Cross-cultural adaptation of the Hebrew Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation (NOSE) scale.

Objective: Nasal obstruction is a common complaint. The Nasal Obstruction Symptom Evaluation scale (NOSE) is a reliable validated tool used to assess the quality of life of patients with nasal obstruction. The purpose of this study is to validate the Hebrew version of the NOSE scale (He-NOSE).

Inter-Rater Variability of Reflux Finding Score Amongst Otolaryngologists.

Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) is an extra-oesophageal variant of gastro-oesophgeal reflux disease. Patients often do not present with the classic reflux symptoms of heartburn or regurgitation. Accurate diagnosis of LPR can be challenging.

Conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) success rates and complications in endoscopic vs non-endoscopic approaches: a systematic review.

Background: Epiphora due to refractory bicanalicular obstructions is typically managed by conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) with or without the assistance of nasal endoscopy. However, the evidence for its benefit is unclear.

Methods: A systematic review of the literature on the treatment of epiphora by CDCR was performed (March 1, 2018).

Sino-nasal outcome test-22: Cross-cultural adaptation and validation in Russian speaking patients.

Background: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a relatively common disease, which significantly affects the patient's quality of life (QoL). Sino-Nasal Outcome Test-22 (SNOT-22) is a QoL questionnaire, which allows quantifying patients' complaints. Our aim was to translate and validated the SNOT-22 into the Russian language.

Is Nasal Endoscopy of Diagnostic Value in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps?

Endoscopic examination of the nasal cavity is an integral part of the assessment of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. However, the benefit gained by performing endoscopy with respect to the patient's medical condition has not been completely assessed. We conducted a prospective cohort in an academic medical center.

Diagnosis and Classification of 17 Diseases from 1404 Subjects via Pattern Analysis of Exhaled Molecules.

We report on an artificially intelligent nanoarray based on molecularly modified gold nanoparticles and a random network of single-walled carbon nanotubes for noninvasive diagnosis and classification of a number of diseases from exhaled breath. The performance of this artificially intelligent nanoarray was clinically assessed on breath samples collected from 1404 subjects having one of 17 different disease conditions included in the study or having no evidence of any disease (healthy controls). Blind experiments showed that 86% accuracy could be achieved with the artificially intelligent nanoarray, allowing both detection and discrimination between the different disease conditions examined.

Idiopathic nasal bone osteitis: A preliminary report on a recently recognized entity.

Osteitis of the nasal bones is a rare disease; when it occurs, it usually has a known etiology. To the best of our knowledge, idiopathic nasal bone osteitis (NBO) has not been described before. We conducted a study to analyze the behavior of idiopathic NBO and its outcome and to determine a cutoff level for diagnosis using technetium-99m-methylene-diphosphonate (Tc-MDP) bone scanning.

Prevention of Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss by Intratympanic Dexamethasone: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: To examine the role of intratympanic Dexamethasone (ITD) in the prevention of Cisplatin-induced hearing loss.

Study Design: Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Prevalence of rhinosinusitis among atypical cystic fibrosis patients.

The objective of this paper is to study the correlation between sinonasal involvement and type of cystic fibrosis (CF) in Israeli's CF patients. The comparative study includes 70 CF patients: 40 typical and 30 atypical CF patients. History and physical examination data were recorded, including endoscopic nasal examination as well as sinus computer tomography scan.