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View article: Clinical Significance of Incidentally Detected Parotid Masses on Brain MRI and PET-CT
Clinical Significance of Incidentally Detected Parotid Masses on Brain MRI and PET-CT Open
Background/Objectives: Parotid incidentalomas are increasingly detected during brain MRI and PET-CT, particularly in patients with serious diseases such as cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical significance of incidentally iden…
View article: Clinical and Radiological Predictors for Early Hematoma Expansion After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study
Clinical and Radiological Predictors for Early Hematoma Expansion After Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Retrospective Study Open
Background: Early hematoma expansion is a major determinant of poor outcomes after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). Identifying reliable predictors of hematoma expansion may facilitate risk stratification and timely intervention…
View article: Association Between Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Parkinson’s Disease in Korean Populations: A Nested Case–Control Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort
Association Between Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Parkinson’s Disease in Korean Populations: A Nested Case–Control Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Background: Although several epidemiological studies have suggested a potential association between infections and Parkinson’s disease (PD), relatively few have specifically examined the relationship between upper respiratory tract infecti…
View article: Association of Chronic Periodontitis with Migraine in a Korean Adult Population: A Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study
Association of Chronic Periodontitis with Migraine in a Korean Adult Population: A Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study Open
Background: Migraine and chronic periodontitis are prevalent conditions that may share common inflammatory and neurovascular pathways. Growing evidence suggests an association between periodontal inflammation and migraine, yet large-scale …
View article: Association Between Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Parkinson’s Disease in Korean Populations: A Nested Case-Control Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort
Association Between Upper Respiratory Tract Infections and Parkinson’s Disease in Korean Populations: A Nested Case-Control Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Although epidemiological studies have suggested associations between infections and Parkinson’s disease (PD), only few have explored the relationship between upper respiratory tract infections (URIs) and PD, apart from coronavirus disease …
View article: Association of Chronic Periodontitis with Migraine in a Korean Adult Population: A Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study
Association of Chronic Periodontitis with Migraine in a Korean Adult Population: A Nationwide Nested Case-Control Study Open
Background: Migraine and chronic periodontitis are prevalent inflammatory disorders that may share common pathophysiological pathways. Growing evidence suggests an association between periodontal inflammation and migraine, yet large-scale …
View article: Clinical Characteristics of Dizzy Patients Showing Discordant Results Between Bithermal Caloric Test and Video Head Impulse Test
Clinical Characteristics of Dizzy Patients Showing Discordant Results Between Bithermal Caloric Test and Video Head Impulse Test Open
Background/Objectives: To evaluate the clinical characteristics and diagnostic significance of dissociation between bithermal caloric test and video head impulse test (vHIT) in patients presenting with dizziness. Methods: We retrospectivel…
View article: Association Between Asthma and Gout: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort
Association Between Asthma and Gout: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Background: Previous reports suggest a connection between gout and asthma; however, additional research is required to clarify this link. This study explores the relationship between gout and asthma using data from the Korean National Heal…
View article: Change in Symptoms and Mucosal Findings after Proton Pump Inhibitor in Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
Change in Symptoms and Mucosal Findings after Proton Pump Inhibitor in Patients with Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Open
Introduction Although there are several reports of endoscopic findings of the larynx and esophagus in laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) patients, little is known about the correlation between change in symptoms and laryngeal and esophageal mu…
View article: Potential Chemopreventive Role of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Head and Neck Cancer: Insights from a Nested Case–Control Analysis of a National Health Screening Cohort
Potential Chemopreventive Role of Proton Pump Inhibitors in Head and Neck Cancer: Insights from a Nested Case–Control Analysis of a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Background/Objectives: This study investigated the potential chemopreventive role of proton pump inhibitor (PPI) use in relation to the occurrence of head and neck cancer (HNC) within a national cohort amid concerns of PPI overprescription…
View article: Sinus Irrigation with N-Acetylcysteine after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Preliminary Report of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Sinus Irrigation with N-Acetylcysteine after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Preliminary Report of a Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Nasal irrigation is crucial following endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), especially for managing chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). This study assessed the effectiveness of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) irrigation during the post-ESS period of patients w…
View article: Author Correction: Assessment of TP53 and CDKN2A status as predictive markers of malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma
Author Correction: Assessment of TP53 and CDKN2A status as predictive markers of malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma Open
View article: Assessment of TP53 and CDKN2A status as predictive markers of malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma
Assessment of TP53 and CDKN2A status as predictive markers of malignant transformation of sinonasal inverted papilloma Open
View article: Side- and Sinus-Specific Relationships between Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Ischemic Stroke Using Imaging Analyses
Side- and Sinus-Specific Relationships between Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Ischemic Stroke Using Imaging Analyses Open
Recent studies have reported chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) as an independent risk factor for stroke. However, the association with stroke depending on the affected sinuses has not been explored. This study aimed to elucidate the side- and s…
View article: Incidence of Late-Onset Psoriasis Following Tonsillectomy: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort
Incidence of Late-Onset Psoriasis Following Tonsillectomy: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Tonsillectomy has been suggested as a potential intervention to resolve psoriasis; however, its preventive effects on the development of psoriasis remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the risk of developing late-onset psoriasis …
View article: Functional and esthetic outcomes of functional rhinoplasty for internal nasal valve dysfunction in Asian patients
Functional and esthetic outcomes of functional rhinoplasty for internal nasal valve dysfunction in Asian patients Open
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View article: Association between Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort
Association between Chronic Kidney Disease and Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Study Using a National Health Screening Cohort Open
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a leading cause of global mortality. While recent reports suggest potential connections between CKD and chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), further research is needed to elucidate the direct association between CK…
View article: Association between Tonsillectomy and Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults
Association between Tonsillectomy and Cardiovascular Diseases in Adults Open
This study aimed to evaluate the association between tonsillectomy and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in the Korean adult population. Using data from the 2002–2015 Korean National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Cohort, a total o…
View article: Association between Asthma and Periodontitis
Association between Asthma and Periodontitis Open
The current study aimed to investigate the association between asthma and periodontitis in the Korean adult population. Data from the Korean Genome and Epidemiology Study Health Examinees between 2004 and 2016 were considered. Of the 173,2…
View article: A case series of surgical outcomes for orbital blowout fracture with extraocular muscle entrapment
A case series of surgical outcomes for orbital blowout fracture with extraocular muscle entrapment Open
Although early surgical intervention to avoid muscle degeneration in patients with blowout fractures (BOFs) and extraocular muscle entrapment is recommended, there is still no gold standard for the surgical timing of extraocular muscle rel…
View article: Association of age-related hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic low back pain in middle-aged and older Korean adults
Association of age-related hearing loss, tinnitus, and chronic low back pain in middle-aged and older Korean adults Open
This was a cross-sectional study conducted to evaluate the association between hearing impairment and low back pain (LBP) using data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. A total of 5,504 middle-aged and older K…
View article: Does the Necrotic Portion of Metastatic Lymphadenopathy from Squamous Cell Carcinoma Still Have Tumoral Oncologic Information? Differential Diagnosis of Benign Necrotic Lymphadenopathy Using microRNA
Does the Necrotic Portion of Metastatic Lymphadenopathy from Squamous Cell Carcinoma Still Have Tumoral Oncologic Information? Differential Diagnosis of Benign Necrotic Lymphadenopathy Using microRNA Open
Neck necrotic lymph nodes commonly correspond to metastasis or benign inflammatory conditions such as Kikuchi disease and tuberculosis. Ultrasound-guided biopsy can be used for differential diagnosis, but results may be unclear. Therefore,…
View article: Endoscopic Removal of Ectopic Tooth in Nasal Cavity: Report of Two Cases
Endoscopic Removal of Ectopic Tooth in Nasal Cavity: Report of Two Cases Open
An ectopic tooth is an eruption of a tooth into an abnormal location, such as the palate, sinonasal cavities, mandibular condyle, coronoid process, orbit, or skin. It can be found incidentally or be presented with a variety of symptoms, su…
View article: Association between Chronic Kidney Disease and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Studies Using ICD-10 Codes in a National Health Screening Cohort
Association between Chronic Kidney Disease and Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Longitudinal Follow-Up Studies Using ICD-10 Codes in a National Health Screening Cohort Open
This study aims to investigate the association between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) using a population-based cohort study. We used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service–Health …
View article: Assessment of the Mutation Profile of Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinomas Using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing
Assessment of the Mutation Profile of Tonsillar Squamous Cell Carcinomas Using Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing Open
Data regarding driver mutation profiles in tonsillar squamous cell carcinomas (TSCCs) remain scarce, limiting the understanding of its pathogenesis and unexpected behavior in the updated staging system. We investigated the incidence of cli…
View article: Depression, Stress, and Suicide in Korean Adults before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Data from the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey
Depression, Stress, and Suicide in Korean Adults before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic Using Data from the Korea National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey Open
This study investigated changes in the prevalence of depression, stress, and suicidal attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ≥19-year-old population in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey in 2019 and 2020 was inc…
View article: Analysis of Nasal Foreign Bodies in South Korea: Over 10-Year Experience
Analysis of Nasal Foreign Bodies in South Korea: Over 10-Year Experience Open
Foreign bodies (FBs) in the nasal cavity are commonly encountered in otorhinolaryngology. This retrospective study was conducted between January 2009 and December 2020. The nasal FB frequencies were investigated according to age and sex. T…
View article: Changes in the Mean and Variance of the Numbers of Medical Visits for Allergic Diseases before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea
Changes in the Mean and Variance of the Numbers of Medical Visits for Allergic Diseases before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Korea Open
The implementation of precautionary measures, such as wearing a mask and social distancing, may have affected allergic diseases during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This study aimed to compare the numbers of medical vis…
View article: Association between chronic rhinosinusitis and pneumonia: a longitudinal follow-up study using a national health screening cohort
Association between chronic rhinosinusitis and pneumonia: a longitudinal follow-up study using a national health screening cohort Open
This study was aimed to compare the risk of pneumonia between patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and those without CRS (control) in a Korean population. The population aged 40 years or over was included from the Korean National Hea…
View article: The associations of previous influenza/upper respiratory infection with COVID-19 susceptibility/morbidity/mortality: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea
The associations of previous influenza/upper respiratory infection with COVID-19 susceptibility/morbidity/mortality: a nationwide cohort study in South Korea Open