Principles of a novel methodology for the combined assessment of the immune function in sickly children with pathological changes in the organs of the otorhinolaringological system are expounded. The new approach includes investigations into local cellular and humoral immunity, evaluation of functio... | PMID: 19365363

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The literature review of the methods for application of magnetic nanoparticles in different fields of medicine is presented. The paper summarizes the 40 year-long experience of Russian and foreign scientists with the use of magnetic suspensions, liquids, and particles with magnetic carriers from 10... | PMID: 19491801

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The main results of a medico-sociological study are reported with special reference to the assessment of medico-social status and quality of life in patients with ENT pathology who were treated in a commercial medical centre. The study demonstrated that ENT diseases have negative effect on the worki... | PMID: 19738594

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This lecture for practitioners is designed to update the reader in mycotic pathology of ENT organs with special reference to its clinical manifestations. Recommendations are proposed for the diagnosis and treatment of ENT mycotic diseases with the use of modern antimycotic preparations. | PMID: 19738598

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A major prerequisite for efficacious emergency care to an ENT patient being admitted to the reception ward of a multifield hospital is the correct diagnosis of his (her) condition that may be either immediately life-threatening or pass into local or systemic complication of the ENT disease. Adequate... | PMID: 19692967

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We should not expect that micro-array analysis will resolve all our questions. In this overview we have indicated points that we feel are critical for any application of micro-array analysis in modern rhinological research. Choices on experimental design and patient inclusion will influence the outc... | PMID: 19145992

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Angioedema can cause life-threatening airway compromise yet patients with a history of one episode of AIIA are at risk for a subsequent episode. Physicians can modify clinical practices to avert the potentially life-threatening side effects of ACE-inhibitors in patients with a prior episode of AIIA.... | PMID: 19029862

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Twenty-seven articles with ENT relevance were obtained. Otorhinolaryngological manifestations included symptoms and signs in the mouth, nose, sinus, larynx and ear. CONCLUSION: Behçet's disease is usually considered to be a condition affecting the oral cavity, eyes and genitals. This article shows... | PMID: 18616840

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Rapid maxillary expansion resulted in a reduction in hearing loss, yearly rate of ENT infections and parentally assessed symptoms of upper airway obstruction, compared with no treatment. These findings are probably related to expanded oronasal space, due to rapid maxillary expansion.... | PMID: 18577269

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Description of biofilm pathophysiology and of published reports of biofilms in otorhinolaryngological disease. CONCLUSION: Virtually all microbes live in biofilm communities. Within these communities, the microbes assume differing specialised roles which confer survival advantages on the community.... | PMID: 18405407

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This study presents a large cohort of pediatric neck abscess patients, in which the emergence and characteristics of MRSA are shown. As community-acquired MRSA infections become more prevalent, empiric antibiotic therapy must be considered. The results of this study show that the incidence of MRSA h... | PMID: 18948832

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TB is a serious communicable disease that causes 2 million deaths a year worldwide. It is estimated one third of the world's population is infected with TB. TB has proved difficult to eradicate. Laboratory testing also has been challenging, with as many as 19% of TB cases failing to show positive ba... | PMID: 18940629

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Pediatric otolaryngology procedures constitute significant volume at our ASC. Surgery at our ASC is extremely safe with a rate of unanticipated outcomes of 0.2%--a comparison not available in the literature. Pediatric otolaryngology procedures performed with a highly skilled team at an outpatient AS... | PMID: 18813142

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Otolaryngologists are vulnerable to errors in the administration of concentrated epinephrine. Academy members are concerned about preventing these high risk errors. We recommend double checking epinephrine dilution before administration. We also encourage all physicians using concentrated epinephrin... | PMID: 18695626

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The prevalence of oropharyngeal and laryngeal pathology in the cohort was 3%. No unsuspected upper aerodigestive tract pathology was found on routine flexible endoscopy. A history of Hard Nasal Symptoms was an accurate predictor of underlying nasal pathology. CONCLUSION: The authors propose that the... | PMID: 18983379

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These results compared favourably to recent reports of enteric reconstructions. Functional outcome with the FC free flaps were superior to those reported with jejunal flaps, especially with regard to speech following tracheo-oesophageal puncture. Following a fasciocutaneous reconstruction, hospital... | PMID: 18061547

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The BIS value during continued administration of propofol was around 60, but exceeded 90 in all patients within 233.6 +/- 64.5 s after cessation. They clearly remembered the conversation they had with us during surgery.... | PMID: 18607947

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Nearly half of all patients seen at a voice and swallowing center were not compliant with optimal PPI usage. This percentage is similar to that found for other long-term medications. Patient education can lead to higher rates of compliance, improved acid control, and possibly improved treatment outc... | PMID: 18834069

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