Publications by authors named "B Sizer"
To determine the genetic causes of sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) associated with inner ear anomalies, 11 unrelated Turkish individuals diagnosed with SNHL and an inner ear anomaly using temporal bone computed tomography and inner ear magnetic resonance imaging underwent exome or whole genome sequencing to identify underlying genetic defects. None of the individuals was diagnosed with a recognized syndrome. Four of the 11 probands were homozygous for variants, , , , and .
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- Nasal bone fractures are a common injury often resulting from violence, traffic accidents, falls, and sports injuries, with violence being the most frequent cause in this study (41.5%).
- The research involved 41 patients with nasal fractures and a control group of 43 individuals, neither of whom had prior psychiatric disorders, using questionnaires to assess personality traits, impulsivity, and ADHD.
- Findings indicated that patients with nasal fractures exhibited higher levels of psychoticism and impulsivity compared to the control group, while there was no significant difference in ADHD symptoms between the two groups.
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- The study assessed the impact of Rhinapi nasal spray on allergic rhinitis symptoms among 10,000 participants in Turkey over a 3-week period.
- The treatment led to significant improvements in total symptom scores, quality of life (QoL) scores, and otolaryngological examination scores, with statistically significant changes before and after usage.
- The findings suggest that Rhinapi effectively reduces symptoms of allergic rhinitis and can be considered as an additional treatment option for those affected.
The effect of stuttering on symptoms of depression and social anxiety in adolescents.
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
April 2023
Objective: This study aims at examining the relationship between the severity of stuttering, which makes it difficult to speak and communicate, and the symptoms of depressive and social anxiety disorders during adolescence.
Patients And Methods: A total of 65 children between 14 and 18 years old, diagnosed with stuttering, were included in the study, regardless of gender. Stuttering Severity Instrument, Beck Depression Scale, and Social Anxiety Scale for Adolescents were administered to all participants.
Is social appearance anxiety a reason for rejecting a hearing aid in geriatric patients?
Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci
March 2023
Objective: Hearing impairment is a global health problem due to its impact on quality of life and communication problems between individuals. Hearing aids are the recommended intervention, but use of hearing aids is low. In this study, the effect of social appearance anxiety on the decision to use a hearing aid was investigated.
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