retrospective-observational-study-computed-tomography-based-vascular

Retrospective Observational Study of Computed Tomography-Based Vascular Risk Assessment During Needle Drainage of Peritonsillar Abscess

Peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is a common deep neck infection in which bedside drainage is performed close to major cervical vessels. Although catastrophic ...

Artuklu University

Tracheostomy in pediatric intensive care units (PICU) is an important procedure that has become increasingly common in the last decade, reflecting advances in neonatal and pediatric intensive care.

Indication-Based Planning for Tracheostomy in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: A Comprehensive Approach.

Mucormycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection, where rapid diagnosis is critical. We developed a deep learning approach using paranasal computed tomography (CT) images to test whether mucormycosis can be detected automatically, potentially aiding or expediting the diagnostic process that traditionally relies on biopsy.

Automated Mucormycosis Diagnosis from Paranasal CT Using ResNet50 and ConvNeXt Small.

Hoarseness is a common voice symptom that can impair communication and lead to psychosocial difficulties. It has been hypothesized that chronic hoarseness may contribute to elevated social anxiety. This study aimed to assess the impact of hoarseness on quality of life and social anxiety in affected individuals. Thirty-eight patients with chronic hoarseness (voice disorders) and 40 matched healthy controls were evaluated in a prospective case-control study. Quality of life was measured using the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire (Physical, Psychological, Social, and Environmental domains). Social anxiety was assessed with the Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS), and general anxiety and depression with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Group scores were compared using appropriate statistical tests, and effect sizes with 95% confidence intervals were calculated. Patients with hoarseness had significantly lower Psychological Health and Social Relationships scores on the WHOQOL-BREF than controls ( < 0.01 for both; large effect sizes), indicating worse quality of life in these domains. Physical Health and Environmental domain scores did not differ between groups. The hoarseness group also showed higher social anxiety: LSAS total scores and Social Interaction subscale scores were significantly greater than those of controls ( < 0.01 and  < 0.05, respectively; moderate-to-large effects), whereas the Performance Anxiety subscale was similar between groups. By contrast, HADS anxiety and depression scores did not differ significantly between patients and controls. Notably, mean HADS scores in both groups fell in the mild (borderline) range rather than the normal range. Chronic hoarseness is associated with reduced quality of life in emotional and social domains and with increased social anxiety symptoms, but not with elevated general anxiety or depression. These findings underscore the need to address psychosocial factors, particularly social anxiety, in the clinical management of patients with voice disorders.

Hoarseness, Quality of Life, and Social Anxiety: A Case-Control Study.

 Hearing loss is a prevalent sensory impairment with substantial psychosocial consequences. This cross-sectional study investigated the relationship between audiometric hearing loss and mood disturbances in adults aged 18-65 years who reported hearing difficulties for at least six months.  Objective hearing level was assessed using the better-ear pure-tone average (PTA), and subjective hearing handicap was measured with the Hearing Handicap Inventory for Adults (HHIA). Standardized mood assessments included the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI).  The study found that higher HHIA scores, indicating greater perceived hearing handicap, were strongly correlated with more severe depression and anxiety (ρ ≈ 0.45 and 0.38, respectively;  < 0.001). In contrast, objective PTA showed weaker associations with mood scores. Regression analyses, adjusted for age and gender, confirmed that perceived hearing handicap (HHIA) was the strongest independent predictor of both depression (standardized β ≈ 0.37,  < 0.001) and anxiety (β ≈ 0.33,  < 0.01), accounting for about 30% of the variance in mood scores. Nearly one-third of participants had clinically significant depression (BDI-II ≥ 20), which is substantially higher than community norms. The cross-sectional design and potential selection bias are limitations.  Even mild-to-moderate hearing loss can result in significant depressive and anxious symptoms when individuals perceive themselves as handicapped. Early identification of hearing problems, routine psychosocial screening (e.g., a simple two-question survey), and integrated care are essential for improving quality of life.

Article	Year
Indication-Based Planning for Tracheostomy in Pediatric Intensive Care Units: A Comprehensive Approach. The Journal of craniofacial surgery\| PubMed ID: 40668149	2025
Automated Mucormycosis Diagnosis from Paranasal CT Using ResNet50 and ConvNeXt Small. Bioengineering (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 40868367	2025
Hoarseness, Quality of Life, and Social Anxiety: A Case-Control Study. Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 41009191	2025
When Sound Fades: Depression and Anxiety in Adults with Hearing Loss-A Cross-Sectional Study. Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)\| PubMed ID: 41464387	2025

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