Publications by authors named "F Durrant"

Background: Increased sexual activity is associated with higher human papillomavirus (HPV) rates; however, there is a lack of analysis comparing the sexual history of patients with HPV positive and HPV negative oropharyngeal cancer (OPC).

Methods: In this meta-analysis, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL were searched for articles that included patients with OPC and reported information regarding HPV status and either history of oral sex, number of sexual partners, or sexually transmitted infections (STI).

Results: A total of 11 studies were included with 3296 patients with OPC.

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Objective: To quantify the placebo effect in randomized clinical trials treating tinnitus with oral or intratympanic placebo treatment.

Data Sources: CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for articles from conception to October 2022. MESH and key terms such as "tinnitus," "placebo," and "medication" were used to find randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

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Objective: To investigate medical student research productivity by institutions associated with otolaryngology residency programs and identify correlates of productivity.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: N/A.

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Objective: To characterize the short-term outcomes of patients undergoing surgical repair of lateral skull base cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks followed by a shortened length of stay (LOS) protocol.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Tertiary medical center.

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Objective: The aim was to analyze the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdowns on the incidence of otitis media (OM), a common otolaryngologic disease.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.

Review Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed using PRISMA reporting guidelines.

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