Effect of tumor necrosis factor alpha and interleukin 1-alpha on the adherence of Streptococcus pneumoniae to chinchilla tracheal epithelium.

abstract：:Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammatory disease of the nose and the paranasal sinuses, often associated with an infection by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus). Disturbance in the function of ion channels is regarded as an etiological factor for pathogenesis of CRS. Aims: The study aims to measure t...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Saber A,Nakka SS,Hussain R,Hugosson S

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Forty-three consecutive patients with peripheral facial palsy were examined to evaluate the incidence of facial palsy caused by the tick-borne Borrelia spirochete in a non-coastal area in the south of Sweden. Six (14%) of the patients were found to have a Borrelia infection. The incidence of Borrelia-induced facial pa...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Bjerkhoel A,Carlsson M,Ohlsson J

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The records of 627 patients with inflammatory disease of the tonsils and 310 patients undergoing dissection tonsillectomy are analysed. The majority of the tonsil population in our study group are adults, and there is a high incidence of rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease. The study population is apt to recei...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Okafor BC

更新日期：1983-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of electromagnetic interference between a bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA) and a cellular phone. A 54-year-old women was successfully treated for severe mixed conductive and sensorineural hearing loss with a BAHA. Five years after implantation, the patient experienced a sudden feeling of dizziness, ac...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kompis M,Negri S,Häusler R

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:POLGON (Polarized light goniometer) was used to evaluate ataxia during stepping movements in patients with spinocerebellar degeneration (SCD) and Parkinson's disease. The measurements included mean angular change of shoulders (M.A.C.S.) and its coefficient of variation (C.V.). In patients with SCD, the values of M.A.C...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sasaki O,Taguchi K,Kikukawa M,Ogiba T

更新日期：1993-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Telephone usage is a difficult challenge for cochlear implanted patients. A significant number of cochlear implanted patients are able to carry on a land-line or mobile telephone conversation. The telephone model may be a critical factor for telephone performance. OBJECTIVES:The goals of this study were to ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Castro A,Lassaletta L,Bastarrica M,Prim MP,De Sarriá MJ,Gavilán J

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is evidence that GABA acts as the excitatory neurotransmitter at synapses between vestibular hair cells and the afferent fibres in the mammalian labyrinth. The question arose as to whether certain vestibular dysfunctions such as labyrinthine vertigo could be treated in patients by influencing the peripheral GABA...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Ehrenberger K,Benkoe E,Felix D

更新日期：1982-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As part of an early intervention study on the acceptability of auditory rehabilitative intervention, we examined patient complaints and clinical findings of balance disorders. Hallam et al. have discussed desynchrony between such findings in hospital patient populations, and the aim of the present study was to investi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Stephens SD,Hogan S,Meredith R

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:L-N-Acetylcysteine (L-NAC) significantly reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation and cochlear cell apoptosis after irradiation. The safe and effective use of L-NAC in reducing radiation-induced sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) should be verified by further in vivo studies. OBJECTIVES:Radiation-ind...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Low WK,Sun L,Tan MG,Chua AW,Wang DY

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SCL) can have a positive impact on patients' quality of life by circumventing dysphagia and voice problems resulting from creation of a permanent stoma after conventional total laryngectomy (TL) surgery. AIMS/OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to investigate the oncologi...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kim JH,Kim WS,Koh YW,Kim SH,Byeon HK,Choi EC

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Chronic exposure to whole body vibration can affect the gastrointestinal system, the lumbar spine, the peripheral veins and the vestibulocochlear system. Aims/Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of vibration on the vestibular system in noisy and noise-free environments using the v...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yilmaz N,Ila K

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Based on the experimental results of thyroplasty, thyroplasty type I which aims at medical shifting the vocal cord was performed on 8 patients with dysphonia, 6 with vocal cord paralysis and 2 with vocal cord atrophy. The surgery was conducted on either in- or out-patient basis and local anesthesia was used. Usually, ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Isshiki N,Okamura H,Ishikawa T

更新日期：1975-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In experimental autoimmune labyrinthitis, we found that the guinea pigs sensitized with bovine inner ear antigen (IEAg) developed cellular infiltration within the endolymphatic sac (E. sac). In this study, we investigated the distribution of immune mediated cells within bony vascular channels. The channels, which are ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Yamanobe S,Harris JP,Keithley EM

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Combination therapy consisting of a platinum agent, 5-fluorouracil and cetuximab (EXTREME regimen) is recommended for recurrent or metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (R/M-SCCHN). However, it is advisable to use platinum-free regimens as first-line therapy in patients resistant to platinu...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sato H,Tsukahara K,Okamoto I,Katsube Y,Shimizu A,Kondo T,Hanyu K,Fushimi C,Okada T,Miura K

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:Auricle reconstruction combined with hearing reconstruction can help patients with microtia to obtain practical hearing improvement as well as cosmetic improvement. The integrated procedures can facilitate the incision design and obtain a natural-looking three-dimensional shape of the reconstruction auricle...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Zhao S,Wang D,Han D,Gong S,Ma X,Li Y,Chen S

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSIONS:The microarray analysis identified 39 genes up- or down-regulated by dexamethasone in the cultured tissue of mice cochlea. Of the eight genes most highly affected, several are suggested to have protective effects in the traumatized inner ear (Fkbp5, Glucocorticoid-induced leucine zipper (Gilz), glutathione ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Maeda Y,Fukushima K,Hirai M,Kariya S,Smith RJ,Nishizaki K

更新日期：2010-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Beta 2-microglobulin (beta 2m) is a small polypeptide, related to the immunoglobulins and present on nucleated cells as part of the strong transplantation antigens. Elevated plasma levels have been recorded in patients with various malignant diseases. Human beta 2m has also been detected immunohistochemically in carci...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Wennerberg J,Alm P,Lögdberg L,Tropé C

更新日期：1984-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal quantum type bone remodeling was studied in temporal bones of young domestic pigs by means of combined microradiography, osteofluorochrome labelling and osteoid staining. Evolving secondary osteons were morphologically normal although much less in the otic capsule than in the surrounding compacta of the tempora...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Sørensen MS,Bretlau P,Jørgensen MB

更新日期：1990-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An influence of complete mechanical obstruction of the nasal passages was investigated in 6 apneic-free sons of fullblown sleep apnea patients and in 4 age-matched normal young adults without a familial history of sleep apnea. Nasal obstruction caused a significant increase in the number of sleep apneas in the sons of...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lavie P,Rubin AE

更新日期：1984-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cisplatin ototoxicity is known to involve mainly the organ of Corti. Outer hair cells (OHCs). especially in the basal turn, are preferentially involved. One possible mechanism of ototoxicity might be alteration of the antioxidant system causing an increase in free radicals. It has been demonstrated that heat shock pro...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Oh SH,Yu WS,Song BH,Lim D,Koo JW,Chang SO,Kim CS

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:The visual outcomes of endoscopic treatment of optic neuropathy are favorable. However, no specific prognostic factor was associated with good outcome. OBJECTIVE:To investigate visual outcomes of patients with optic neuropathy caused by paranasal mucocele or sinusitis. METHODS:The clinical course in 38 pat...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Nakaya K,Oshima T,Kudo T,Ikeda R,Hidaka H,Kobayashi T

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The inner ear responds immunologically to foreign proteins and pathogens introduced into the cochlea. The route of entry of the cells participating in the inner ear inflammatory process is the spiral modiolar vein with its collecting venules. Since this vein is located adjacent to the scala tympani, the end result of ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Harris JP,Fukuda S,Keithley EM

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:These findings indicate a strong protective effect of ALCAR and NAC on impulse noise-induced cochlear damage, and suggest the feasibility of using clinically available antioxidant compounds to protect the ear from acute acoustic injury. OBJECTIVE:Reactive oxygen species have been shown to play a significant...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Kopke R,Bielefeld E,Liu J,Zheng J,Jackson R,Henderson D,Coleman JK

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was performed to evaluate whether vascular reflex participates in mucosal swelling in nasal allergy, by measuring changes in mucosal swelling in both nasal cavities and changes in blood flow in the bilateral inferior turbinates caused by antigenic challenge in one inferior turbinate. On unilateral challenge, t...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Konno A,Togawa K,Nishihira S

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:243 patients with tumours of the minor salivary glands were analysed clinicopathologically. The palate was the most common location for the lesions. Mixed tumours (pleomorphic adenomas) were the most common benign tumour type. Muco-epidermoid carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma were the dominant types of malignant ...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Da-Quan M,Guang-Yan Y

更新日期：1987-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim of this study was to compare the radiologic findings with histological results of anatomically matched whole organ sections and to analyze the accuracy of pretherapeutic radiologic staging of glottic cancers. METHODS:The histologic findings of surgical specimens of 30 patients who had undergone tota...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Lim JY,Park IS,Park SW,Kim JW,Kim YM

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Otorrhea of leaked cerebrospinal fluid and meningitis in a 33-year-old male originated from an encephalic herniation into the middle ear following traumatic temporal bone fracture. CT demonstrated a mixed-type fracture consisting of a longitudinal fracture and a posterior oblique fracture of the left temporal bone. Th...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Nishiike S,Miyao Y,Gouda S,Shimada N,Nagai M,Nakagawa A,Konishi M,Sakata Y

更新日期：2005-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fifteen normal speakers (7 women and 8 men), ranging in age from 21 to 35 years, were examined consecutively with rigid telescopy and flexible fiberscopy during sustained phonation at 3 loudness levels. The endoscopes were connected to a stroboscope and video equipment. The purpose was to investigate whether the two l...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Södersten M,Lindestad PA

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cochlear blood flow in guinea pigs was assessed using histological assessment of various red blood cell and vessel lumen parameters. Cochlear blood flow was either enhanced by administration of carbogen or inhibited by induced positive airway pressure. The resulting enhancement or reduction of blood flow in the cochle...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Dengerink HA,Axelsson A,Wright J,Miller J

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：CONCLUSION:Endolymphatic hydrops could be a reversible inner ear pathological condition. After sac surgery, hydrops was reduced and symptoms went into remission in some cases, although vertigo suppression was not always a result of the reduced hydrops. OBJECTIVE:To examine the changes in endolymphatic hydrops detected...

journal_title：Acta oto-laryngologica

authors： Uno A,Imai T,Watanabe Y,Tanaka H,Kitahara T,Horii A,Kamakura T,Takimoto Y,Osaki Y,Nishiike S,Inohara H

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00