Publications by authors named "Hadi Behzad"
Evaluation of Diagnostic Accuracy of Wideband Tympanometry Absorbance for Otosclerosis.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2024
Unlabelled: Otosclerosis is a common cause of hearing loss, yet diagnosing it remains a challenge. Wideband Tympanometry Absorbance (WTA) has been proposed as a potential tool for improving diagnostic accuracy. The aim of study was to investigate the diagnostic value of WTA in diagnosing otosclerosis by comparing its results in patients with clinically diagnosed otosclerosis and a normal control group.
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- Meniere's disease is an inner ear disorder that requires accurate diagnosis, but current testing with the ECochG test lacks sensitivity, prompting the inclusion of complementary tests like the SVV test.
- A study involving 53 patients looked at using the SVV test in both static and dynamic modes along with the ECochG test to better identify Meniere's disease and assess its effectiveness.
- The results indicated that the SVV test has a cutoff point of 2.1 degrees with moderate sensitivity and specificity, suggesting that it should not be solely relied upon for diagnosis and that further testing is necessary.
Many treatments for chronic tinnitus have been attempted, but the condition remains difficult to cure, especially in the case of cochlear tinnitus. We conducted a prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to assess the effect of low-dose laser therapy on chronic cochlear tinnitus. Our study population was made up of 66 patients-33 who received active laser treatment (case group) and 33 who received inactive dummy treatment (control group).
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