Ossiculoplasty
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 δευτερόλεπτα
: A historical perspective by Narmaya Thapa via Indian Journal of Otology *Narmaya Thapa* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):231-232 Ossiculoplasty is defined as the reconstruction of the ossicular chain. Its historical aspect is worth reviewing. The earliest recorded ossiculoplasty was attempted by Matte in 1901 to re-establish a connection between the tympanic membrane and the oval window in the case of missing ossicles. After a long time, Wullstein in 1951 utilized a vinyl acrylic as an ossicular prosthesis. Since then, numerous materials including both biologic (autograft and h... περισσότερα »
Speech evoked auditory brainstem responses
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Latency-intensity function of speech evoked auditory brainstem responses in individuals with moderate sensory neural hearing loss by G Archana via Indian Journal of Otology *G Archana, MM Kishan, Vimal Kumar, B Rajashekhar, Hari P Prakash* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):254-259 Introduction: Compared to click evoked auditory brainstem response (ABR), speech evoked ABR holds an additional advantage by providing information on neural encoding of speech sounds. There is limited data available on speech ABR, both in normal and pathological ears. Aim: The present study focused on fi...περισσότερα »
Expression of 16.2kDa protein for the detection of age related hearing impairment
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
Expression of 16.2kDa protein in elderly population: A quest for the detection of age related hearing impairment by Lucky Ramesh Thakkar via Indian Journal of Otology *Lucky Ramesh Thakkar, Shubhangi Kailas Pingle, Divya Vishambhar Kumbhakar, Aruna Anil Jawade, Rajani Ganpatrao Tumane, Pravin Naresh Soni, Ruchika Kishor Jain, Kaiser Jamil* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):248-253 Introduction: Age related hearing impairment (ARHI) is the most common sensory deficit in the elderly population and has become a severe social health problem. Several mechanisms have been described for ... περισσότερα »
Palatal myoclonus
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
: A long follow-up experience by Viresh Arora via Indian Journal of Otology *Viresh Arora, Mike Smith* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):294-297 Palatal myoclonus is an extremely rare neurotological disorder presenting to an otolaryngologist. It presents as objective tinnitus which is due to rhythmic, involuntary movements of the soft palate causing distress to the patients. Different medical and surgical remedies have been attempted with variable success. Botulinum toxin has been reportedly used in few cases and has reproduced good results lasting for a few months with minimum m...περισσότερα »
Auditory alterations following chemoradiotherapy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
: A comparative study between cisplatin and paclitaxel by Anirudh Kaul via Indian Journal of Otology *Anirudh Kaul, Nitika Gupta, Rohan Gupta, IP Singh, Sunil Kotwal* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):243-247 Aim: To study the auditory effects of chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin and paclitaxel. Materials and Methods: Eighty patients with head and neck cancer undergoing chemoradiotherapy with cisplatin or paclitaxel were enrolled for the present study and monitored for any auditory alterations. Results: Forty-eight patients underwent chemotherapy with cisplatinum while 32 patients ...περισσότερα »
Over-underlay graft technique with conventional underlay myringoplasty
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 3 δευτερόλεπτα
To evaluate and compare the results of by Vineet Panchal via Indian Journal of Otology *Vineet Panchal, Joginder Singh Gulia, S P. S Yadav, Sharad Hernot, Bhushan Kathuria, Madhuri Kaintura* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):274-279 Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of over-underlay graft technique of myringoplasty and compare the results of over-underlay graft technique with conventional underlay myringoplasty. Methods: In this prospective study, 40 patients of either sex in the age group of 15–50 years with noncholesteatomatous chronic suppurative otitis media were recruited.... περισσότερα »
Myringosclerosis in children with chronic renal failure
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα
on regular hemodialysis by Mohammad Waheed El-Anwar via Indian Journal of Otology *Mohammad Waheed El-Anwar, Ahmed Shaker El-Aassar, Hany El-Sayed* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):238-242 Objective: To find out a possible association between children with chronic renal failure (CRF) on regular hemodialysis and myringosclerosis (MS). Materials and Methods: This study included 41 patients with CRF on regular hemodialysis 3 times weekly who were compared with 41 normal children without history of ear problems matched for age and sex serving as a control. Children were assessed by ...περισσότερα »
Otogenic brain abscess
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα
Hippocrates noted in 460 BC that acute pain in the ear with a continued high fever is dreaded for the patient and may become delirious and die. It was Morgagni who recognized that ear infection came first, and brain abscess was secondary. Fifty percent of brain abscess in adults and 25% in children are otogenic in origin. As per the various literatures cerebral abscess is seen twice as frequently as cerebellar but in our study converse was found true. Otogenic brain abscess: A rising trend of cerebellar abscess an institutional study by Rupam Borgohain via Indian Journal of Otology *... περισσότερα »
Use of cartilage of 0.6 mm thickness in tympanoplasty for tympanic membrane perforation repair
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα
Tympanometric patterns in patients undergoing cartilage tympanoplasty of 0.6 mm thickness by Bandar Al Qahtani via Indian Journal of Otology *Bandar Al Qahtani, Mohammed Al Tuwaijri, Fahad Al Tamimi, Abdullah Al Majed, Mohammed Wasi, Ameer Al Jabber* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):233-237 Background: Tympanoplasty has been reported as early as in 1640 by Marcus Banzer, since then many different techniques have been developed for this procedure. The aim of this study is to analyze the tympanometric findings in those patients who underwent cartilage tympanoplasties of 0.6 mm thi... περισσότερα »
Painless slowly growing swelling of the helix
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 11 δευτερόλεπτα
Helical lipoma in adult female by Ahmed Hassan Sweed via Indian Journal of Otology *Ahmed Hassan Sweed, Mohammad Waheed El-Anwar* Indian Journal of Otology 2015 21(4):303-305 To report the unusual site of commonly presented benign tumor (lipoma). We here present a case of a 17-year-old female patient who presented with painless swelling of the helix of the right auricle slowly growing since 1-year. histopathological examination of an excisional biopsy obtained from radiation therapy helical swelling confirms the diagnosis lipoma. Helical Lipoma is a very unusual location for a very c... περισσότερα »
Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 18 δευτερόλεπτα
Diagnosis of Pediatric Foreign Body Ingestion: Clinical Presentation, Physical Examination, and Radiologic Findings by Sink, J. R., Kitsko, D. J., Mehta, D. K., Georg, M. W., Simons, J. P. via Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology RSS feed -- OnlineFirst Articles Objectives:(1) To describe clinical and radiologic findings in patients with esophageal foreign bodies. (2) To examine the sensitivity and specificity of history, physical examination, and radiologic studies in children with suspected foreign body ingestion. Methods:A retrospective cohort study was performed evaluating a... περισσότερα »
Journal of Voice
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 18 δευτερόλεπτα
*The Effects of a Voice Education Program on VHI Scores of Elementary School Teachers* Maryam Faham, Akram Ahmadi, Michael Drinnan, Najme Saadatmand, Elahe Fatahi, Maryam Jalalipour DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jvoice.2015.09.009 Teachers seem to be vulnerable to voice disorders because of excessive use of their voice. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of a voice education program on the Vocal Handicap Index (VHI) scores of elementary school teachers in the Persian education system. *Lung Vital Capacity of Choir Singers and Nonsingers: A Comparative Study* ... περισσότερα »
Parental smoking and development of allergic sensitization
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 21 δευτερόλεπτα
from birth to adolescence by Jesse D. Thacher, Olena Gruzieva, Göran Pershagen, Åsa Neuman, Marianne Hage, Magnus Wickman, Inger Kull, Erik Melén, Anna Bergström via Allergy Abstract Background The relation between secondhand tobacco smoke (SHS) exposure and the development of allergic sensitization in children is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine whether maternal smoking during pregnancy and postnatal SHS exposure contributes to the development of allergic sensitization in children and adolescents up to 16 years of age. Methods We included 3316 children from a birth coh... περισσότερα »
Recurrent atypical meningiomas
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 21 δευτερόλεπτα
: combining surgery and radiosurgery in one effective multimodal treatment via World Neurosurgery *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Andrea Talacchi, Francesco Muggiolu, Antonella De Carlo, Antonio Nicolato, Francesca Locatelli, Mario Meglio ObjectiveOwing to their rarity and proteiform pathological features, the clinical behavior of atypical meningiomas is not yet well characterized. Though the extent of resection is believed to be a key determinant of prognosis, limited data exist regarding optimal management of patients with recurrent disease.MethodsIn this 20-year retrospectiv...περισσότερα »
Combined central diabetes insipidus (DI) and cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSW) after traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 23 δευτερόλεπτα
Diagnosis and Management of Combined Central Diabetes Insipidus and Cerebral Salt Wasting Syndrome following Traumatic Brain Injury via World Neurosurgery *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Xuehai Wu, Xiaolan Zhou, Liang Gao, Xing Wu, Fei Li, Ying Mao, Jin Hu, Liangfu Zhou BackgroundCombined central diabetes insipidus (DI) and cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSW) after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is rare, characterized by massive polyuria leading to severe water and electrolyte disturbances, and usually associated with very high mortality mainly due to delayed diagnosis and impr...περισσότερα »
Intraneural granular cell tumor of a cervical dorsal nerve root
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 23 δευτερόλεπτα
: a case report and review of the literature via World Neurosurgery Highlights • Granular cell tumor (GCT) is an uncommon, usually benign tumor curable by excision. • Spinal nerve root location of GCT is exceptionally rare. • We report the first case of a cervical nerve root GCT in the literature. • GCT requires a different approach than more common nerve sheath tumors. *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Ron Ron Cheng, Jessica A. Forcucci, Stephen P. Kalhorn
Pediatric chronic sinusitis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 23 δευτερόλεπτα
Differential characteristics of pediatric sinusitis who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery: children vs. adolescents by Hyun Jin Min, Hyo Jin Chung, Sang Yeob Seong, Nam Suk Sim, Joo-Heon Yoon, Jeung-Gweon Lee, Chang-Hoon Kim, Hyung-Ju Cho via Clinical Otolaryngology Abstract Objectives We hypothesized that pediatric chronic sinusitis patients might have various clinical characteristics, depending on age, compared symptoms, physical findings, and clinical features in younger children and older adolescent patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS). Design A retrospective rev...περισσότερα »
Χωρίς τίτλο
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΠαθολοΑνατομίαΠριν από 27 δευτερόλεπτα
- Consent and consensus - Ethical perspectives on obtaining bodies for anatomical dissectionAndreas Winkelmann, 2015-10-19 09:21:19 AM Abstract Biomedical research and education benefit from the use of human cadavers. These are usually acquired from donors who have willed their body to science during their lifetime. This concept of donation through “informed consent” respects the personal autonomy of the donor and the dignity of the dead body [extended from the dignity of the living person]. This concept of informed consent is taken from research on living... περισσότερα »
Head and Neck Pathology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΠαθολοΑνατομίαΠριν από 27 δευτερόλεπτα
- Hybrid Intercalated Duct Lesion of the Parotid: Diagnostic Challenges of a Recently Described Entity with Fine Needle Aspiration Findings2015-10-17 02:00:00 AM Abstract Intercalated duct lesions (IDL) of the salivary glands are recently described, and encompass both hyperplasia and benign neoplasms that remain incompletely understood. IDLs have been linked to various benign and low-grade malignant salivary gland neoplasms. We herein present a case of a 77 year old woman with an IDL of the parotid composed of both a hyperplastic and an adenomatous com... περισσότερα »
Landmarks of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 29 δευτερόλεπτα
Evaluation of clinically relevant landmarks of the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve: A three-dimensional study with application to avoiding facial nerve palsyJoel C. Davies, Mayoorendra Ravichandiran, Anne M. Agur, Adel Fattah, 2015-10-19 09:21:19 AM Injury to the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve (MMN) during surgery often results in poor functional and cosmetic outcomes. A line two finger breadths or 2 cm inferior to the border of the mandible is commonly used in planning neck incisions to avoid injury to the MMN. The purpose was to compare the two finger... περισσότερα »
The glandular branch of the lacrimal artery
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 30 δευτερόλεπτα
Clinical considerations of Matthew Kluckman, Jerry Fan, Heather Balsiger, Gabriel Scott, Thomas Gest, 2015-10-19 09:21:19 AM The lacrimal artery is classically described as a branch of the ophthalmic artery supplied by the internal carotid. In this study, 25 orbits were dissected to identify variations in glandular branching and to compare them to previously published accounts. The glandular branching patterns of the lacrimal artery fall into two categories, those that branch (56%) and those that do not branch (44%). We found the medial and lateral glandular branches to be equal in d...περισσότερα »
The cough without a cause: Habit cough syndrome
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 30 δευτερόλεπτα
Habit cough A *habit cough* (also known as *psychogenic cough* and *pseudoasthma*) is a cough that may develop in children or adolescents after a cold or other airway irritant. It has also been reported in adults.[1] - 1 Symptoms - 2 Diagnosis - 3 Treatment - 4 See also - 5 References Symptoms[edit] Habit cough is characterized by a small, harsh tinny type sound,[ *dubious – discuss*] and becomes persistent for weeks to months. The cough's hallmarks are severe frequency, often a cough every 2–3 seconds, and the lack of other symptoms such as fever. The child can have tr... περισσότερα »
Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española : Artículos originales
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 35 δευτερόλεπτα
1. - - Adaptación fonética y validación del método de valoración perceptual de la voz CAPE-V al españolOriginal Research Article - *Pages 249-257* - *Faustino Núñez-Batalla, Marta Morato-Galán, Isabel García-López, Arántzazu Ávila-Menéndez* - *- Close abstract- Purchase PDF - $35.95* ResumenObjetivo *Con el propósito de promocionar un abordaje estándar para la evaluación y documentación de las calificaciones perceptuales de la calidad vocal se desarrolló el método CAPE-V (Consensus Auditory-Perceptua... περισσότερα »
Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 35 δευτερόλεπτα
- Sinusitis odontogénica, fístula oroantral y su reparación quirúrgica mediante colgajo de bolsa de Bichat: revisión de la literatura2015-10-19 09:15:49 AM Publication date: Available online 17 October 2015 *Source:*Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española Author(s): Gustavo Bravo Cordero, Simona Minzer Ferrer, Lara Fernández La sinusitis odontógena da cuenta del 10 a 12% de los casos de sinusitis maxilar y ocurre por una interrupción del mucoperiostio en respuesta a varias condiciones, siendo la más frecuente la extracción de una pieza dentaria super... περισσότερα »
Detection of active human papilloma virus-16 in head and neck cancers
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 35 δευτερόλεπτα
of asian north indian patients by M K Sannigrahi, Varinder Singh, Rajni Sharma, Naresh K Panda, B D Radotra, Madhu Khullar via Oral Diseases Abstract Background Head and neck cancers (HNC) are one of the most common cancers in India. Human papillomavirus (HPV) has been identified as an emerging risk factor for HNC. Methods The present study was carried out to determine the active form of HPV-16 using a combination of PCR, viral load determination, HPV-16 E7 mRNA expression, p16, p53 and pRB immuno-histochemistry (IHC). Results 226 HNC patients were enrolled in the present study. 67 (2... περισσότερα »
T regulatory (Treg) and T helper 17 (Th17) lymphocytes in thyroid autoimmunity
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 41 δευτερόλεπτα
T regulatory (Treg) and T helper 17 (Th17) lymphocytes in thyroid autoimmunity via International journal of basic and clinical endocrinology AbstractDifferent immune cell subsets have a relevant role in the pathogenesis of and tissue damage seen in autoimmune thyroid diseases (AITD), including T regulatory (Treg) lymphocytes and T helper (Th) 17 cells. There are several types of CD4+ Treg cells (Foxp3+, CD69+, Tr1), which are able to prevent the appearance of autoimmune diseases, down regulating the immune response and the inflammatory phenomenon. However, despite their presence in p... περισσότερα »
Galectin-3 negative Thy-3 thyroid nodules : Combined clinical and ultrasound follow-up assists in malignancy detection
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 41 δευτερόλεπτα
Combined clinical and ultrasound follow-up assists in malignancy detection in Galectin-3 negative Thy-3 thyroid nodules via International journal of basic and clinical endocrinology AbstractThe use of galectin-3 ThyroTest in the preoperative evaluation of cytologically indeterminate (Thy-3) thyroid nodules has been largely validated by retrospective and prospective multicentre studies. Here we report the results of galectin-3 ThyroTest routinely applied in the management of Thy-3 nodules in combination with clinical and ultrasonography (US) examination, in which galectin-3 positive no... περισσότερα »
Gait & Posture
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΑκοή και ΙσορροπίαΠριν από 47 δευτερόλεπτα
- Determination of the vertical ground reaction forces acting upon individual limbs during healthy and clinical gait2015-10-19 08:55:22 AM Publication date: Available online 17 October 2015 *Source:*Gait & Posture Author(s): Guillaume M. Meurisse, Frédéric Dierick, Bénédicte Schepens, Guillaume J. Bastien In gait lab, the quantification of the ground reaction forces (GRF) acting upon individual limbs is required for dynamic analysis. However, using a single force plate, only the resultant GRF acting on both limbs is available.The aims of this... περισσότερα »
Exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in asthma diagnosis
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 49 δευτερόλεπτα
Volatile organic compounds in asthma diagnosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by João Cavaleiro Rufo, Joana Madureira, Eduardo Oliveira Fernandes, André Moreira via Allergy Abstract We aimed to assess the value and classification rate of exhaled volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in asthma diagnosis. A PRISMA oriented systematic search for published studies regarding exhaled VOCs in asthma diagnosis was conducted based on pre-defined criteria. Studies presenting sensitivity and specificity values for the test were included in the meta-analysis. Pooled diagnosis odds ratios (DOR... περισσότερα »
Attention, Perception, & Psychophysics
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOnline Medical Journals by Alexandros G.SfakianakisΠριν από 50 δευτερόλεπτα
- Technology consumption and cognitive control: Contrasting action video game experience with media multitasking2015-10-16 02:00:00 AM Abstract Technology has the potential to impact cognition in many ways. Here we contrast two forms of technology usage: (1) media multitasking (i.e., the simultaneous consumption of multiple streams of media, such a texting while watching TV) and (2) playing action video games (a particular subtype of video games). Previous work has outlined an association between high levels of media multitasking and specific deficits in h... περισσότερα »
Simultaneous Triple Primary Head and Neck Malignancies
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 52 δευτερόλεπτα
: A Rare Case Report2015-10-17 02:00:00 AM Abstract The occurrences of multiple primary malignant tumours in the head and neck region are reported as simultaneous, synchronous, or metachronous based on their chronology of presentation. Lymphoid malignancies presenting in association with squamous cell carcinoma in the head and neck region are extremely rare. We report a case of a 71 year old male patient with simultaneous triple primary malignancies of different histologic origin, involving larynx (squamous cell carcinoma), thyroid (papillary thyroid carcinoma) and lymph nodes (non-H...περισσότερα »
Hybrid Intercalated Duct Lesion of the Parotid
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 52 δευτερόλεπτα
: Diagnostic Challenges of a Recently Described Entity with Fine Needle Aspiration Findings via Head and Neck Pathology AbstractIntercalated duct lesions (IDL) of the salivary glands are recently described, and encompass both hyperplasia and benign neoplasms that remain incompletely understood. IDLs have been linked to various benign and low-grade malignant salivary gland neoplasms. We herein present a case of a 77 year old woman with an IDL of the parotid composed of both a hyperplastic and an adenomatous component and report, for the first time, the fine needle aspiration findings ...περισσότερα »
Formulaic expressions (conversational speech formulas, pause fillers, idioms, and other fixed expressions)
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Formulaic Language in Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease: Complementary Effects of Subcortical and Cortical Dysfunction by Van Lancker Sidtis D, Choi J, Alken A, et al. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The production of formulaic expressions (conversational speech formulas, pause fillers, idioms, and other fixed expressions) is excessive in the left hemisphere and deficient in the right hemisphere and in subcortical stroke. Speakers with Alzheimer's disease (AD), having functional basal ganglia, reveal abnormally high proportions of fo...περισσότερα »
The Effect of Age on Listening Effort
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
The Effect of Age on Listening Effort by Degeest S, Keppler H, Corthals P. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of age on listening effort. Method A dual-task paradigm was used to evaluate listening effort in different conditions of background noise. Sixty adults ranging in age from 20 to 77 years were included. A primary speech-recognition task and a secondary memory task were performed both separately and simultaneously. Multiple regression analyses were used to evaluate how age and hearin... περισσότερα »
Laryngeal High-Speed Videoendoscopy
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: Rationale and Recommendation for Accurate and Consistent Terminology by Deliyski DD, Hillman RE, Mehta DD. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The authors discuss the rationale behind the term laryngeal high-speed videoendoscopy to describe the application of high-speed endoscopic imaging techniques to the visualization of vocal fold vibration. Method Commentary on the advantages of using accurate and consistent terminology in the field of voice research is provided. Specific justification is described for each component of the term high-speed vi...περισσότερα »
Voice Relative Fundamental Frequency Via Neck-Skin Acceleration
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
in Individuals With Voice Disorders by Lien YS, Calabrese CR, Michener CM, et al. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose This study investigated the use of neck-skin acceleration for relative fundamental frequency (RFF) analysis. Method Forty individuals with voice disorders associated with vocal hyperfunction and 20 age- and sex-matched control participants were recorded with a subglottal neck-surface accelerometer and a microphone while producing speech stimuli appropriate for RFF. Rater reliabilities, RFF means, and RFF standard deviations derive...περισσότερα »
Rapid Naming and Phonemic Awareness in Children With Reading Disabilities and/or Specific Language Impairment
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: Differentiating Processes? by De Groot BA, Van den Bos KP, Van der Meulen BF, et al. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The objective of this study was to assess and compare the predictive values of group membership for rapid automatized naming (RAN) and phonemic awareness (PA) in Dutch school children with and without reading disabilities (RD) or specific language impairment (SLI). Method A composite word reading index and a formal SLI diagnosis were used to classify a total of 1,267 children aged 8 to 13 years old either as RD-only (n = 126),... περισσότερα »
Pupillometry can be used to index cognitive effort during linguistic processing of single nouns
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
A Novel Pupillometric Method for Indexing Word Difficulty in Individuals With and Without Aphasia by Chapman LR, Hallowell B. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose Cognitive effort is a clinically important facet of linguistic processing that is often overlooked in the assessment and treatment of people with aphasia (PWA). Furthermore, there is a paucity of valid ways to index cognitive effort in PWA. The construct of cognitive effort has been indexed for decades via pupillometry (measurement of pupil dilation and constriction during a cognitive ta...περισσότερα »
Effects of Alphabet-Supplemented Speech on Brain Activity of Listeners
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: An fMRI Study by Fercho K, Baugh LA, Hanson EK. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The purpose of this article was to examine the neural mechanisms associated with increases in speech intelligibility brought about through alphabet supplementation. Method Neurotypical participants listened to dysarthric speech while watching an accompanying video of a hand pointing to the 1st letter spoken of each word on an alphabet display (treatment condition) or a scrambled display (control condition). Their hemodynamic response was measured with functional... περισσότερα »
Hearing Aid–Induced Plasticity in the Auditory System of Older Adults
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: Evidence From Speech Perception by Lavie L, Banai K, Karni A, et al. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose We tested whether using hearing aids can improve unaided performance in speech perception tasks in older adults with hearing impairment. Method Unaided performance was evaluated in dichotic listening and speech-in-noise tests in 47 older adults with hearing impairment; 36 participants in 3 study groups were tested before hearing aid fitting and after 4, 8, and 14 weeks of hearing-aid use. The remaining 11 participants served as a control grou...περισσότερα »
The Effect of Stress and Speech Rate on Vowel Coarticulation
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
in Catalan Vowel–Consonant–Vowel Sequences by Recasens D. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose The goal of this study was to ascertain the effect of changes in stress and speech rate on vowel coarticulation in vowel–consonant–vowel sequences. Method Data on second formant coarticulatory effects as a function of changing /i/ versus /a/ were collected for five Catalan speakers' productions of vowel–consonant–vowel sequences with the fixed vowels /i/ and /a/ and consonants: the approximant /δ/, the alveolopalatal nasal /ɲ/, and /l/, which in the Cata...περισσότερα »
Evidence-Based Clinical Applications of OAEs
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
in Children and Adults Course Handouts [image: pdf] slideshooaeapplicationshall6-24-15.pdf *Editor’s Note: This text course is an edited transcript of a live webinar. Download supplemental course materials.* *Dr. James Hall: We will be discussing evidenced-based clinical applications of otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) in children and adults. In the first lecture in this series, I made some assumptions about the audience, but also about audiologists in general. One of the assumptions, based on my conversations with thousands of audiologists over the years, is that most audiologists u... περισσότερα »
Vocal Vibration-Dose Measures for Potential-Damage Risk Criteria
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Comparison of Titze IR, Hunter EJ. , 2015-10-01 02:00:00 AM Purpose Schoolteachers have become a benchmark population for the study of occupational voice use. A decade of vibration-dose studies on the teacher population allows a comparison to be made between specific dose measures for eventual assessment of damage risk. Method Vibration dosimetry is reformulated with the inclusion of collision stress. Two methods of estimating amplitude of vocal-fold vibration are compared to capture variations in vocal intensity. Energy loss from collision is added to the energy-dissipation dose. An ... περισσότερα »
Classroom Noise and Teachers' Voice Production
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Classroom Noise and Teachers' Voice ProductionRantala LM, Hakala S, Holmqvist S, et al. , 2015-10-01 02:00:00 AM Purpose The aim of this study was to research the associations between noise (ambient and activity noise) and objective metrics of teachers' voices in real working environments (i.e., classrooms). Method Thirty-two female and 8 male teachers from 14 elementary schools were randomly selected for the study. Ambient noise was measured during breaks in unoccupied classrooms and, likewise, the noise caused by pupils' activity during lessons. Voice samples were recorded before an... περισσότερα »
Treatment for Alexia With Agraphia Following Left Ventral Occipito-Temporal Damage
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: Strengthening Orthographic Representations Common to Reading and Spelling by Kim ES, Rising K, Rapcsak SZ, et al. via Journal of Speech,Language,and Hearing Research Current Issue Purpose Damage to left ventral occipito-temporal cortex can give rise to written language impairment characterized by pure alexia/letter-by-letter (LBL) reading, as well as surface alexia and agraphia. The purpose of this study was to examine the therapeutic effects of a combined treatment approach to address concurrent LBL reading with surface alexia/agraphia. Method Simultaneous treatment to address slow ... περισσότερα »
Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΦωνή κ' ΛόγοςΠριν από 1 ώρα
- Classroom Noise and Teachers' Voice ProductionRantala LM, Hakala S, Holmqvist S, et al. , 2015-10-01 02:00:00 AM Purpose The aim of this study was to research the associations between noise (ambient and activity noise) and objective metrics of teachers' voices in real working environments (i.e., classrooms). Method Thirty-two female and 8 male teachers from 14 elementary schools were randomly selected for the study. Ambient noise was measured during breaks in unoccupied classrooms and, likewise, the noise caused by pupils' activity during lessons. ... περισσότερα »
The Olfactory, Nasal Trigeminal, and Ocular Trigeminal Detectability of Airborne Chemicals
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Dose-Response Functions for the Olfactory, Nasal Trigeminal, and Ocular Trigeminal Detectability of Airborne Chemicals by Humans by Cometto-Muniz, J. E., Abraham, M. H. via Chemical Senses We gathered from the literature 47 odor and 37 trigeminal (nasal and ocular) chemesthetic psychometric (i.e., detectability or dose–response) functions from a group of 41 chemicals. Vapors delivered were quantified by analytical methods. All functions were very well fitted by the sigmoid (logistic) equation: *y* = 1 / (1 + e{–(*x*–*C*)/*D*}), where parameter *C*quantifies the detection threshold con...περισσότερα »
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Atypical and Anaplastic Meningiomas
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Atypical and Anaplastic Meningiomas via World Neurosurgery *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Wei-Hsin Wang, Cheng-Chia Lee, Huai-Che Yang, Kang-Du Liu, Hsiu-Mei Wu, Cheng-Ying Shiau, Wan-You Guo, David Hung-Chi Pan, Wen-Yuh Chung, Ming-Teh Chen BackgroundAtypical and anaplastic meningiomas have much higher recurrence rates after surgical resection compared with benign meningiomas, but the role of adjuvant radiosurgery remains unclear. This study was aimed to evaluate the outcomes of gamma knife radiosurgery for patients with atypical and anaplastic m... περισσότερα »
Transorbital ultra-sonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
for intracranial midline shift in patients with head trauma via World Neurosurgery Publication date: Available online 17 October 2015 *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Hizir Kazdal, Ayhan Kanat, Huseyin Findik, Ahmet Sen, Bulent Ozdemir, Osman Ersegun Batcik, Ozcan Yavasi, Mehmet Fatih Inecikli ObjectiveMeasurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) by using sonography is a straightforward, noninvasive technique to detect an increased intracranial pressure, which can even be conducted at the bedside. However, the correlation between ONSD and intracranial midline shift has ... περισσότερα »
Traumatic Brain Injury Epidemiology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
in Brazil via World Neurosurgery *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Carlos Eduardo Romeu de Almeida, José Lopes de Sousa Filho, Jules Carlos Dourado, Pollyana Anício Magalhães Gontijo, Marcos Antônio Dellaretti, Bruno Silva Costa Traumatic brain injury (TBI) stands out as a grave social and economic problem. Emerging countries possess few epidemiological studies on the range and impact of TBI. Our study aimed to characterize the demographic, social and economic profile of people suffering from TBI in Brazil. Data on TBI cases in Brazil between 2008 and 2012 were collected throug... περισσότερα »
T2-weighted magnetic resonance images in symptomatic Rathke’s cleft cysts
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
Relationship between clinical features and via World Neurosurgery Publication date: Available online 17 October 2015 *Source:*World Neurosurgery Author(s): Daisuke Wajima, Taiji Yonezawa, Katsuya Masui, Shuta Aketa BackgroundIt is not known when surgery is appropriate for the treatment for incidental Rathke’s cleft cysts, because knowledge of their natural history is lacking. In this study, we sought to determine whether symptomatic Rathke’s cleft cysts could be distinguished by their signal intensities in magnetic resonance (MR) images. We analyzed the relationship between these sign...περισσότερα »
T cells in tumor microenvironment
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
T cells in tumor microenvironment via Tumor Biology AbstractTumors progress in a specific area, which supports its development, spreading or shrinking in time with the presence of different factors that effect the fate of the cancer cells. This specialized site is called “tumor microenvironment” and has a composition of heterogenous materials. The immune cells are also residents of this stromal, cancerous, and inflammatory environment, and their types, densities, or functional differences are one of the key factors that mediate the fate of a tumor. T cells as a vital part of the immu... περισσότερα »
Sleep-disordered breathing following mandibular setback
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 1 ώρα
: a systematic review of the literature2015-10-14 02:00:00 AM AbstractIntroduction A mandibular setback reduces space in the pharyngeal airway, and it has been suggested that it might induce sleep-disordered breathing. Objectives An evidence-based literature review was conducted to identify the effect of mandibular setback on the respiratory function during sleep. Methods The authors performed a systematic review of pertinent literature published up to 2014. A structured search of literature was performed, with predefined criteria. A survey of the PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane da... περισσότερα »
Sleep and Breathing
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΥπνική Άπνοια και Διαταραχές ΎπνουΠριν από 2 ώρες
- Effect of APAP and heated humidification with a heated breathing tube on adherence, quality of life, and nasopharyngealcomplaints2015-10-17 02:00:00 AM Read moreTop - Response to “Effect of APAP and heated humidification with a heated breathing tube on adherence, quality of life, and nasopharyngeal complaints”2015-10-17 02:00:00 AM Read moreTop - Sleep-disordered breathing following mandibular setback: a systematic review of the literature2015-10-14 02:00:00 AM AbstractIntroduction A mandibular setback reduces space in the pharyngeal airway, and ... περισσότερα »
Epigenetic screening of salivary gland MEC identifies hypomethylation of CLIC3 as a common alteration
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρες
Epigenetic screening of salivary gland mucoepidermoid carcinoma identifies hypomethylation of CLIC3 as a common alteration by Zhiming Wang, Shizhang Ling, Eleni Rettig, Ryan Sobel, Marietta Tan, Elana J. Fertig, Michael Considine, Adel K. El-Naggar, Mariana Brait, Carole Fakhry, Patrick K. Ha via Oral Oncology Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common type of salivary gland malignancy in adults and children [1]. MECs arise more commonly in the parotid than the minor salivary glands, wherein the soft and hard palate are the main sites of involvement [2]. MEC is comprised of 3 m...περισσότερα »
Multidetector CT of pharyngo-esophageal perforations
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρες
Multidetector CT of pharyngo-esophageal perforations by Carlo Liguori, Nicola Gagliardi, Pietro Paolo Saturnino, Antonio Pinto, Luigia Romano via Ultrasound, CT and MRI Perforation of the esophagus remains a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Currently, the most common cause of perforation is instrumentation of the esophagus but other conditions such as foreign body, trauma or spontaneous rupture are possible entities to meet in the clinical practice. Multidetector Computed Tomography has become the imaging technique of choice in the evaluation of this setting of patients because o...περισσότερα »
Functional Expansion Pharyngoplasty,Upper Airway Stimulation for OSA,
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ώρες
Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery by L.B.L. Benoist, J.P. van Maanen, N. de Vries via Operative Techniques in Otolaryngology Various surgical procedures are available for patients with moderate and severe obstructive sleep apnea. Hyoid suspension is an effective therapeutic option for the treatment of hypopharyngeal obstruction. It can be performed as primary treatment in case of isolated retrolingual obstruction, or as part of multilevel surgery when both retropalatal and retrolingual obstruction is present in moderate to severe OSA patients.Success rates o... περισσότερα »
Microbiology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 1 ημέρα
[image: feedamail.com] Microbiology via ola Kala on Inoreader (Sponsor this newsletter) Culture-dependent and culture-independent methods reveal diverse methylotrophic communities in terrestrial environments Abstract One-carbon compounds such as methanol, dimethylsulfide (DMS) and dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) are significant intermediates in biogeochemical cycles. They are suggested to affect atmospheric chemistry and global climate. Methylotrophic microorganisms are considered as a significant sink for these compounds; therefore, we analyzed the diversity of terrestrial bacteria... περισσότερα »
Microbiology
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοΛοίμωξηΠριν από 2 ημέρες
[image: feedamail.com] Microbiology via ola Kala on Inoreader (Sponsor this newsletter) Empirical antibiotic therapy for pneumonia in intensive care units: a multicentre, retrospective analysis of potentially pathogenic microorganisms identified by endotracheal aspirates cultures Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to explore the presumed relationship between the days of hospitalisation and microorganisms identified by endotracheal aspirate cultures in relation to adequate empirical treatment strategies of pneumonia in the intensive care unit (ICU). All potentially ... περισσότερα »
Malignant sublingual gland tumors
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ημέρες
: demographics, prognostic factors, and treatment outcomes via Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Publication date: Available online 13 October 2015 *Source:*Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Author(s): Robert J. Lee, Elizabeth L. Tong, Riki Patel, Nihal Satyadev, Russell E. Christensen ObjectiveTo determine the demographics, prognostic factors, and optimal treatment modalities of patients diagnosed with malignant primary tumors of the sublingual gland.Materials and MethodsThe Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) reg... περισσότερα »
Ameloblastic Carcinoma (Secondary Type) with Extensive Squamous Differentiation Areas and Dedifferentiated Regions
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ημέρες
Ameloblastic Carcinoma (Secondary Type) with Extensive Squamous Differentiation Areas and Dedifferentiated Regions via Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Publication date: Available online 13 October 2015 *Source:*Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Author(s): Felipe Paiva Fonseca, Oslei Paes de Almeida, Pablo Agustin Vargas, Fábio Gonçalves Júnior, Flávia Sirotheau Corrêa Pontes, Hélder Antônio Rebelo Pontes Ameloblastic carcinoma is rare, accounting for 1.5 to 2.0% of all odontogenic tumors. Few small series are available, but dat... περισσότερα »
A biphasic sessile mass of the buccal mucosa
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοOtoRhinoLaryngology - Alexandros G. SfakianakisΠριν από 2 ημέρες
A biphasic sessile mass of the buccal mucosa via Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology [image: Clinical presentation of a freely moveable, sessile mass with a biphasic ...] [image: Interface of neoplasm and adjacent minor salivary gland lobules (H&E, X 20). A ...] [image: A. Lesional cells, extracellular colloid-like material and hemosiderin (H&E, X ...] [image: Fluorescent in-situ hybridization break-apart rearrangement probe (Abbott ...] *Source:*Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Author(s): Tiffany M. Peters, Jose P. Zevallos, Bren... περισσότερα »
Magnitude of Myocutaneous Flaps and Factors Associated With Loss of Volume in Oral Cancer Reconstructive Surgery.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 2 ημέρες
J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2015 ; Authors: Sakamoto Y, Yanamoto S, Ota Y, Furudoi S, Komori T, Umeda M Abstract PURPOSE: Myocutaneous flaps are often used to repair oral and maxillofacial defects after surgery for oral cancer; however, their volume decreases during the postoperative period. To facilitate treatment planning, the authors measured the extent of such postoperative flap volume loss and identified associated factors in patients who underwent oral reconstruction with myocutaneous flaps. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors designed and performed a retrospective observational ...περισσότερα »
Technology for Innovation in Radiation Oncology.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 2 ημέρες
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2015 Nov 1;93(3):485-92 Authors: Chetty IJ, Martel MK, Jaffray DA, Benedict SH, Hahn SM, Berbeco R, Deye J, Jeraj R, Kavanagh B, Krishnan S, Lee N, Low DA, Mankoff D, Marks LB, Ollendorf D, Paganetti H, Ross B, Siochi RA, Timmerman RD, Wong JW Abstract Radiation therapy is an effective, personalized cancer treatment that has benefited from technological advances associated with the growing ability to identify and target tumors with accuracy and precision. Given that these advances have played a central role in the success of radiation therapy as a majo... περισσότερα »
A systematic review of the public's knowledge and beliefs about antibiotic resistance.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 2 ημέρες
J Antimicrob Chemother. 2015 Oct 12; Authors: McCullough AR, Parekh S, Rathbone J, Del Mar CB, Hoffmann TC Abstract OBJECTIVES: The objective of this study was to systematically review quantitative and qualitative studies on the public's knowledge and beliefs about antibiotic resistance. METHODS: We searched four databases to July 2014, with no language or study design restrictions. Two reviewers independently extracted data. We calculated the median (IQR) of the proportion of participants who agreed with each statement and synthesized qualitative data by identifying emergent them...περισσότερα »
The FIM + FAM in patients with cerebrovascular accident.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 2 ημέρες
*Validity and reliability of the Japanese version of the FIM + FAM in patients with cerebrovascular accident.* Scand J Occup Ther. 2015 Oct 13;:1-7 Authors: Miki E, Yamane S, Yamaoka M, Fujii H, Ueno H, Kawahara T, Tanaka K, Tamashiro H, Inoue E, Okamoto T, Kuriyama M Abstract BACKGROUND AND AIM: The study aim was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Functional Independence Measure and Functional Assessment Measure (FIM + FAM), which is unfamiliar in Japan, by using its Japanese version (FIM + FAM-j) in patients with cerebrovascular accident (CVA). MATERIAL AND METH... περισσότερα »
TECHNICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MONITORING INDIVIDUALS FOR OCCUPATIONAL INTAKES OF RADIONUCLIDES.
Alexandros G. SfakianakisστοHead and NeckΠριν από 2 ημέρες
Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2015 Oct 13; Authors: Etherington G, Bérard P, Blanchardon E, Breustedt B, Castellani CM, Challeton-de Vathaire C, Giussani A, Franck D, Lopez MA, Marsh JW, Nosske D Abstract The TECHREC project, funded by the European Commission, will provide Technical Recommendations for Monitoring Individuals for Occupational Intakes of Radionuclides. It is expected that the document will be published by the European Commission as a report in its Radiation Protection Series during 2016. The project is coordinated by the European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS) and is ... περισσότερα »
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