Validation of Automatic Cochlear Measurements Using OTOPLAN Software.

Introduction: Electrode length selection based on case-related cochlear parameters is becoming a standard pre-operative step for cochlear implantation. The manual measurement of the parameters is often time-consuming and may lead to inconsistencies. Our work aimed to evaluate a novel, automatic measurement method.

[Comparison of polypharmacy and pharmacotherapy among seniors in social institutions in 2001 and 2019].

Introduction: Polypharmacy (polypharmacotherapy) is a serious problem among seniors. The aim of the work was to compare pharmacotherapy and polypharmacy among seniors in social facilities in 2001 and 2019.

Methodology: As of December 31, 2001, we collected data on the pharmacotherapy of 151 residents of two retirement homes (average age 75.

Quality of life after cochlear implantation in children in Slovakia.

Background: Cochlear implantation (CI) is the method of choice for treating severe and profound hearing loss in children.

Objective: To obtain and evaluate the quality of life of children after cochlear implantation and to compare the results with those of a normal‑hearing (NH) control group.

Methods: Cross-sectional, observational design in a university-based ambulatory paediatric otolaryngology clinic.