Construction and validation of a prognostic nomogram for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss based on a multicenter retrospective study.

Background: Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) is a sudden hearing loss of unknown etiology, with complex and diverse prognostic factors. Aim This study aims to identify independent prognostic factors for ISSNHL and to construct and validate a nomogram based on these factors.

Methods: This study collected multicenter retrospective data and compared the differences between effective treatment and ineffective treatment groups in terms of age, vertigo, and several serum markers.

Effect of combining batroxobin with acupuncture treatment on hearing recovery in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Background: The effect of batroxobin on hearing recovery in patients with Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SSNHL) is still controversial, and acupuncture shows auxiliary benefits for SSNHL.

Objectives: To investigate the effectiveness of combining acupuncture with batroxobin therapy for patients with SSNHL.

Material And Methods: One hundred and fifty-six patients with SSNHL were retrospectively enrolled in this study, and categorized into the control group (only batroxobin treatment) and observation group (batroxobin and acupuncture treatment).