Publications by authors named "Esra K Ustu"
Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Aging Voice Index.
Int J Speech Lang Pathol
November 2024
Purpose: The Ageing Voice Index is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the impact of changes in the voice of older adults. Our aim is to adapt the Aging Voice Index with Turkish older adults and test its reliability and validity to create the Turkish Aging Voice Index.
Method: A total of 206 participants were included in the study.
Article Synopsis
- Patients with acromegaly show significant hearing impairment across all tested frequencies compared to healthy controls, indicating issues with their auditory system.
- Vestibular function tests revealed that while the specific tests for nystagmus did not differ significantly between groups, acromegaly patients exhibited reduced vestibulo-ocular reflex gains, suggesting compromised balance mechanisms.
- Subjectively, patients reported higher scores on the Dizziness Handicap Inventory, reflecting greater vestibular-related symptoms and challenges in their daily lives compared to the control group.
Objectives: Emodin has beneficial effects on wound healing and reduces excessive fibrosis during tissue regeneration. Its positive effects on the wound-healing process were demonstrated on human fibroblasts. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of emodin application on acute vocal fold injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: The purpose of this research is to determine which type of humid air should be suggested for vocal hygiene by demonstrating the effects of hot humid air and cold humid air on the vocal cord mucosa using different histological methods.
Study Design: Randomized controlled study.
Methods: Cold or hot humid air was applied to the rats for 30 minutes/day for 10 days using a humid air machine placed in a closed glass cage.