Multifrequency tympanometry findings in Newborns and Infants

Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the correlation between transient otoacoustic emission and multifrequency tympanometry measurements in the ages of 0-28 weeks neonates and infant group in this study. Materials and Methods: In this study, 245 right and left ears, screened by transient otoacoustic emission were evaluated in Hacettepe University Audiology and Speech Pathology Department. Tympanometric and transient otoacoustic emission measurements were applied after otoscopic examination. During analysis, SPSS 13,0 statistics programme was used. Ethics Committee approval was taken for this study. (Date of ethics committee approval:24.05.2007; LUT 07/43-18). Results: Although there were not any significant difference in tympanometric peak pressure, we just found significant difference in left ears according to static acoustic admittance who passed and who did not pass transient otoacoustic emissions in 226-678-1000 Hz probe tones. Also we found significant difference in tympanometric types in babies who passed and who did not pass transient otoacoustic emission. Conclusion: The use of 226 Hz probe tone tympanometry to detect middle ear dysfunction particulary for ages less than seven months may produce contradictory test outcomes. Our results indicated that 1000 Hz probe tone tympanometry is valid and efficient way in evaluating middle ear status in newborns and infants below the ages of 28 weeks

Adherence to Home Exercise Program in Patients with Low Back Pain

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the exercise adherence of the patients according to recommended home exercice program and to determine which exercises were performed more accurately. Materail and Method: 121 consecutive patients who applied to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of Hacettepe University Hospital due to low back pain and who were recommended home exercise program were included in the study. The flexion and extension exercises were given. On the 10th day following the introduction of the home program, the patients were invited for first control to assess the accuracy of the practice of the exercises. The accuracy of each exercise was analyzed by the physiotherapists (Likert type scoring system from 0 to 4). After 1 month, the patients were called for the second check of the correctness of the application of exercises. The same assessment was repeated. Findings: While the number of patients was 121 at the beginning, the number of patients in the first control decreased to 73, the number of patients in the second control decreased to 21 after 1 month. A statistically significant increase was found for only isometric strenghtening exercises in terms of the difference in accurate application of exercises between second and first assesstments (p <0.05). Conclusion: It is thought that it would be beneficial to carry out further studies to examine effects of combined interventions to ensure adherence to home exercise program

An Investigation of temporomandibular pain, headache, and fatigue in relation with long-term mask use during the COVID-19 pandemic period

WOS:000860063500001PubMed ID36155108Objective: To investigate the effects of long-term mask use on temporomandibular pain, headache, and fatigue during the COVID-19 pandemic period via a survey. Methods: The survey was sent online, and symptoms associated with mask use, perception of mask discomfort, temporomandibular dysfunction, fatigue, headache, and trigger points of temporomandibular joint were evaluated. Results: For the study, 909 people were screened. Head, neck, face, throat, ear, and jaw pain, cheek tension, teeth clamping, acne, mask trace, palpitation, and voice and sleep disorders were different between groups (p < 0.05). The individuals’ temporomandibular dysfunction and fatigue were different between groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Long-term mask use can cause many symptoms, such as headache, jaw pain, and fatigue. Furthermore, increased mask-wearing time can trigger all these symptoms. The authors recommend relaxing breaks and exercises for neck, jaw, and face muscles along with the use of appropriate masks to minimize negative symptoms