Association of vertigo with adult obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Several studies have demonstrated a relationship between vertigo and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. This review examined the association between vertigo and OSA and investigated the effects of OSA treatment on vestibular function.

Methods: Searches were conducted in PubMed, MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.

Clinical usefulness of vestibular-evoked myogenic potential testing - A review.

It has been three decades since the development of vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) test. Now is an opportune moment to review clinical usefulness of the VEMP testing in audiovestibular disorders. This review was developed from peer-reviewed articles published in those journals listed on Journal Citation Reports.

Of Jellybeans and Morning Glories.

The author invites us to accompany her from sun up to sun down as she shares the routines that create a sustaining environment for her family. She describes the assistive devices, modifications to her home and vehicle, and the strong care network that enable her to mother, and to celebrate the wonder of living and thriving with her daughter.

Less Dose, Same Care: Evaluating Computed Tomography Utilization for Pediatric Appendicitis.

Background: An ultrasonography-first, magnetic resonance imaging-second protocol, and attention to dose reduction was implemented to reduce computed tomography rates for appendicitis at our institution. We aimed to compare current computed tomography usage and report radiation doses at our children's associated system hospitals and referring nonsystem hospitals.

Methods: A retrospective study of pediatric patients who underwent appendectomy and had a preoperative computed tomography scan between June 2020 and June 2023 was performed.