The Laryngoscope
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial of simulation-based training for ear, nose, and throat emergencies.
Life-threatening ear, nose, and throat (ENT) emergencies are uncommon but require immediate skilled management. We investigated if traditional lecture-based teaching can be improved by a simulation and lecture hybrid approach. ⋯ 1b
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A randomized controlled trial of stretch-and-flow voice therapy for muscle tension dysphonia.
To investigate the effect of stretch-and-flow voice therapy on vocal function and handicap. ⋯ 1b.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Evaluation of prophylaxis treatment of Candida in alaryngeal patients with tracheoesophageal voice prostheses.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of nystatin and Biotène(®) mouthwash Oral Rinse for controlling Candida in total laryngectomy (TL) patients with a tracheosophageal voice prosthesis (TEP) because Biotène(®) mouthwash Oral Rinse is a less costly alternative to nystatin and requires less adherence time. ⋯ 1b
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Comparison of three different polyvinyl alcohol packs following functional endoscopic Nasal surgery.
To compare the extent of bleeding and patient discomfort during packing removal of three different polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) packs: 1) a standard PVA sponge (s-PVA) (Mondocel Standard 10 cm; Mondomed NV, Hamont-Achel, Belgium); 2) a PVA sponge with oxidized cellulose (oc-PVA) (Merocel Hemox 10 cm; Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Jacksonville, FL); and 3) a PVA sponge with polyethylene film (pf-PVA) (Merocel 2000 8 cm; Medtronic Xomed Surgical Products, Jacksonville, FL), after functional endoscopic sinus surgery and inferior turbinoplasty. ⋯ 1b.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Vestibular suppressants after canalith repositioning in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
To investigate the characteristics of residual symptoms and to evaluate the effects of adjuvant vestibular suppressants on residual symptoms after successful canalith repositioning procedures (CRPs). ⋯ Vestibular suppressants significantly reduced residual symptoms compared to both placebo and no medication after CRP. However, there was no significant reduction in DHI score compared with the control group, suggesting that the residual symptoms could not be evaluated by DHI score alone.