The effect of botulinum toxin in the masticatory and constrictor musculature of the pharynx as an option in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: a case report.

The botulinum toxin (BT) is US Food and Drug Administration-approved for therapeutic applications in different medical conditions. However, BT is not considered an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) therapy. OSA is characterized by recurrent airway collapse during sleep, leading to intermittent hypoxia, hypercapnia, and arousal.

A proposal for analyzing the inflammatory and remodeling processes of mucosa in chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis through MRI.

Objectives: Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis (CRSwNP) is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation and tissue remodeling process. The remodeling process in nasal polyps has mainly been studied by histology analysis. However, it is limited to a polyp fragment and requires tissue removal.

Effect of Body Weight on Response to Nasal Glucocorticoid Treatment in Allergic Rhinitis.

Allergic rhinitis is among the most common chronic diseases in the world. Obesity can lead to a chronic systemic inflammatory process. In this study, we evaluated the effects of body weight on the response to treatment of allergic rhinitis with nasal corticosteroids.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and restless leg syndrome across the lifespan: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

This systematic review aims to assess the association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Databases were searched for original articles that reported prevalence data on ADHD and RLS until January 24th, 2023. Two independent reviewers evaluated the quality of the articles using the National Institutes of Health assessment tool.