ky. Auralgan is manufactured for Deston Therapeutics, located in Chapel Hill, N.C., and is warehoused at ICS. Deston's sale of the product in the United States violates federal law because the product does not have FDA approval and its labeling does not include adequate directions for use...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 17, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Factors influencing help seeking and hearing aid uptake and hearing aid use and satisfaction with hearing aids
Authors' conclusions: Whereas research of the last 28 years yielded valuable information regarding relevant and irrelevant factors in hearing aid health care, there are still many relevant issues that have never been investigated in controlled studies.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Recombinant human thyrotropin aided radioiodine treatment for residual or metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer
Authors' conclusions
Results from four randomised controlled clinical trials suggest that rhTSH is as effective as THW on iodine-131 thyroid remnant ablation, with limited data on significant benefits in decreased whole body radiation exposure and health-related quality of life. It is still uncertain whether lower iodine-131 doses (1110 MBq or 1850 MBq versus 3700 MBq) are equally effective for remnant ablation under rhTSH stimulation. Randomised controlled clinical trials are needed to guide treatment selection for metastatic differentiated thyroid cancer.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy versus nasogastric tube feeding for adults with swallowing disturbances
Authors' conclusions
PEG was associated to a lower probability of intervention failure, suggesting the endoscopic procedure is more effective and safe as compared to NGT. There is no significant difference of mortality rates between comparison groups, and pneumonia irrespective of underlying disease (medical diagnosis). Future studies should include previously planned and executed follow-up periods, the gastrostomy technique, and the experience of the professionals to allow more detailed subgroup analysis.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Lateral X-ray view of the skull for the diagnosis of adenoid hypertrophy
Authors' conclusions: Despite such limitations, the majority of the resultant data indicates that lateral X-rays might be considered somewhat useful, even though it could not be clearly demonstrated. Future research should then adhere to greater methodological rigor, in order to investigate the significance of radiographies as a screening test.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
The role of facial palsy in staging squamous cell carcinoma of the temporal bone and external auditory canal
Authors' conclusions: This pooled-data survival analysis for SCC of the EAC demonstrates that facial nerve involvement is associated with a poor outcome and that the survival outcomes for subjects with facial palsy more closely parallel the survival curves of advanced stage T4 disease. Disease with facial palsy should be classified as stage T4, in accordance with the PITT-2000 system.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Obstructive sleep apnea and risk of motor vehicle crash
Authors' conclusions: Untreated sleep apnea is a significant contributor to motor vehicle crashes
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Methods for increasing upper airway muscle tonus in treating obstructive sleep apnea
Authors' conclusions: There is no accepted scientific evidence that methods aiming to increase muscle tonus of the stomatognathic system are effective in reducing AHI to below five events per hour. Well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to assess the efficacy of such methods.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Meta-analisys of thyroidectomy with ultrasonic dissector versus conventional clamp and tie
Authors' conclusions: This meta-analysis showed a relevant advantage only in terms of cost-effectiveness in patients treated with UAS; it is subsequent to statistically significant reduction of operation duration, intraoperative blood loss and of overall drainage volume during the first 24 hours. Although the analysis showed that the patients who were treated with UAS presented more favourable results in incidence of post-operative complications (transiet laryngeal nerve palsy; transiet hypocalcaemia and permanent hypocalcaemia), these data didn't present statistical relevance.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Efficacy of fluticasone furoate nasal spray vs placebo for the treatment of ocular and nasal symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Authors' conclusions: Intranasal FF showed a consistent ocular and nasal efficacy along with improvement in QoL in AR patients. This review provides significant evidence that treatment with FF nasal spray at a dose of 110 mcg once daily is effective in relieving ocular and nasal symptoms in adolescents and adults with AR.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Effectiveness of voice rehabilitation on vocalisation in postlaryngectomy patients
Authors' conclusions: 1 Electrolarynx is the easiest vocal rehabilitation method for total laryngectomy patients to use as it requires little training and does not limit the patients. But patients' satisfaction was lower because of the mechanical voice and noise.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Communication partner training in aphasia
Authors' conclusions: Evidence shows that communication partner training is effective in improving communication activities and/or participation of the communication partner and is probably effective in improving communication activities and/or participation of persons with chronic aphasia when they are interacting with trained communication partners. There is insufficient evidence to make recommendations related to the impact of partner training on persons with acute aphasia or the impact of training on language impairment, psychosocial adjustment, or quality of life for either the person with aphasia or the communication partner.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Sublingual immunotherapy for allergic rhinitis
Authors' conclusions
This updated review reinforces the conclusion of the original 2003 Cochrane Review that sublingual immunotherapy is effective for allergic rhinitis and has been proven to be a safe route of administration.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Sound therapy in the management of tinnitus in adults
Authors' conclusions
The limited data from the included studies failed to show strong evidence of the efficacy of sound therapy in tinnitus management. The absence of conclusive evidence should not be interpreted as evidence of lack of effectiveness. The lack of quality research in this area, in addition to the common use of combined approaches (hearing therapy plus counselling) in the management of tinnitus are, in part, responsible for the lack of conclusive evidence. Other combined forms of management, such as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy, have been subject to a Cochrane Review. Optimal management may involve multiple strategies.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Hyperfractionated or accelerated radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
Authors' conclusions
Altered fractionation radiotherapy improves survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Comparison of the different types of altered radiotherapy suggests that hyperfractionation provides the greatest benefit. An update of this IPD meta-analysis (MARCH 2), which will increase the power of this analysis and allow for other comparisons, is currently in progress.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Decongestants or antihistamines and nasal irrigation for acute sinusitis in children
Authors' conclusions
There is no evidence to determine whether the use of antihistamines, decongestants or nasal irrigation is efficacious in children with acute sinusitis. Further research is needed to determine whether these interventions are beneficial in the treatment of children with acute sinusitis.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Screening for the early detection of acoustic neuroma in patients with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss
Paech D, Weston A. Screening for the early detection of acoustic neuroma in patients with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss: a rapid literature scan of MRI and other surveillance methods. Christchurch: Health Services Assessment Collaboration (HSAC). HSAC Report 2(1). 2009
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of cognitive-behavioral therapy for tinnitus distress
Authors' conclusions: The results suggest that CBT is an effective treatment of tinnitus distress. However, caution is warranted given that few large-scale, well-controlled trials were identified.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
The role of antibiotics in acute sinusitis
Authors' conclusions: In children with acute sinusitis, antibacterial agents at the studied doses did not appear to provide benefit in terms of cure and improvement, assessed at 10 to 14 days of follow up. Similarly, the percentage of relapse-recurrence was not lower among children who received antibiotics. Antibiotics are associated more frequently with adverse effects.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Efficacy of intranasal corticosteroids for the ocular symptoms of allergic rhinitis
Authors' conclusions: To date, clinical studies conducted statistically showed the efficacy of INCS on the OS of AR as evidenced by the meta-analysis results for the studies reporting total OSs.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 16, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Ear Infections Develop In 1 Out Of 5 Kids With Respiratory Viruses
More than 20 percent of young children with colds or other respiratory viral infections will develop middle ear infections of varying severity-including some mild infections that don't require antibiotics, according to a study in the February issue of The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health. The study shows the "full spectrum" of acute otitis media (AOM) in infants and toddlers with respiratory viruses-sometimes including mild infection in one ear but severe infection in the other...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 16, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Ear, nose and throat foreign bodies in children: A search for socio-demographic correlates. - Mukherjee A, Haldar D, Dutta S, Dutta M, Saha J, Sinha R.
OBJECTIVE: Ear nose and throat foreign bodies in children are one of the most common emergencies faced by otorhinolaryngologists. Our objective in the study conducted in the otolaryngology department of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital was to find out t...
Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) - February 15, 2011 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Primary care rapid response assessment of dysphagia in end of life care
Sandwell Community Healthcare Services improved dysphagia management and piloted a community dysphagia rapid response assessment service. Quality was improved by allowing more patients to be managed at home for terminal illnesses, and increasing empowerment for patients, their carers and staff. Productivity has been improved by reducing hospital referrals and admissions.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - February 9, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Tulane Doctor Performs New Robotic Throat Cancer Surgery
Tulane University School of Medicine surgeon Dr. Paul Friedlander is performing a new, less-invasive form of robotic surgery to treat head and neck cancers. The technique, which was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration last year, uses the latest Da Vinci® three-dimensional, high-definition robotic equipment to make an incision through the mouth to remove tumors without a visible scar. Traditional open surgery to remove throat cancer typically requires a long incision through the jaw and throat and often requires a significant recovery time...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 9, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
New Clinical Knowledge Summary on vestibular neuronitis
09/02/11 The Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) service has published a new topic covering the management of vestibular neuronitis (a syndrome of acute vertigo of peripheral origin) in adults. The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - February 9, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
New Clinical Knowledge Summary on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
09/02/11 The Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) service has published a new topic covering the management of posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) in adults, based on a clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology. The target audience is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - February 9, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
The Great Tonsil Dilemma
Without fanfare, hundreds of thousands of children surrender their tonsils to a surgeon's scalpel each year, usually to alleviate recurring infections and obstructive sleep problems. Most of the time, the snipped tonsils are sent to a pathologist, who looks for evidence of more serious medical problems, like unsuspected cancer. But this common practice may not be cost-effective because those additional examinations rarely lead to the discovery of hidden disease, a new University of Michigan Heath System analysis shows...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 9, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
NHSP Annual Conference 2011 - official agenda and flyer
08/02/2011 The official flyer and agenda for the NHSP Annual Conference 2011 on 22nd March has now been released.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - February 8, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Link Between Tonsillectomy And Excess Weight Gain In Children
Tonsillectomy is the most common major surgical procedure performed in children. Children who undergo the surgical removal of their tonsils (tonsillectomy), with or without the removal of their adenoids (adenoidectomy), are at increased risk for becoming overweight after surgery, according to new research published in the February 2011 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Pediatric obesity has increased overwhelmingly over the last 20 years, with recent data suggesting that as many as 33 percent of American children are overweight and 17 percent obese...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - February 2, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Light Therapy For Early-Stage Laryngeal Cancer Is A Voice-Saver
Light, or photodynamic, therapy can help preserve the voice and vocal cord function for patients with early stage laryngeal (voice box) cancer, according to a study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. "Photodynamic therapy is an effective treatment for early laryngeal squamous cell carcinomas, offering patients a less invasive option with fewer side effects than other therapies, while preserving the voice," says study co-author Vanessa G. Schweitzer, FACS, M.D., a senior staff physician in the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at Henry Ford. The study was presented Jan...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 31, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Employing Novel Surgery To Remove Rare Tumor, Rebuild Trachea
Using a novel surgical approach, it's possible to rebuild the trachea and preserve a patient's voice after removing an invasive throat tumor, according to a new report from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. This case study is the first of its kind to not only document a successful technique to create a fully functional trachea, or windpipe, but also report a rare type of malignant tumor in an adult's trachea. Most commonly, this type of tumor is seen in newborns and very rarely occurs in the neck, says lead study author Samer Al-Khudari, M.D...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 31, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Coming Soon - Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus 7th February
Tinnitus research continues to proliferate and in conjunction with National Tinnitus Week, this evidence update will present a concise summary of the latest emerging evidence, combined with expert opinion and a list of current therapeutic uncertainties to highlight research gaps.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - January 31, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
How to Catch a Cold
If you are plagued by a scratchy throat, stuffy nose, or cough this winter, you may have one of over 200 cold-causing viruses to thank for it.
When it comes to determining how you caught that cold or how best to relieve your symptoms, the theories are almost as numerous.
Duke internist Sabina Lee, MD, explains the facts behind some common-cold related tips and advice that circulate during cold and flu season each year.
“The term ‘common cold’ refers to a mild upper respiratory viral illness involving sneezing, nasal congestion and discharge, sore throat, cough, low-grade fever, headache, and fatigue,” Lee says.
Tho...
Source: DukeHealth.org: Duke Health Features - January 24, 2011 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: news
New Cochrane review on hyperfractionated or accelerated radiotherapy for head and neck cancer
21/01/11 The Cochrane Library Issue 12, 2010
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - January 21, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
New Cochrane review on antiinflammatory medications for obstructive sleep apnea in children
21/01/11 The Cochrane Library Issue 12, 2010.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - January 21, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Upstate acquires downtown Syracuse surgery center
The new Upstate Outpatient Surgery Center includes six operating suites for procedures related to ear, nose and throat, gynecology, neurology neurosurgery, orthopedics, pediatrics, podiatry, urology, general surgery as well as pain management.
Source: SUNY Upstate Medical - January 21, 2011 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
Protect Your Kids This Flu Season
Doctors at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center want to make sure children are protected from influenza this flu season. The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs caused by a variety of strains of influenza viruses. While the flu typically causes mild symptoms, it can be severe enough to cause hospitalization or even death. Flu most commonly occurs in the winter and early spring...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 18, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Flu / Cold / SARS Source Type: news
Antibiotics Are Effective In The Treatment Of Acute Ear Infection In Young Children
A new study showed that antibiotics are more effective than previously thought in the treatment of acute ear infection (namely acute otitis media) in young children. However, half of the children became better without antibiotics. Expectedly, antibiotics caused more adverse events. Antibiotics should be used only when the diagnosis of acute ear infection is certain. Treatment failed in every fifth child (19%) receiving antibiotics and in every second child (45%) receiving placebo. These results are based on the study of a research group in Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 14, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Antibiotics For Middle Ear Infection Better Than Watchful Waiting For Young Kids
A child aged up to 24 months will probably recover from otitis media (middle ear infection) more rapidly if given antibiotics, compared to "watchful waiting", irrespective of symptom severity, US researchers revealed in an article published in NEJM (New England Journal of Medicine). These findings clash with most guidelines in North America and Europe, which recommend watchful waiting for children with mild symptoms. Alejandro Hoberman, M.D...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 13, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Michael Douglas' Tumor Has Gone, He Believes He Is Beating The Disease
Hollywood star, Michael Douglas, 66, who developed throat cancer reports that his tumor is gone and that he feels good, in an NBC "Today" show. Douglas added that he still has to undergo a monthly follow up. Douglas told co-host Matt Lauer: "I feel good, relieved. The tumor is gone. I think the odds are, with the tumor gone and what I know about this particular type of cancer, that I've got it beat. I guess there's not a total euphoria. I'll probably take a couple of months of getting checked out but it's been a wild six-month ride." The show will be broadcast on January 23rd...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 11, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Nigeria: Surgeons, Uni-lorin Partner on Medical Practices
Three physicians have indicated their interest to partner with the University of Ilorin to advance the training of medical students in the field of otolaryngology(the field of medicine concerned with the treatment and diagnosis of the diseases of the ear, nose and throat).
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - January 11, 2011 Category: African Health Source Type: news
TMB Names New Medical Director
Louisiana ear, nose and throat specialist Linda Gage-White, MD, is the new medical director of the Texas Medical Board (TMB)
Source: Blogged_Arteries - January 10, 2011 Category: Health Management Source Type: news
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06/01/11 New systematic reviews, events and courses added to the collection
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News - January 6, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Tonsillectomy Riots 1906 Remembered; New Guidelines For Better Decisions
Remember when children used to fear the doctor's words, "It is time to take those tonsils out?" Well today the first clinical practice guidelines regarding tonsillectomies have been released. In fact, most children with throat infections or inflamed tonsils in fact do not need the surgery after all. This procedure has always been controversial. In 1906 the Tonsillectomy Riots took place in New York...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 5, 2011 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Xylitol as a prophylaxis for acute otitis media
Authors' conclusions: Xylitol can be a prophylaxis for AOM, but warrants further study, especially of vehicles other than chewing gum for young children, and information is needed regarding cost, duration of administration required, and expected long-term effects.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - January 5, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Steroids as adjuvant therapy for acute pharyngitis in ambulatory patients
CRD summary
The review concluded that steroids were effective for pain reduction in adult and paediatric patients complaining of acute sore throat. Although the authors' conclusion appeared to reflect the evidence presented, there were some methodological and reporting concerns with the review (including an absence of results for some outcomes), indicating that the conclusion should be interpreted with a degree of caution.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - January 5, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Screening for the early detection of acoustic neuroma in patients with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss
This preliminary report presents the evidence for the early detection of AN using MRI or other comparative diagnostic techniques in patients with ASNHL, albeit without critical appraisal. It appears there is a significant clinical argument to support the routine use of MRI.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - January 5, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Preoperative chemoradiotherapy in the management of oral cancer
CRD summary
This review assessed the effects of preoperative chemoradiotherapy and/or preoperative radiotherapy on the management of oral cancer and concluded that evidence to provide sufficient data from prospective randomised studies was missing. The authors' conclusions reflect the evidence presented, but their reliability is uncertain due to lack of validity assessment and inclusion of study designs that lack robustness in their methodology.
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - January 5, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
Obstructive sleep apnea and risk of motor vehicle crash systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors' conclusions: Untreated sleep apnea is a significant contributor to motor vehicle crashes
Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest Content - January 5, 2011 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: news
