Cochlear implant performance in children deafened by congenital cytomegalovirus-A systematic review.

Background: Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection is a major cause of sensorineural hearing loss in children.

Objective Of Review: The objective of this systematic review was to compare performance in paediatric cochlear implant users with SNHL caused by cCMV compared to non-cCMV implantees.

Type Of Review: Systematic review SEARCH STRATEGY: PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane databases were searched from inception up to 15 May 2017 for children, cochlear implant, performance and their synonyms.

Functional outcomes and quality of life in patients with subtalar arthrodesis for posttraumatic arthritis.

Introduction: Subtalar arthrodesis is a common salvage operation for posttraumatic subtalar arthritis, a condition frequently seen in patients who suffered major trauma. Functional outcomes in trauma patients may be influenced by concomitant injuries and the severity of the initial trauma. The aim of this study was to evaluate quality of life and functional outcomes of subtalar arthrodesis for posttraumatic arthritis in patients with severe or complex foot injuries.

Administration of estramustine in response to changes in the prostate-specific antigen and Karnofsky index in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Androgen ablation is palliative and does not cure advanced prostate cancer. The hormone-sensitive cells die and the hormone-resistant cells overgrow, resulting in disease progression. The drug of choice for secondary treatment is estramustine (Estracyt).