Effectiveness of oral zinc supplementation in the treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL).

Objective: Investigate the benefit of zinc supplement combined with standard treatment ofidiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) patients.

Material And Method: A prospective, randomized study was designed to evaluate the hearing outcomes in ISSNHL patients treated with zinc supplement. The patients were randomized into two groups, the study and the control group.

Intratympanic dexamethasone for refractory sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

Background: The standard medical regimen for SSNHL is systemic steroid therapy. Unfortunately, some patients either do not or poorly respond to systemic steroids. Intratympanic administration of steroids has been suggested as an alternative to systemic therapy.

Prevalence of sleep apnea in HRH Princess Maha Chakri Srinthorn Medical Center, Thailand.

Purpose: Many studies have been conducted to find the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Western countries. Limited data have been demonstrated in Asian countries; however, no such data have been reported in Thailand. The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of OSA and their related factors in Thai adults.

Radiofrequency surgery for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea: short-term and long-term results.

Objective: To compare the short-term and long-term results in patients undergoing radiofrequency (RF) for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Study Design: Case series and planned data collection.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.