Publications by authors named "Xuefeng Tu"

Recently it was demonstrated that the exposure of the developing brain during the period of synaptogenesis to drugs that block NMDA glutamate receptors can trigger widespread apoptotic neurodegeneration. Sevoflurane is a new inhalation anesthetic agent commonly used in the clinic. Here we address whether sevoflurane could induce neurotoxicity in the developing brain.

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Objective: To evaluate the Eustachian tube function with impedance audiometry of the various types, durations and status of chronic suppurative otitis media.

Method: The Eustachian tube functions of 368 patients (402 ears) of chronic suppurative otitis media were measured by the manual model of reading meter and regulating air pressure with impedance audiometry. The data were analysed statistically.

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