Postural stability and handicap of dizziness after preoperative vestibular ablation and vestibular prehabilitation in patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma resection.

Background: Surgical treatment of vestibular schwannoma (VS) leads to acute ipsilateral vestibular loss if there is residual vestibular function before surgery. To overcome the sequelae of acute ipsilateral vestibular loss and to decrease postoperative recovery time, the concept of preemptive vestibular ablation with gentamicin and vestibular prehabilitation before surgery has been developed ("vestibular prehab").

Objective: Studying postural stability during walking and handicap of dizziness over a 1-year follow-up period in VS patients undergoing vestibular prehab before surgical treatment of VS.

ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid injection) for reduction of submental fat.

Introduction: The shape and contour of the chin and neck play an important role in facial esthetics. As such, excess fat within the submental area (double chin) can negatively affect facial esthetics and body image. Common treatments for submental contouring include invasive procedures such as surgical rejuvenation and targeted liposuction.

A phase I safety and pharmacokinetic study of ATX-101: injectable, synthetic deoxycholic acid for submental contouring.

ATX-101 (deoxycholic acid [DCA] injection) is a proprietary formulation of pure synthetic DCA. When injected into subcutaneous fat, ATX-101 results in focal adipocytolysis, the targeted destruction of fat cells. ATX-101 is undergoing investigation as an injectable drug for contouring the submental area by reducing submental fat (SMF).

Detection of Helicobacter pylori in patients with head and neck cancer: Results from a prospective comparative study combining serology, polymerase chain reaction, and rapid urease test.

Background: The purpose of this study was to evaluate prospectively the presence and impact of the gastric carcinogen Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in the upper aerodigestive tract. Previous studies suggested it could represent a risk factor for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Helicobacter pylori detected in pharyngeal and laryngeal pathologies in patients with proven gastric colonization.

Background: Helicobacter pylori is known to cause gastric cancer. Presence and carcinogenicity in the upper aerodigestive system is doubtful. This study examined the prevalence of Helicobacter pylori and related factors in biopsies from the upper aerodigestive tract (UADT) in patients with gastric colonization by Helicobacter pylori.