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Polysomnography Applied to Patients with Tinnitus: A Review
Teixeira,Liane Sousa; Granjeiro,Ronaldo Campos; Oliveira,Carlos Augusto Pires de; Bahamad Júnior,FayezAbstract Introduction Tinnitus has been defined as an “auditory phantom perception,” meaning that tinnitus results from an abnormal activity within the nervous system, in the absence of any internal or external acoustic stimulation. About 10 to 15% of the adult population is affected by tinnitus, and a relevant percentage of tinnitus sufferers experience symptoms severe enough to significantly affect quality of...
Hearing Loss in Acromegaly - A Review
Teixeira,Liane Sousa; Silva,Isabelle Braz de Oliveira; Sampaio,Andre Luiz Lopes; Oliveira,Carlos Augusto Pires de; Bahamad Júnior,FayezAbstract Introduction Acromegaly is a chronic disease caused by growth hormone (GH) excess due to a GH-secreting pituitary adenoma in most cases. There is reasonable data to presume the possible influence of chronic GH and insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) hyperproduction on the anatomical structures involved in normal sound perception, and on its conductive and/or sensorineural part. Objectives To review th...
Physical Therapy for Posterior and Horizontal Canal Benign Paroxysmal Positiona...
Rodrigues,Daniele Leite; Ledesma,Alleluia Lima Losno; de Oliveira,Carlos Augusto Pires; Bahamad Júnior,FayezAbstract Introduction Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, and it is characterized by episodes of vertigo roundabout when the head is moved. A systematic review was performed using the most important scientific databases. This review included studies published in English in the last ten years, performed in adults, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of BPPV. ...
Update on Middle Ear Barotrauma after Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy—Insights on Pat...
Lima,Marco Antônio Rios; Farage,Luciano; Cury,Maria Cristina Lancia; Bahamad Júnior,FayezIntroduction Middle ear barotrauma is the most common side effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Knowledge and understanding of its pathophysiology are crucial for an accurate diagnosis and proper decision making about treatment and prevention. Objective Describe up-to-date information on pathophysiology of middle ear barotrauma after hyperbaric oxygen therapy considering the physiology of pressure variation of ...