There is no body of evidence to suggest that there is an optimal location for placing tympanostomy tubes, yet the anterior-inferior quadrant is commonly used

There is no body of evidence to suggest that there is an optimal location for placing tympanostomy tubes, yet the anterior-inferior quadrant is commonly used
Current data supports a high level of perioperative and long-term safety for elderly patients undergoing CI
Approximately one in 10 adults in the U.S. experience tinnitus, and durations of occupational and leisure time noise exposures are correlated with rates of tinnitus and are likely targetable risk factors
In 1923, Dr. Frey published the description of one case of an auriculo-temporal syndrome, which later became known as ‘‘Frey syndrome”
Disagreement exists regarding the cost-effectiveness and necessity of an initial GdT1W MRI
Otitis media with effusion and recurrent acute otitis media are common problems in children
Researchers have identified a new gene that may be associated with causing sensorineural hearing loss in childhood
The choice between MRI and CT will have to be determined by individual clinicians, based on their assessments of relative risks and benefits
The MCID can be a useful tool to evaluate and compare group outcomes
These studies demonstrate signicant benefit of bimodal stimulation over a single CI