Association Between Frequency of Away-From-Home Meals and Prevalence of Inflammatory Sinonasal Diseases: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, people had to stay at home due to quarantine, and the food delivery industry grew significantly. Concerns have been raised regarding the popularity of away-from-home (AFH) meals and their impact on health. In this study, we evaluated the association between the frequency of AFH meals and the prevalence of allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

Therapeutic Applications of Extracellular Vesicles in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

The treatment landscape for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has undergone substantial advancements with the introduction of biologics. However, a considerable number of patients either show an immediate lack of response or lose responsiveness over time, necessitating the development of innovative and effective treatment approaches. Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are small lipid bilayer-enclosed structures that facilitate cell-to-cell molecular transfer and are integral to the pathogenesis of IBD.

Eosinophilic Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Pathogenic Role of Protease.

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is an inflammation of the nasal and paranasal sinus mucosa, and eosinophilic CRS (eCRS) is a subtype characterized by significant eosinophil infiltration and immune response by T-helper-2 cells. The pathogenesis of eCRS is heterogeneous and involves various environmental and host factors. Proteases from external sources, such as mites, fungi, and bacteria, have been implicated in inducing type 2 inflammatory reactions.

Dynamic Range and Neural Response Threshold in Cochlear Implant Mapping Can Be Useful in Predicting Prognosis Related to Postoperative Speech Perception.

Background And Objectives: To analyze mapping changes in dynamic range (DR) and neural response threshold (NRT) as prognostic factors for cochlear implant (CI). To analyze whether postoperative speech perception performance could be predicted using DR change and initial NRT.

Subjects And Methods: The speech comprehension data of 33 patients with CI were retrospectively analyzed after 1, 3, 6, and 12 months of device use.