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This study investigates the relationship between the intelligibility and quality of modified speech in noise and in quiet. Speech signals were processed by seven algorithms designed to increase speech intelligibility in noise without altering speech...

Head and neck paraganglioma (HNPGL) are rare, highly vascular; typically slow growing and mostly benign neoplasms arising from paraganglia cells. HNPGL cause morbidity via mass effect on adjacent structures (particularly the cranial nerves), invasion...

In this study, we assessed the impact of COVID-19 on the hearing function in adults. A total of 161 subjects were examined, and the results of a previous audiological examination of 24 patients were reviewed. Pure tone audiometry, impedancemetry, spe...

This study examines the relationship between the early identification of hearing loss and language outcomes for deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) children, with bilateral or unilateral hearing loss and with or without additional disabilities. It was hypoth...

Since the inception of cochlear implantation, the field of technological advancements associated with cochlear implantation has continued to evolve, providing patients with sensorineural hearing loss access with greater sound appreciation capabilitie...

Human postural control is regulated by the vestibular, somatosensory, and visual systems. These types of sensory information are integrated in the central nervous system to ascertain the body’s position in space. Proper functioning of the vestibular,...

Odontogenic maxillary sinusitis (OMS) is an inflammatory condition affecting the paranasal sinuses and is commonly encountered by both Otorhinolaryngologists and Dentists. However, there is an ongoing debate regarding the best sequence of management....

The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the prevalence of new-onset otological symptoms and the possible associations between tinnitus and oral parafunctional habits among patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) who attended a Cra...

Speech intelligibility is a concern for public health, especially in non-ideal listening conditions where listeners often listen to the target speech in the presence of background noise. With advances in technology, synthetic speech has been increasi...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent pathology with current modalities of treatment including continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), surgery, weight loss, hypoglossal nerve stimulation, and pharmacotherapy. While CPAP is the current stan...

We report the case of a 51-year-old woman with multiple otologic and vestibular symptoms. She presented with two different types of tinnitus in her right ear, vertigo, and fluctuating aural symptoms in the left ear. She also complained of disequilibr...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a heterogenous disease process that cannot be adequately categorized by AHI alone. There is a significant prevalence of OSA in the general population with ongoing efforts to evaluate the risk factors contributing to O...

Background: Spatial release from masking (SRM) is the improvement in speech intelligibility when the masking signals are spatially separated from the target signal. Young, normal- hearing listeners have a robust auditory sys-tem that is capable of us...

Epistaxis, commonly referred to as nosebleeds, is a frequent clinical presentation with etiologies spanning from localized trauma to systemic conditions and medication effects. Despite its high prevalence, management approaches vary significantly dep...

Background/Objectives: Galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) integrated into virtual reality (VR) environments enhances immersion and mitigates cybersickness. It is well known that GVS can affect standing balance. Most studies have investigated the e...

The subjective judgment on the annoyance produced by noise is always an important tool to complete an investigation, and to find the best way for its reduction. Therefore, acoustic analyses for environmental improvement frequently combine objective m...

Autophagy is a natural catabolic process of the cell that dismantles the useless or dysfunctional components. Autophagy allows the systematic and the lysosomal-mediated deterioration of cellular organelles. During the embryonic development, autophagy...

Head and neck masses are a significant diagnostic challenge and differential diagnoses range from inflammatory, infectious, and neoplastic conditions. Timely, accurate evaluation is essential for optimal patient outcomes. This review highlights a sys...

This study aimed to compare the diagnostic efficacy of the Halmágyi–Curthoys head impulse (thrust) test and Romberg’s test in detecting vestibular hypofunctioning among two groups of 50 vertigo patients each; the two groups were randomly assigned. Th...

Background: This study aimed to identify clinical characteristics and classifications of nasal septal deviations associated with revision septoplasty. Methods: The cross-sectional study design included 652 patients undergoing septoplasty at a tertiar...

The Auditory Steady-State Response (ASSR) provides objective and ear-specific information essential for early and appropriate intervention. Test–retest reliability is essential for audiological monitoring. The test–retest reliability of t...

The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) plays important roles in coordinating protein biosynthesis and secretion in the cell. Accumulation of misfolded and/or unfolded proteins in the ER causes ER stress and the so-called unfolded protein response (UPR). The...

Background/Objectives: Hearing aids are essential for managing hearing loss, yet their accessibility, consistent use, and maintenance remain challenging in public healthcare systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as So...

Objective—The objective of this study was to systematically assess meta-analyses to determine the lacunae in the literature for PCF following laryngectomy. Methods—Bibliometric analysis were carried out on meta-analyses on PCF after total...

Recently, studies on the mechanism and clinical application of stem cell-derived exosomes have increased. Although the number of patients with hearing loss is increasing, there is no ideal therapy for the recovery of auditory cells of an independent...

The aim of the study was to evaluate the outcomes of cochlear implantation (CI) in a group of immigrant deaf children living in a foreign language family, following up to 3 years of a personalized habilitation program compared to age-matched Italian...

Even if the management of parotid gland tumors depends on the histopathological subtype, preoperative imaging of parotid gland tumors is clinically relevant. Preoperative imaging gives insight into the differentiation between benign and malignant tum...

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was associated with atrial fibrillation (AF) as well as the recurrence of AF after rhythm control strategy. However, the data on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and recurrent AF after catheter abla...

The universal newborn hearing screening (NHS) program was implemented in Russia in 2008 to replace the high-risk newborn hearing screening. More than 95% coverage and significant improvement in early detection and intervention is achieved. Meanwhile,...

Mutations in GJB2, gene coding for connexin 26 (Cx26), and GJB6, gene coding for connexin 30 (Cx30), are the most common genetic defects causing non-syndromic hereditary hearing loss. We previously reported that overexpression of Cx26 completely resc...

Background: There is evidence that the cochlear volume may influence audiometric thresholds and CI electrodes’ impedance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impedance changes over time and correlate them to the residual volume of...

Fado is an urban Portuguese musical style rooted in popular culture. Previously found data suggests that Fado singers may have an increased risk of developing voice disorders. (1) Aim: To determine the risk factors for the development of voice disord...

In most cases, hearing loss is the result of exposure to high levels of noise for extended periods of time or as an effect of aging. Although this is found in most situations, hearing can also be damaged by certain chemical agents in pure state, or a...

Background: The goal of this study is the identification of potential marker molecules for characterizing different basal cell carcinoma entities, to help improve clinical decisions for surgical resection therapy. Methods: Three different entities, s...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the experiences of chronic dizziness diagnosis and management within the health care system. Methods: This qualitative phenomenological study used focus groups to interview a conven...

Background: Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a squamous cell carcinoma derived from nasopharyngeal epithelium. NPC characteristic is highly invasive and can metastasize rapidly. The presence of distant metastasis is a major factor in determining the...

Isolated lateral semicircular canal dysplasia (LSCCD) is one of the most frequent malformations of the bony labyrinth. The aim of this study is to depict morphology and size of the vestibular endolymphatic space in patients with isolated LSCCD using...

Background: Localized susceptibility data supports development of a pediatric-specific antibiogram to guide empiric therapy for ear infections within the British Columbia community setting. The aim of the current student was to construct an antibiogr...

Implantation of two electrical stimulators of different cranial nerves in one patient is rare. We report the case of a forty-seven-year-old patient already implanted with a trigeminus nerve stimulator. In addition, this patient suffered from hearing...

Background: Hyperthyroidism, characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production, presents in diverse clinical forms, including overt and subclinical disease. Accurate and timely diagnosis is critical to prevent complications such as cardiac dysfun...

The presence of an ipsilateral cerebellopontine angle (CPA) tumor should be ruled out in patients with asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL). Although many patients with CPA tumors have ipsilateral vestibular hypofunction, some of them do not...

Hearing loss is not uncommon among patients with Down syndrome (DS). It has been reported in 38–78% of the Down syndrome population. However, profound hearing loss in DS patients is rarely noticed due to its low incidence. In this article, we r...

Background/Objectives: The high prevalence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) poses a considerable burden on healthcare systems, with an estimated annual cost of 2 billion dollars per year in the United States. The results of previous net...

Background and Objectives: Speech-in-noise testing is essential for evaluating functional hearing abilities in clinical practice. Although the Quick Speech-in-Noise test (QuickSIN) is widely used, no equivalent tool existed for European Portuguese. T...

Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a prevalent inflammatory condition of the nasal and paranasal mucosa that significantly impacts the quality of life. Postoperative inflammation and polyp recurrence remain common despite advances in endoscopic sinus su...

The application of machine learning (ML) techniques to otolaryngology remains a topic of interest and prevalence in the literature, though no previous articles have summarized the current state of ML application to management and the diagnosis of lat...

Background: Respiratory epithelial adenomatoid hamartoma (REAH) and seromucinous hamartoma (SH) are uncommon benign epithelial lesions of the sinonasal tract. Their clinical and endoscopic appearance may overlap with inflammatory nasal polyps, and a...

Starting 1 September 2026, the Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, Hearing and Balance Medicine will adopt the abbreviation J [...]

Background/Objectives: Tinnitus can have an adverse impact on some patients’ lives, affecting the daily functioning for a proportion of patients. In recent years, audiologists in Singapore who are specialised in tinnitus and hyperacusis rehabil...

Past studies have reported that there are higher sound-pressure levels for each vowel in a child’s ear canal than those in adults due to reduced volume and a shorter ear canal. Furthermore, longer vocal tracts are associated with lower formant...