Virtual Reality-Enhanced Assessment of the Anterior Glottic Angle Using Cadaveric Models: A Proof-of-Concept Study.

Objectives: Vocal fold paralysis (VFP) is a complex disorder that affects voice, speech, swallowing, and overall quality of life. Current evaluation methods for determining the position of paralyzed vocal folds lack the objectivity required for personalized interventions and research on innovative treatments for VFP. This study was designed to validate the accuracy and reproducibility of a virtual reality (VR)-based platform to measure the anterior glottic angle (AGA), a critical component in determining the position of a paralyzed vocal fold.

Virtual Reality Helps Describe the Progression of Thyroid Cartilage Calcification.

Objectives: Thyroid cartilage (TC) calcifications may impact surgical planning and clinical management. However, few studies to date have implemented virtual reality (VR) to evaluate these calcifications. This study assessed the feasibility of evaluating TC calcifications in various regions and measuring their volumes through VR models generated from computed tomography scans.

Deep learning in voice analysis for diagnosing vocal cord pathologies: a systematic review.

Objectives: With smartphones and wearable devices becoming ubiquitous, they offer an opportunity for large-scale voice sampling. This systematic review explores the application of deep learning models for the automated analysis of voice samples to detect vocal cord pathologies.

Methods: We conducted a systematic literature review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines.

Voice Disorders and Personality: New Steps on an Old Path.

Objectives: This study examined the association between voice disorders and personality by comparing a heterogenic group of dysphonic patients to non-dysphonic speakers using the NEO-FFI big-five personality inventory.

Methods: A group of 100 dysphonic patients diagnosed with 24 different pathologies was compared to 149 non-dysphonic speakers. Inter-group differences on the five NEO-FFI scales were evaluated using three analysis approaches, a general comparison between the dysphonic and non-dysphonic groups and arranging pathologies using a categorical and a continuous approach.

Development and Validation of the Children's Voice Questionnaire (CVQ).

Objectives: This study developed and validated the children's voice questionnaire (CVQ), a new self-administered instrument for children, and evaluated its internal consistency and reliability.

Study Design: Observational, prospective, cross-sectional study.

Methods: The initial preparation of the CVQ was conducted in four steps.