Meta-analysis identifies genetic loci and proteins associated with chronic rhinosinusitis and nasal polyps.
Why do some people get severe sinus inflammation while others stay healthy?
This meta-analysis of six biobanks utilized comparative genomic analyses and proteome-wide Mendelian methods to investigate chronic rhinosin…
A massive DNA analysis maps the genetic roots of severe sinus inflammation, revealing specific immune system factors that make some people f…
Protocol for cross-cultural adaptation of an implementation science glossary into Simplified Chinese
Can we make complex medical research terms clear for Chinese-speaking students and experts?
This prospective study protocol outlines the cross-cultural adaptation of an implementation science glossary into Simplified Chinese. The pr…
A new project adapts English implementation science terms into Simplified Chinese to help over one billion speakers avoid confusion and impr…
Non-immersive VR gaming showed no significant effects on sleep or sedentary time in children aged 5 to 9 years.
Did non-immersive virtual reality games change sleep or sitting time for kids?
This prospective longitudinal study evaluated non-immersive virtual reality gaming versus a control group in 62 children aged 5 to 9 years a…
Non-immersive virtual reality games did not steal sleep time or increase sitting time for kids in this study of 62 children.
Subtotal petrosectomy with cochlear implantation showed functional outcomes comparable to standard implantation in adults with postlingual deafness and chronic otitis media.
Study looks at surgery and implants for adults with ear infections and hearing loss
This retrospective case-control study evaluated functional and surgical outcomes in 34 adults with postlingual deafness, comparing subtotal …
Adults with chronic ear infections and hearing loss get similar hearing results and quality of life after surgery with implants compared to …
Film training for Deaf patient care shows age-dependent effects on provider knowledge and competency
Can a film help doctors connect with Deaf patients? The answer depends on age.
A randomized trial in 208 healthcare providers and students compared a film (Vital Signs) to standard written guidance for Deaf patient care…
A training film boosts connection skills for younger doctors serving Deaf patients, yet older providers build less trust than standard writt…
Real-world hearing assessments with audiovisual tasks show greater sensitivity than traditional clinical measures
Do hearing tests miss what really happens in your daily life?
A within-subjects correlational study in adults with normal to moderate hearing loss found that assessments incorporating real-world factors…
Real-life hearing tests using speech in noise and visual cues better spot hearing loss than standard clinic beeps and questionnaires.
G-POEM shows 63.5% clinical success at 6 months for refractory gastroparesis after esophagectomy
Can a new procedure help when the stomach won't empty after cancer surgery?
A multicenter retrospective cohort study of 108 patients with refractory gastroparesis following esophagectomy found that gastric peroral en…
A new scope procedure helped half of patients with severe stomach emptying problems after cancer surgery feel significantly better within si…
Digital SMELL-RS Test Shows Reliability and Correlation with Sniffin' Sticks in Olfactory Dysfunction
Can a quick digital test reliably measure your sense of smell?
A test-retest reliability study of 100 subjects with and without smell dysfunction found the self-administered digital SMELL-RS test had rel…
A quick digital smell test takes just six minutes and matches professional clinic results, offering a fast way to check if your sense of sme…
Positive ECochG track patterns correlate with better hearing preservation after cochlear implantation
Can a surgery monitor help preserve natural hearing after a cochlear implant?
An observational cohort study of 23 adults with residual acoustic hearing undergoing cochlear implantation found that positive intra-operati…
A specific signal during cochlear implant surgery predicted that patients would keep their natural hearing, with 100% of those showing the p…
Real-world study of CI632 cochlear implant shows hearing improvement in Chinese patients at 6 months
Cochlear implant study in China shows hearing improvements at six months
A prospective, real-world observational study of 25 Chinese children and adults with bilateral moderate sloping to profound sensorineural he…
A real-world study in China found that cochlear implant users gained an average of 30 decibels in hearing ability within six months of surge…
Bone conduction hearing devices improve quality of life in adults with chronic otitis media hearing loss
Bone conduction hearing devices may improve quality of life for adults with chronic ear infections
A meta-analysis of nine non-randomized studies in 107 adults with chronic otitis media-related hearing loss found bone conduction hearing de…
Bone conduction hearing devices significantly boost quality of life for adults with chronic ear infections, with hearing gains of 38 to 52 d…
Middle ear impedance from wideband tympanometry improves automated classification of stapes fixation and superior canal dehiscence
Study finds new ear measurement may help distinguish two specific hearing loss causes
A diagnostic accuracy study of 97 ears with conductive hearing loss found that combining air-bone gaps with middle ear impedance magnitude f…
A new ear measurement combined with standard tests correctly identified two specific causes of hearing loss in about 86% of cases, offering …