Publications by authors named "Claudia Heider"

Background: Ototoxicity is a side effect of drugs and medications that usually leads to bilateral and symmetric sensorineural hearing loss that commonly affects the high-frequency range initially, with or preceded by tinnitus. Possible ototoxic side effects of calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressants have been suggested, but this remains unclear. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate audiological changes in patients undergoing transplantation receiving immunosuppressive treatment with calcineurin inhibitors.

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  • The study aimed to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with voice disorders among healthcare workers in high-risk hospital settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • A questionnaire was distributed to 221 healthcare personnel, revealing that approximately 33% experienced voice issues in the past month, with 26.24% scoring abnormally on the Voice Handicap Index (VHI-10).
  • Factors such as long working hours, extended mask use, and working in intensive care units were linked to higher VHI-10 scores, indicating an increased risk of voice disorders in these workers.
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