Breaking barriers: assessing the impact of clinical quality improvements on reducing health disparities in hypertension care among Mumbai's urban slums.

The clinical quality improvement initiatives, led by the organisation's Health Equity Working Group (HEWG), aim to support healthcare providers to provide equitable, quality hypertension care worldwide. After coordinating with the India team, we started monitoring the deidentified patient data collected through electronic health records between January and May 2021. After stratifying data by age, sex and residence location, the team found an average of 55.

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape Treatment in Adult Individuals with Subjective Tinnitus.

Objective: Tinnitus is one of the most common otologic symptoms and has a serious effect on the quality of life. The pathophysiology of tinnitus is not fully understood and no consensus has been reached on an effective treatment method for tinnitus. To evaluate the effectiveness of the kinesiotape (KT) method in subjective tinnitus treatment.

Analysis of the Correlation of the Lamina Papyracea-to-Midline Distance with the Location of Anterior Ethmoidal Artery and Keros Classification.

Unlabelled: The aim of the study was to investigate the relations between anatomical structures that are susceptible to inadvertent injuries during the surgery using preoperative computed tomography (CT) scans. 153 CT scans were reviewed and the distance from the lamina papyracea (LP) to the midline and the distance of the anterior ethmoidal artery (AEA) to the skull base were measured bilaterally. Also, the depth of olfactory fossa was measured and categorized using the Keros classification.

Types of health service utilization in Mumbai slums: a community-based survey.

Objective: Sociodemographic factors play a crucial role in shaping the health-seeking behaviors of individuals residing in slum areas, particularly in their choice of healthcare facilities. Recognizing the importance of strengthening the existing healthcare systems, this research project was undertaken with the primary objective of comprehending the health-seeking behaviors among residents of Mumbai's slum dwellings in India. To achieve this goal, a comprehensive cross-sectional community needs assessment was conducted spanning from October 2018 to January 2019.

MOYAMOYA disease in an adolescent with HIV-1.

Moyamoya disease has been reported in both children and adults with HIV-1. Most cases reported in children were found to have unsuppressed viral loads and low CD4 counts. Although the aetiology of the disease is largely unknown, a few studies have postulated cytokine imbalance and immune activation as possible causes.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Auditory Training Program on the Speech Recognition Skills and Auditory Event-Related Potentials in Elderly Hearing Aid Users.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new auditory training (AT) program on the speech recognition in the noise and on the auditory event-related potentials in elderly hearing aid users.

Methods: Thirty-three elderly individuals using hearing aids aged from 60 to 80 years participated. A new AT program was developed for the study.

Postoperative Audiometric Results of Patients with Otosclerosis in relation with High-resolution Computed Tomography and Intraoperative Macroscopic Findings.

Objective: To analyse postoperative audiological findings in fenestral otosclerosis patients treated with stapedotomy, focal location-extensiveness findings on temporal high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT), and intraoperative macroscopic stapes footplate findings. Moreover, preoperative audiological findings were compared with HRCT and intraoperative macroscopic findings.

Study Design: An observational study.

Analysis of the Effect of Weight Loss on Eustachian Tube Function by Transnasal Videoendoscopy.

Objective: To investigate the effect of weight loss after bariatric surgery on eustachian tube (ET) function with video endoscopy.

Materials And Methods: The present study was conducted as a prospective cohort and was completed with 19 patients. Three-step tympanometry (basal, Toynbee, Valsalva), dynamic slow-motion video endoscopy, and the Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7 (ETDA-7) were applied to the patients preoperatively before bariatric surgery and in the postoperative 6th month.

Does inferior turbinate outfracture provide additional benefit when combined with inferior turbinate radiofrequency ablation?

Purpose: To evaluate, both subjectively and objectively, whether turbinate outfracture provides any additional benefit in the treatment of inferior turbinate hypertrophy when combined with radiofrequency ablation.

Methods: The study was conducted on 58 patients diagnosed with inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The patients were randomly divided into two groups according to the treatment they receive.

Elevated serum calprotectin as an inflammatory marker in obstructive sleep apnea.

Objective: To investigate the serum calprotectin (SCal) levels and neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) values in patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: Sixty-seven OSA patients and 46 healthy volunteers without any sleep disorders were included in the study. The patient group was divided into three subgroups according to the severity of OSA.

Impact of Nasal Trauma on Olfactory Function.

Objective: To determine the impact of nasal trauma with and without the potential to produce nasal fracture on the olfactory function.

Study Design: A descriptive analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ear, Nose, Throat Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara from October 2018 to June 2019.

The effect of chemotherapy on olfactory function and mucociliary clearance.

Objectives: Olfactory sensory neurons and the olfactory mucosa are both important for optimal olfactory function. The potential nasal mucosal toxicity of chemotherapy regimens has not been assessed yet. The aim of this study was to objectively investigate the effect of chemotherapy on mucociliary clearance and olfactory function and to evaluate whether this effect differs between different chemotherapy regimens and age groups.

Assessment of Stroop Color Word Interference Test-TBAG form performance in subjects with tinnitus.

Purpose: To evaluate ordinary behavioral pattern suppression performance of individuals with tinnitus under disruptive effect using Stroop Color Word Interference Test-TBAG Form (SCWT), and to determine the impact of acoustic stimulus on this performance.

Methods: 40 individuals with subjective tinnitus at Slight and higher severity according to Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) (16 females, 24 males; mean age: 42.02 ± 10.

The Protective Effect of Platelet Rich Plasma Against Cisplatin-Induced Ototoxicity.

Cisplatin, a pharmacological agent widely used for treating many cancers, may cause serious side effects including ototoxicity, nephrotoxicity, and peripheral neuropathy. The present study aimed to investigate whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) protects against cisplatin ototoxicity. Eight rats (16 ears) were divided into 2 groups: control group (4 rats, 8 ears) that received intratympanic saline and study group (4 rats, 8 ears) that received intratympanic PRP.

The levels of advanced oxidation protein products in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is characterized by repeated episodes of complete or partial obstructions of the upper airway during sleep, frequently followed by transient hypoxemia. Advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) are a family of oxidized protein products, and oxidative stress has a substantial role in the morbidity of OSAS.

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the serum levels of advanced oxidation protein products (AOPP) as a marker of oxidative stress, and their correlation with polysomnographic parameters in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Is Nasal Septum Deviation Severity a Significant Factor on Voice in Patients Undergoing Septoplasty?

Objective: To determine whether septoplasty is an effective factor on the voice in patients with varying degrees of nasal septum deviation.

Study Design: Descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ear Nose Throat Clinic, Ankara, Turkey, from November 2018 to March 2019.

The Effect of the Körner's Septum on Graft and Hearing Success after Type 1 Tympanoplasty.

Objective: To determine the effect of Körner's septum (KS) on graft success and hearing in patients who were treated with type 1 tympanoplasty.

Study Design: An observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Turkey, from July 2013 to July 2018.

Evaluation of olfactory function in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome.

Purpose: To investigate the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the effects of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) on olfactory functions.

Methods: Study subjects consisted of patients with newly diagnosed OSAS divided by polysomnography into subgroups of mild, moderate, and severe disease. Subjects identified as not having OSAS served as controls.

Evaluation of Liver Functions Based on Serum Aminotransferase Enzyme Levels in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with fatty liver disease. In the present study, relations between alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) levels and the severity of OSAS and polysomnography parameters were investigated. The study included 194 patients with OSAS and 114 control patients.

Is Adenotonsillar Size a Significant Factor on Voice in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy?

Objective: To determine whether adenotonsillar size is a significant determinant of voice in children who have undergone adenotonsillectomy.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Ear Nose Throat Clinic, Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey, from July 2017 to June 2018.

The Voice Performance After Septoplasty With Surgical Efficacy Demonstrated Through Acoustic Rhinometry and Rhinomanometry.

Objective: To demonstrate the surgical efficacy of septoplasty using acoustic rhinometry (AR) and anterior rhinomanometry (ARM) and to evaluate the effect of septoplasty on voice performance through subjective voice analysis methods.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study enrolled a total of 62 patients who underwent septoplasty with the diagnosis of deviated nasal septum. Thirteen patients with no postoperative improvement versus preoperative period as shown by AR and/or ARM tests and three patients with postoperative complications and four patients who were lost to follow-up were excluded.

The Effect of Anterior Palatoplasty Plus Modified Expansion Sphincter Pharyngoplasty on Voice Performance in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the effect of anterior palatoplasty (AP) plus modified expansion sphincter pharyngoplasty (MESP) on voice performance in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).

Methods: Fourteen OSAS patients who had AP + MESP procedure were included in the study. Voice performances of the patients were analyzed with acoustic voice analysis before surgery, and 6 months after surgery.

A New Predictor for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: Monocyte to HDL Ratio.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relation of serum monocyte to serum HDL cholesterol ratio with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). A total of 336 patients who underwent polysomnography (PSG) were included in this study. The individuals with an apnea hypopnea index (AHI) <5/h were included in the study as controls while the patients with an AHI > 5 and excessive daytime sleepiness were included in the study as OSAS patients.

A Comparison of Cartilage Palisades and Temporal Fascia in Type 1 Tympanoplasty for Bilateral Tympanic Membrane Perforations in Children.

Objective: To compare the graft success rates and audiological outcomes of bilaterally performed type 1 tympanoplasty using cartilage palisades or temporal fascia in children.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients who underwent type 1 tympanoplasty at Medical Park Hospital between May 2007 and February 2013. 27 patients (54 ears) were enrolled in the study: 15 (30 ears) in the palisade cartilage group and 12 (24 ears) in the fascia group.

Comparison of Hyaluronic Acid Fat Graft Myringoplasty, Fat Graft Myringoplasty and Temporal Fascia Techniques for the Closure of Different Sizes and Sites of Tympanic Membrane Perforations.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of three different myringoplasty techniques, namely hyaluronic acid fat graft myringoplasty (HAFGM), fat graft myringoplasty (FGM), and temporal fascia for the closure of different sizes and sites of tympanic membrane perforations.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the medical records of patients who had undergone a type 1 tympanoplasty operation at our clinic between May 2007 and February 2013. The patients were divided into three groups depending on the patient's choice of technique as follows: Fat Graft Myringoplasty (FGM) (Group I), Hyaluronic Acid Fat Graft Myringoplasty (HAFGM) (Group II), and Temporalis Fascia (TF) (Group III).