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1. Determining attributed factors of hearing handicap in individuals with auditory sensory and neural pathology
Abstract Introduction: There is a modest relationship between speech perception skills and perceived hearing handicap in individuals with hearing loss. In this study, an attempt is made at linking psychoacoustic results and speech perception skills to understand the subjective handicap and quality of life. Objective: To investigate how speech perception in
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Tinnitus and Otosclerosis: An Exploratory Study about the Prevalence, Features and Impact in Daily Life
Abstract Introduction Tinnitus is experienced by a significant part of the patients suffering from otosclerosis. Objective To assess the prevalence of tinnitus in otosclerosis, its main features, and the impact on the daily life. Methods Patients diagnosed with otosclerosis in 2019 in a tertiary hospital were enrolled in the study. Demographic data were r
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Effect of applying head-shaking maneuver before Epley maneuver in BPPV
Resumo Introdução: A manobra de Epley é aplicada no tratamento da vertigem posicional paroxística benigna (VPPB). Entretanto, a tontura e os problemas de equilíbrio não melhoram imediatamente após o tratamento. Objetivo: Investigar a eficácia da manobra de balançar a cabeça antes da manobra de Epley no tratamento da VPPB. Método: De março de 2
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. The effectiveness of propranolol, flunarizine, amitriptyline and botulinum toxin in vestibular migraine complaints and prophylaxis: a non-randomized controlled study
Resumo Introdução: A migrânea vestibular é a causa mais comum de vertigem episódica espontânea em pacientes adultos e a segunda causa mais comum de vertigem em pacientes de todas as idades. Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia da aplicação dos tipos de medicamentos orais (propranolol, flunarizina e amitriptilina) e da toxina botulínica tipo A sobre os si
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Translation and validation of the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese
Abstract Objective: In this study, the Tinnitus Primary Function Questionnaire was translated, culturally adapted and validated for Brazilian Portuguese. Methods: This study was carried out in two stages. First, a prospective study of translation and cultural adaptation was carried out with a group of 20 patients. The questionnaire was translated, revised
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Hearing aid effectiveness on patients with chronic tinnitus and associated hearing loss
Abstract Objective: Our study aimed to measure the effectiveness of using HA in reducing the disturbance caused by tinnitus. Methods: Study was designed as a within-subjects clinical trial. Nineteen patients with chronic tinnitus and untreated sensorineural hearing loss were under counseling, HA fitting and 6 months follow-up. Tinnitus assessment was perfo
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy in combination with transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for treatment of chronic vestibular dysfunction in the elderly: a double-blind randomized controlled trial
Resumo Introdução Tontura e desequilíbrio são disfunções comuns em idosos. A terapia de reabilitação vestibular é um método eficaz para o alívio da tontura crônica em pacientes com disfunção vestibular. A estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua tem melhorado a função de equilíbrio em pacientes com disfunção vestibular. Objetiv
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Betahistine add-on therapy for treatment of subjects with posterior benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a randomized controlled trial
Resumo Introdução A vertigem posicional paroxística benigna é um distúrbio vestibular comum, responsável por um quinto das internações hospitalares por vertigem, embora seja comumente não diagnosticada. Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos da terapia adjuvante com betaistina no tratamento de indivíduos com vertigem posicional paroxística benigna posterio
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Otoneurological assessment and quality of life of individuals with complaints of dizziness and temporomandibular disorders: a case-control study
Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the impact of temporomandibular disorders on the quality of life of patients with dizziness. Methods: An observational, case-control study evaluated 60 individuals with dizziness (20 cases and 40 controls), who were matched for gender and age. The individuals underwent to anamnesis, overall physical and otoneurological exam
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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10. A retrospective analysis of revision framework surgeries for unilateral vocal fold paralysis
Resumo Introdução As cirurgias de revisão do arcabouço laríngeo podem ser necessárias em casos de paralisia unilateral de prega vocal. Entretanto, os resultados e as indicações das cirurgias de revisão não têm sido documentados de forma adequada. Para melhor compreensão das indicações do procedimento e para auxiliar na obtenção de melhores r
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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11. The Portuguese version of the visual vertigo analog scale
Abstract Objectives: Visual vertigo occurs after a vestibular disorder compromising daily living. It can be assessed by “the Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale” (VVAS), a self-administered questionnaire without Portuguese version. To perform the translation, cross cultural adaptation, and validation of VVAS from English to Portuguese. Methods: Prospective s
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Bothersome Chronic Tinnitus in Patients with Myofascial Trigger Points
Abstract Introduction Therapeutic dry needling (DN) is effective in reducing the discomfort of chronic somatosensory tinnitus in patients with myofascial trigger points (MTP)s. Objective To evaluate the efficacy of DN in chronic somatosensory tinnitus discomfort in patients with MTP. Methods Placebo-controlled paired trial that included 16 patients with a
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022