Publications by authors named "Teresa G Vos"
Pediatric Cystic Deep Neck Mass Presenting With Stridor and Dysphagia.
JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
November 2022
Mucosal melanoma of the oral cavity is rare and highly aggressive, thought to represent less than 1% of melanomas. Within this subgroup, melanoma in situ has been rarely described. We describe the case of a 54-year-old male with history of tobacco use presented with extensive pigmented changes to the hard and soft palate.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The rates of cochlear nerve abnormalities and cochlear malformations in pediatric unilateral hearing loss (UHL) are conflicting in the literature, with important implications on management. The aim of this study was to investigate the incidence of cochlear nerve deficiency (CND) in pediatric subjects with UHL or asymmetric hearing loss (AHL).
Methods: A retrospective chart review of pediatric subjects <18 years of age evaluated for UHL or AHL with fine-cut heavily T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) between January 2014 and October 2019 (n = 291) at a tertiary referral center was conducted.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of talker protective face coverings on sentence recognition in noise for cochlear implant users.
Method: The AzBio sentences were recorded in three conditions: (a) without any face covering (uncovered), (b) with an N95 mask, or (c) with an N95 mask plus face shield. Target sentences were presented at 60 dB SPL, and the 10-talker masker was presented at 50 dB SPL (10 dB signal-to-noise ratio.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate how delaying the first follow-up appointment for cochlear implant users due to COVID-19 affected their hearing and speech recognition skills.
- Two groups were compared: one that had their follow-up postponed (10 patients) and a control group that attended on time (18 patients), with significant differences in performance at the 3-month mark.
- Results indicated that those who experienced delay had worse outcomes in word recognition and aided sound detection; however, improvements were noted after providing individualized support post-delay.
Article Synopsis
- * Researchers conducted experiments with a female speaker to compare speech clarity in three conditions: no mask, an N95 mask, and an N95 mask with a face shield.
- * Results showed that the combo of an N95 mask and face shield significantly reduced speech recognition, highlighting the need for effective protective measures that do not compromise communication, especially in clinical settings.