Medical and Biomedical Researches

Idiopathic isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy: a diagnosis of exclusion.

July 3rd, 2008
Idiopathic isolated unilateral hypoglossal nerve palsy: a diagnosis of exclusion. This report describes the rare case of a 22-year-old male with persistent idiopathic isolated hypoglossal nerve palsy. Thorough history, examination, and investigation were needed to rule out the many causes of such a presentation. The clinical ...

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Oral osteonecrosis associated with the use of ibandronate: report of a case and clinical implication

July 3rd, 2008
Oral osteonecrosis associated with the use of ibandronate: report of a case and clinical implications. A breast cancer patient with skeletal metastases was treated with only one i.v. dose of ibandronate in March of 2005 and subsequent doses of oral ibandronate 50 mg daily. One year ...

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Budesonide for local therapy of complex oral mucosal immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: case rep

July 3rd, 2008
Budesonide for local therapy of complex oral mucosal immune-mediated inflammatory diseases: case reports. Local immunosuppressive therapies without systemic effects represent a therapeutic advantage in management of immune/inflammatory oral mucosal conditions. Topical budesonide rinses were prescribed to patients with mucosal disease that was resistant to other intervention ...

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Breakage of internal maxillary distractor: considerable complication of maxillary distraction osteog

July 3rd, 2008
Breakage of internal maxillary distractor: considerable complication of maxillary distraction osteogenesis. Maxillary distraction osteogenesis using intraoral distractors is now one of the standard treatments of maxillary retrusion. This report shows 2 cases of breakage of this internal maxillary distractor in patients with cleft lip and palate; ...

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Musculoskeletal MR Imaging at 3 T.

July 3rd, 2008
Musculoskeletal MR Imaging at 3 T. MR imaging plays a major role in the assessment of pediatric musculoskeletal disease. Compared with 1.5 T MR imaging, 3 T magnets provide images with an increased signal-to-noise ratio, which is particularly helpful when assessing small body parts and structures ...

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Magnetic resonance urography in children.

July 3rd, 2008
Magnetic resonance urography in children. Magnetic resonance (MR) urography is a powerful tool that fuses anatomic information with functional data in a single test without the use of ionizing radiation. This article provides an overview of the technical aspects of MR urography and common clinical applications, ...

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MR Imaging of Neuroblastic Masses.

July 3rd, 2008
MR Imaging of Neuroblastic Masses. Neuroblastoma is one of the most common non-central nervous system solid tumors in children. Imaging plays a role in the evaluation of the primary tumor and regional and distant disease. This article reviews the biologic, clinical, and MR imaging features of ...

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Wilms’ tumor and other pediatric renal masses.

July 3rd, 2008
Wilms\' tumor and other pediatric renal masses. Wilms\' tumor is the most common solid renal tumor in children. Imaging plays a crucial role in the evaluation of the primary tumor and regional and metastatic disease. This article reviews the biologic, clinical, and MR imaging features of ...

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MR Imaging of the Bowel: Pediatric Applications.

July 3rd, 2008
MR Imaging of the Bowel: Pediatric Applications. Magnetic resonance enterography with oral contrast administration using fast T2-weighted and fat saturated, contrast-enhanced T1-weighted sequences is the most common technique for bowel evaluation. The main indication for bowel MR imaging in children has been evaluation of inflammatory bowel ...

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Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: techniques and applications.

July 3rd, 2008
Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography: techniques and applications. Magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) has become established as an essential modality in the evaluation of pancreatic and biliary abnormalities in children. New advances, such as faster imaging parameters, newer sequences, and contrast agents, are available to improve image quality. This ...

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Pediatric liver: focal masses.

July 3rd, 2008
Pediatric liver: focal masses. Imaging is a standard part of the evaluation of pediatric liver disease. Advances in MR imaging have improved detection, characterization, and staging of hepatic lesions. This article addresses the MR imaging appearances of various focal hepatic lesions that can present in children. ...

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Practical applications of magnetic resonance in congenital heart disease.

July 3rd, 2008
Practical applications of magnetic resonance in congenital heart disease. Cardiac magnetic resonance is a powerful, rapidly advancing technology that complements other imaging modalities in the noninvasive evaluation of congenital heart disease. Magnetic resonance plays an important role in diagnosis and follow-up by assessing anatomic features, functional ...

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Advances in Pediatric MR Imaging.

July 3rd, 2008
Advances in Pediatric MR Imaging. This article describes the considerable technical achievements that have been made in MR imaging in the evaluation of pediatric patients. The latest techniques in improving signal intensity, resolution, and speed are discussed. The multitude of new options for pediatric MR imaging ...

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What is the optimal policy for osteoporosis management?

July 3rd, 2008
What is the optimal policy for osteoporosis management? The fractures that result from osteoporosis create a huge burden for both individuals affected and for societies across the world. This is especially aggravated as population age. Optimal policy in the management of osteoporosis should provide alleviation of ...

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Baseline laryngeal effects among individuals with dust mite allergy.

July 3rd, 2008
Baseline laryngeal effects among individuals with dust mite allergy. OBJECTIVE: To examine baseline effects of perennial allergy on laryngeal appearance, laryngeal function, and perceived vocal handicap among individuals without current allergy or voice symptoms. DATA SOURCES: This pilot study included 47 adults: 21 with positive and ...

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Induction of chondrogenic differentiation in cultured fibroblasts isolated from the inferior turbina

July 3rd, 2008
Induction of chondrogenic differentiation in cultured fibroblasts isolated from the inferior turbinate. OBJECTIVES: To explore options of cell sources for regeneration of cartilage, turbinate fibroblasts were tested for their differentiation potential when cultured in three-dimensional scaffolds with growth factors and co-cultured with septal chondrocytes. METHODS: Fibroblasts ...

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Effects of endoscopic sinus surgery and delivery device on cadaver sinus irrigation.

July 3rd, 2008
Effects of endoscopic sinus surgery and delivery device on cadaver sinus irrigation. OBJECTIVE: Assess paranasal sinus distribution of topical solutions following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) using various delivery devices. STUDY DESIGN: Experimental prospective study. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Ten cadaver sinus systems were irrigated with Gastroview before ...

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Topical budesonide via mucosal atomization device in refractory postoperative chronic rhinosinusitis

July 3rd, 2008
Topical budesonide via mucosal atomization device in refractory postoperative chronic rhinosinusitis. BACKGROUND: Nebulized budesonide (Pulmicort Respules, AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE) provides control of respiratory tract inflammation in asthmatic patients. The Mucosal Atomization Device (MAD; Wolfe-Tory Medical, Salt Lake City, UT) is a novel sinonasal atomization device. METHODS: ...

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The effects of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-gamma agonist on a murine model of experim

July 3rd, 2008
The effects of Peroxisome Proliferator-Activated Receptor-gamma agonist on a murine model of experimental allergic rhinitis. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the effect of rosiglitazone, a synthetic selective peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma agonist, for cytokine production and PPAR-gamma expression in nasal mucosa. METHODS: Mice in allergic rhinitis group received ...

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Evaluation of acoustic rhinometry in a nasal provocation test with allergic rhinitis.

July 3rd, 2008
Evaluation of acoustic rhinometry in a nasal provocation test with allergic rhinitis. OBJECTIVE: The nasal provocation test is not widely available due to lack of standardized methods and related research. We evaluated the clinical utility of the nasal provocation test using acoustic rhinometry. STUDY DESIGN: All ...

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Intralesional steroid injection for the management of otohematoma.

July 3rd, 2008
Intralesional steroid injection for the management of otohematoma. OBJECTIVES: To compare the therapeutic efficacies of aspiration plus intralesional steroid injection and aspiration plus pressure dressing for the management of otohematoma. STUDY DESIGN AND SETTING: Fifteen patients with otohematoma were treated by aspiration plus pressure dressing (the ...

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Tonsillectomy in Australia: An audit of surgical technique and postoperative care.

July 3rd, 2008
Tonsillectomy in Australia: An audit of surgical technique and postoperative care. OBJECTIVE: To assess current tonsillectomy practice among Australian otolaryngologists. STUDY DESIGN: An audit based on an anonymous 19-item postal questionnaire on tonsillectomy technique and perioperative management sent to all Australian otolaryngology specialists. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: ...

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Angioedema and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: Are demographics a risk?

July 3rd, 2008
Angioedema and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors: Are demographics a risk? OBJECTIVES: The use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEI) has become the leading cause of acquired angioedema. Previous studies have suggested that certain patient populations may be at a higher risk for ACEI-induced angioedema. The objective of this ...

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Economic, family, and length-of-training issues that influence the selection of a clinician-scientis

July 3rd, 2008
Economic, family, and length-of-training issues that influence the selection of a clinician-scientist career path in otolaryngology. OBJECTIVE: To understand the reasons for the decrease in clinician-scientists in otolaryngology. STUDY DESIGN: An anonymous survey was prepared that questioned career preparation and personal demographics as well as motive ...

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The preventive effect of halofuginone on posterior glottic stenosis in a rabbit model.

July 3rd, 2008
The preventive effect of halofuginone on posterior glottic stenosis in a rabbit model. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the preventive effect of halofuginone on posterior glottic stenosis (PGS) in an animal model. STUDY DESIGN: A randomized, controlled animal study. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: ...

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