Oxidative stress biomarkers in dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and biomarkers of lipid and protein peroxidation in the blood serum of dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The study was conducted on 36 intact male dogs of various breeds. The dogs were assigned to two groups: BPH group (n = 18) and non-affected group (n = 18).

Long term results of childhood dysphonia treatment.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the long term results of treatment and rehabilitation of childhood dysphonia.

Methods: This study included a group of adolescents (n=29) aged from 15 to 20 who were treated due to pediatric hyperfunctional dysphonia and soft vocal fold nodules during their pre-mutational period (i.e.

Affective temperament in women with functional aphonia.

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to assess the affective temperament in women with functional aphonia.

Study Design: Cross-sectional.

Methods: Forty-one women with functional aphonia underwent an examination of affective temperament by means of the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, Pisa and San Diego Autoquestionnaire.

Laryngovideostroboscopy in children--diagnostic possibilities and constraints.

Objective: The aim of this study was to report our experience with laryngovideostroboscopy (LVS) in consecutively examined children patients.

Methods: The study included 150 children (2.5-14 years of age) diagnosed with dysphonia.