While numerous studies have been conducted on sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), research on how treatment outcomes and prognosis vary by age remains insufficient. This study aims to investigate the differences in recovery rates among SSNHL patients divided by age groups. A retrospective study was conducted on 177 patients diagnosed with SSNHL from 2020 to 2023. The patients were categorized into four age groups: under 20, 30-40, 50-60, and over 70. Recovery rates and associated symptoms were compared across these groups. Significant recovery rates were observed in all age groups except for those over 70 ( = 0.006, = 0.003, = 0.009). No significant differences were found in recovery rates based on gender ( > 0.75) or symptoms such as tinnitus, ear fullness, and dizziness ( > 0.05). The study revealed that younger and middle-aged adults showed statistically significant improvements in recovery rates, while the elderly exhibited relatively lower recovery rates.
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Ann Surg
January 2025
Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Boston, MA, USA.
Objective: To explore the association of socioeconomic status (SES) and race/ethnicity with perioperative metrics within the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) framework to identify gaps for equity-informed improvements.
Summary Background Data: Although ERAS pathways improve perioperative outcomes through standardized care, disparities in protocol adherence and postoperative outcomes persist, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using a single-institution database of elective colorectal surgeries (2018-2021).
Int J Breast Cancer
December 2024
College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa City, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.
This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of TachoSil in controlling lymphatic leakage in breast cancer patients undergoing axillary dissection. By examining its ability to reduce postsurgical lymphatic drainage, the study will assess its impact on complications like seroma formation, recovery time, and overall patient outcomes, including quality of life and reduced healthcare costs. Breast cancer patients treated in the Department of Surgical Oncology at King Abdulaziz Medical City were enrolled to receive either TachoSil or undergo drain placement after axillary dissection.
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January 2025
Department of Neurology, The Fifth Affiliated hospital of Guangxi Medical University, The First People's Hospital of Nanning, Nanning, China.
The investigation of brain functional network dynamics offers a promising approach to understanding network reorganization poststroke. This study aims to explore the dynamic network configurations associated with motor recovery in stroke patients and assess their predictive potential using multilayer network analysis. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging data were collected from patients with subacute stroke within 2 weeks of onset and from matched healthy controls (HCs).
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January 2025
Laboratory of Animal Sociology, Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science, Osaka City University, Osaka 558-8585, Japan.
In animals where males engage in multiple matings, sperm depletion can substantially reduce the reproductive success of both sexes. However, little is known about how successive matings affect sperm depletion, fertilization rates and mating behaviour. Here, we investigated this phenomenon under laboratory conditions.
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December 2024
Department of Cardiac Surgery, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, Nouvel Hôpital Civil, Strasbourg, France.
Objective: This study investigated the efficacy of a multimodal analgesia (MMA) with an opioid-sparing strategy, incorporating a parasternal plane block (PPB) within a systematic standardized Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program for patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery.
Methods: From 2015 to 2021, 3153 patients underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting and/or valve procedures. Patients were dichotomized by the presence or absence of an ERAS program including a perioperative MMA with an opioid-sparing approach and PPB protocols.
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