Hearing Thresholds among Individuals with Dependence on Psychoactive Substances: A Comparative Cross Sectional Pilot Study.

Background: Globally, the use of multiple psychoactive substances (MPS), either together or at different times, is on the rise. It is associated with a significant public health burden, including an increased risk for hearing impairment. This study aimed to determine the hearing thresholds among individuals with dependence on multiple psychoactive substances.

Diagnostic accuracy of flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopy: experience from a tertiary health institution in Nigeria.

Background: Flexible fibreoptic laryngoscopy (FFL) is a technique of laryngeal visualization. The instrument (flexible laryngoscope) is relatively scarce in resource challenged countries. Where available, it is a useful compliment to the armamentarium of clinical tools at the disposal of the otolaryngologist.