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		Research article Cortisol suppression and hearing thresholds in tinnitus after low-dose dexamethasone challenge Veerle L Simoens, Sylvie Hébert BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:4 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Suppression of stress-regulated cortisol levels and reduction in hearing discomfort in Tinnitus patients treated with Dexamethasone (DEX), highlights the importance of stress as a predisposing factor for, and consequence of, this hearing disorder.
		Study protocol Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality based vestibular rehabilitation in the treatment of dizziness, gait and balance impairment in adults with unilateral peripheral vestibular loss: a randomised controlled trial Dara Meldrum, Susan Herdman, Roisin Moloney, Deirdre Murray, Douglas Duffy, Kareena Malone, Helen French, Stephen Hone, Ronan Conroy, Rory McConn Walsh BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:3 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gender differences in patients with dizziness and unsteadiness regarding self-perceived disability, anxiety, depression, and its associations Annette Kurre, Dominik Straumann, Christel JAW van Gool, Thomas Gloor-Juzi, Caroline HG Bastiaenen BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:2 (22 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Commentary Canadian guidelines for rhinosinusitis: practical tools for the busy clinician Shaun Kilty BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:1 (1 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Single intraoperative intravenous Co-Amoxiclav versus postoperative full oral course in prevention of postadenotonsillectomy morbidity: a randomised clinical trial Musyoka D Mutiso, Isaac M Macharia BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:9 (30 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Etiological profile and treatment outcome of epistaxis at a tertiary care hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: a prospective review of 104 cases Japhet M Gilyoma, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:8 (5 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence and psychopathological characteristics of depression in consecutive otorhinolaryngologic inpatients Thomas Forkmann, Christine Norra, Markus Wirtz, Thomas Vehren, Eftychia Volz-Sidiropoulou, Martin Westhofen, Siegfried Gauggel, Maren Boecker BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:7 (31 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report A Synchronous undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma and infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast successfully treated with induction chemotherapy followed by local control of both tumours: a case report Mohamed Mesmoudi, Tarik Mahfoud, Nabil Ismaili, Khadija Rami, Meryem Kamouni, Laila Jroundi, Hassan Errihani BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:6 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Related to the Degree of Mouth Opening and Hearing Loss Panagiotis Kitsoulis, Aikaterini Marini, Kalliopi Iliou, Vasiliki Galani, Aristides Zimpis, Panagiotis Kanavaros, Georgios Paraskevas BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:5 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The severity of temporomandibular joint disorders is associated with range of mouth opening, the number of aural symptoms, ear itching, temporomandibular joint ankylosis, temporomandibular joint pain, bruxism and qualitative and quantitative hearing loss.
		Research article Radiological findings in patients undergoing revision endoscopic sinus surgery: a retrospective case series study Hisham S Khalil, Ahmed Z Eweiss, Nicholas Clifton BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:4 (7 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Treatment trends in allergic rhinitis and asthma: a British ENT survey Ravinder S Natt, Petros D Karkos, Davinia K Natt, Eva G Theochari, Apostolos Karkanevatos BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:3 (11 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Endoscopic procedures for removal of foreign bodies of the aerodigestive tract: The Bugando Medical Centre experience Japhet M Gilyoma, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:2 (21 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Rigid endoscopy with forceps extraction under general anesthesia is the preferred treatment modality for removing aerodigestive tract foreign bodies, a process which should only be performed or attempted by experienced endoscopists.
		Research article A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neramexane in patients with moderate to severe subjective tinnitus Markus Suckfüll, Michael Althaus, Barbara Ellers-Lenz, Alexander Gebauer, Roman Görtelmeyer, Pawel J Jastreboff, Hans J Moebius, Tanja Rosenberg, Hermann Russ, Yvonne Wirth, Hagen Krueger BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A 50 mg/d neramexane mesylate dose is safe and well tolerated in patients with moderate to severe tinnitus receiving no concomitant tinnitus therapy and is an appropriate standard dose for further clinical development.
		Research article Incidental findings on MRI scans of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms Vasileios Papanikolaou, Mohammad H Khan, Ivan J Keogh BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:6 (7 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary MRI scans of 47.5% of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms (AVS) demonstrated unexpected incidental findings, with 2.5% demonstrating significant findings that warranted referral.
		Research article Throat related symptoms and voice: development of an instrument for self assessment of throat-problems Viveka Lyberg-Åhlander, Roland Rydell, Jacqueline Eriksson, Lucyna Schalén BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:5 (27 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Using an adaptation of the Voice Handicap Index alongside the Throat-subscale for evaluating throat related symptoms enables patients to express concerns regarding throat and voice problems simultaneously and facilitates consideration of the relation between the two.
		Case report Cholesterol granuloma presenting as a mass obstructing the external ear canal Vasilios Nikolaidis, Hariklia Malliari, Dimosthenis Psifidis, Spyridon Metaxas BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:4 (5 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Exploratory factor analysis of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (German version) Annette Kurre, Caroline HG Bastiaenen, Christel JAW van Gool, Thomas Gloor-Juzi, Eling D de Bruin, Dominik Straumann BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:3 (15 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The subscale structure of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory is not supported by a principal components analysis which reveals three different component factors, suggesting only the total scale should be used and restructuring may be necessary.
		Case report Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland with therapeutic misadventure: a rare case report Jagdeep S Thakur, Narinder K Mohindroo, Shobha Mohindroo, Dev R Sharma, Anamika Thakur BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:2 (8 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Acute mastoiditis: A one year study in the pediatric hospital of Cairo university Mosaad Abdel-Aziz, Hassan El-Hoshy BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:1 (4 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol An evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of booklet-based self-management of dizziness in primary care, with and without expert telephone support Lucy Yardley, Sarah Kirby, Fiona Barker, Paul Little, James Raftery, Debbie King, Anna Morris, Mark Mullee BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:13 (29 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical profile, outcomes and improvement in symptoms and productivity in rhinitic patients in Karachi, Pakistan Taimur Saleem, Umair Khalid, Ubaid Sherwani, Shehzad Ghaffar BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:12 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Primary Nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin lymphomas: a retrospective review of 26 Moroccan patients Wafa Allam, Nabil Ismaili, Sanaa Elmajjaoui, Bel K Elgueddari, Mohammed Ismaili, Hassan Errihani BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:11 (17 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Presentation, histological characteristics, treatment types and outcome of nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin lymphoma is heterogeneous and further investigations should be conducted to improve diagnosis and management of this disease.
		Research article Pretreatment organ function in patients with advanced head and neck cancer: clinical outcome measures and patients' views Lisette van der Molen, Maya A van Rossum, Annemieke H Ackerstaff, Ludi E Smeele, Coen RN Rasch, Frans JM Hilgers BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:10 (15 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Evaluation of young smokers and non-smokers with Electrogustometry and Contact Endoscopy Pavlidis Pavlos, Nikolaidis Vasilios, Anogeianaki Antonia, Koutsonikolas Dimitrios, Kekes Georgios, Anogianakis Georgios BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:9 (20 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Young smokers with chronic exposure to nicotine often demonstrate elevated taste thresholds, decreased taste acuity and a change in the morphology of the fungiform papillae on the tips of their tongues.
		Research article Effects of total laryngectomy on olfactory function, health-related quality of life, and communication: a 3-year follow-up study Birgit Risberg-Berlin, Anna Rydén, Riitta Möller, Caterina Finizia BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:8 (29 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Four in five total laryngectomy patients treated with the nasal airflow-inducing maneuver can smell 36 months on, their communication is eased and their quality of life is good.

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		Research article Cortisol suppression and hearing thresholds in tinnitus after low-dose dexamethasone challenge Veerle L Simoens, Sylvie Hébert BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:4 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Suppression of stress-regulated cortisol levels and reduction in hearing discomfort in Tinnitus patients treated with Dexamethasone (DEX), highlights the importance of stress as a predisposing factor for, and consequence of, this hearing disorder.
		Study protocol Effectiveness of conventional versus virtual reality based vestibular rehabilitation in the treatment of dizziness, gait and balance impairment in adults with unilateral peripheral vestibular loss: a randomised controlled trial Dara Meldrum, Susan Herdman, Roisin Moloney, Deirdre Murray, Douglas Duffy, Kareena Malone, Helen French, Stephen Hone, Ronan Conroy, Rory McConn Walsh BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:3 (26 March 2012) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Gender differences in patients with dizziness and unsteadiness regarding self-perceived disability, anxiety, depression, and its associations Annette Kurre, Dominik Straumann, Christel JAW van Gool, Thomas Gloor-Juzi, Caroline HG Bastiaenen BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:2 (22 March 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Commentary Canadian guidelines for rhinosinusitis: practical tools for the busy clinician Shaun Kilty BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2012, 12:1 (1 February 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Single intraoperative intravenous Co-Amoxiclav versus postoperative full oral course in prevention of postadenotonsillectomy morbidity: a randomised clinical trial Musyoka D Mutiso, Isaac M Macharia BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:9 (30 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Etiological profile and treatment outcome of epistaxis at a tertiary care hospital in Northwestern Tanzania: a prospective review of 104 cases Japhet M Gilyoma, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:8 (5 September 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Prevalence and psychopathological characteristics of depression in consecutive otorhinolaryngologic inpatients Thomas Forkmann, Christine Norra, Markus Wirtz, Thomas Vehren, Eftychia Volz-Sidiropoulou, Martin Westhofen, Siegfried Gauggel, Maren Boecker BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:7 (31 August 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Case report A Synchronous undifferentiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma and infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast successfully treated with induction chemotherapy followed by local control of both tumours: a case report Mohamed Mesmoudi, Tarik Mahfoud, Nabil Ismaili, Khadija Rami, Meryem Kamouni, Laila Jroundi, Hassan Errihani BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:6 (9 June 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Signs and Symptoms of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Related to the Degree of Mouth Opening and Hearing Loss Panagiotis Kitsoulis, Aikaterini Marini, Kalliopi Iliou, Vasiliki Galani, Aristides Zimpis, Panagiotis Kanavaros, Georgios Paraskevas BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:5 (25 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The severity of temporomandibular joint disorders is associated with range of mouth opening, the number of aural symptoms, ear itching, temporomandibular joint ankylosis, temporomandibular joint pain, bruxism and qualitative and quantitative hearing loss.
		Research article Radiological findings in patients undergoing revision endoscopic sinus surgery: a retrospective case series study Hisham S Khalil, Ahmed Z Eweiss, Nicholas Clifton BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:4 (7 May 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Treatment trends in allergic rhinitis and asthma: a British ENT survey Ravinder S Natt, Petros D Karkos, Davinia K Natt, Eva G Theochari, Apostolos Karkanevatos BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:3 (11 April 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Endoscopic procedures for removal of foreign bodies of the aerodigestive tract: The Bugando Medical Centre experience Japhet M Gilyoma, Phillipo L Chalya BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:2 (21 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Rigid endoscopy with forceps extraction under general anesthesia is the preferred treatment modality for removing aerodigestive tract foreign bodies, a process which should only be performed or attempted by experienced endoscopists.
		Research article A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of neramexane in patients with moderate to severe subjective tinnitus Markus Suckfüll, Michael Althaus, Barbara Ellers-Lenz, Alexander Gebauer, Roman Görtelmeyer, Pawel J Jastreboff, Hans J Moebius, Tanja Rosenberg, Hermann Russ, Yvonne Wirth, Hagen Krueger BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2011, 11:1 (11 January 2011) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A 50 mg/d neramexane mesylate dose is safe and well tolerated in patients with moderate to severe tinnitus receiving no concomitant tinnitus therapy and is an appropriate standard dose for further clinical development.
		Research article Incidental findings on MRI scans of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms Vasileios Papanikolaou, Mohammad H Khan, Ivan J Keogh BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:6 (7 June 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary MRI scans of 47.5% of patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms (AVS) demonstrated unexpected incidental findings, with 2.5% demonstrating significant findings that warranted referral.
		Research article Throat related symptoms and voice: development of an instrument for self assessment of throat-problems Viveka Lyberg-Åhlander, Roland Rydell, Jacqueline Eriksson, Lucyna Schalén BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:5 (27 May 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Using an adaptation of the Voice Handicap Index alongside the Throat-subscale for evaluating throat related symptoms enables patients to express concerns regarding throat and voice problems simultaneously and facilitates consideration of the relation between the two.
		Case report Cholesterol granuloma presenting as a mass obstructing the external ear canal Vasilios Nikolaidis, Hariklia Malliari, Dimosthenis Psifidis, Spyridon Metaxas BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:4 (5 April 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Exploratory factor analysis of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (German version) Annette Kurre, Caroline HG Bastiaenen, Christel JAW van Gool, Thomas Gloor-Juzi, Eling D de Bruin, Dominik Straumann BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:3 (15 March 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary The subscale structure of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory is not supported by a principal components analysis which reveals three different component factors, suggesting only the total scale should be used and restructuring may be necessary.
		Case report Pleomorphic adenoma of minor salivary gland with therapeutic misadventure: a rare case report Jagdeep S Thakur, Narinder K Mohindroo, Shobha Mohindroo, Dev R Sharma, Anamika Thakur BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:2 (8 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Acute mastoiditis: A one year study in the pediatric hospital of Cairo university Mosaad Abdel-Aziz, Hassan El-Hoshy BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2010, 10:1 (4 January 2010) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Study protocol An evaluation of the cost-effectiveness of booklet-based self-management of dizziness in primary care, with and without expert telephone support Lucy Yardley, Sarah Kirby, Fiona Barker, Paul Little, James Raftery, Debbie King, Anna Morris, Mark Mullee BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:13 (29 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Clinical profile, outcomes and improvement in symptoms and productivity in rhinitic patients in Karachi, Pakistan Taimur Saleem, Umair Khalid, Ubaid Sherwani, Shehzad Ghaffar BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:12 (11 December 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
		Research article Primary Nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin lymphomas: a retrospective review of 26 Moroccan patients Wafa Allam, Nabil Ismaili, Sanaa Elmajjaoui, Bel K Elgueddari, Mohammed Ismaili, Hassan Errihani BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:11 (17 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Presentation, histological characteristics, treatment types and outcome of nasopharyngeal non-Hodgkin lymphoma is heterogeneous and further investigations should be conducted to improve diagnosis and management of this disease.
		Research article Pretreatment organ function in patients with advanced head and neck cancer: clinical outcome measures and patients' views Lisette van der Molen, Maya A van Rossum, Annemieke H Ackerstaff, Ludi E Smeele, Coen RN Rasch, Frans JM Hilgers BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:10 (15 November 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
		Research article Evaluation of young smokers and non-smokers with Electrogustometry and Contact Endoscopy Pavlidis Pavlos, Nikolaidis Vasilios, Anogeianaki Antonia, Koutsonikolas Dimitrios, Kekes Georgios, Anogianakis Georgios BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:9 (20 August 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| 1 comment \| Editor’s summary Young smokers with chronic exposure to nicotine often demonstrate elevated taste thresholds, decreased taste acuity and a change in the morphology of the fungiform papillae on the tips of their tongues.
		Research article Effects of total laryngectomy on olfactory function, health-related quality of life, and communication: a 3-year follow-up study Birgit Risberg-Berlin, Anna Rydén, Riitta Möller, Caterina Finizia BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders 2009, 9:8 (29 July 2009) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Four in five total laryngectomy patients treated with the nasal airflow-inducing maneuver can smell 36 months on, their communication is eased and their quality of life is good.