Dengue NS1 Antibodies Are Associated With Clearance of Viral Nonstructural Protein-1.

Background: Dengue vascular permeability syndrome is the primary cause of death in severe dengue infections. The protective versus potentially pathogenic role of dengue nonstructural protein-1 (NS1) antibodies are not well understood. The main goal of this analysis was to characterize the relationship between free NS1 concentration and NS1 antibody titers in primary and secondary dengue infection to better understand the presence and duration of NS1 antibody complexes in clinical dengue infections.

Adult Laryngomalacia: A Scoping Review.

Objective: This review sought to determine the characteristics of adults diagnosed with new onset laryngomalacia including airway symptoms, laryngoscopic findings, treatments, and outcomes. Moreover, we wanted to highlight suspected limitations in the literature.

Data Sources: Studies were identified through CINAHL, Cochrane Review, PubMed, and Scopus published between 1966 and 2023.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents.

Purpose: Surgical residents are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders which can impact surgical training and overall quality of life. We sought to assess musculoskeletal symptoms among current United States otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents. We focused on the upper extremity given fine motor control for microsurgical procedures and increased keyboarding requirements.

Voice and Respiratory Characteristics of Men and Women Seeking Treatment for Presbyphonia.

Background And Objectives: Impaired respiratory function could potentially explain why some older speakers experience voice-related handicap whereas others do not, despite presenting with similar age-related laryngeal characteristics. The objectives of this study were therefore to (1) describe voice and respiratory function across men and women in a sample of treatment-seeking patients with presbyphonia; (2) assess how respiratory function differed from the general elderly population, based on normative data; and 3) discuss how respiratory function may play a role in the development of voice symptoms across men and women.

Methods: Twenty one participants with presbyphonia underwent respiratory assessments (spirometry and respiratory muscle strength testing) in addition to standard of care voice assessments.

Respiratory Muscle Strength Training to Improve Vocal Function in Patients with Presbyphonia.

Background And Objective: The effects of presbyphonia are compounded by the decline in respiratory function that occurs with age. Commonly recommended exercises to optimize the use of respiratory muscles during speech, such as diaphragmatic breathing, are unlikely to be intensive enough to induce respiratory changes and impact vocal function. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of adding a targeted intervention, respiratory muscle strength training, to voice exercises in a sample of patients with presbyphonia.