https://novapublishers.com Publisher of Books and Journals in Medicine and Health, Science and Technology and Social Sciences Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:14:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://novapublishers.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-nova-favicon-32x32.jpg https://novapublishers.com 32 32 https://novapublishers.com/shop/fundamentals-of-vestibular-evoked-myogenic-potentials/ Thu, 24 Mar 2022 17:07:52 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=118344 Sujeet Kumar Sinha, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangothri, Mysore, India Niraj Kumar Singh, PhD - Associate Professor, Department of Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangothri, Mysore, India Animesh Barman, PhD - Professor, Department of Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangothri, Mysore, India Series: Otolaryngology Research Advances; Neurology - Laboratory and Clinical Research Developments BISAC: MED007000; MED056000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/AYQE9511 Vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials(VEMPs) are essential in assessing the otolith function in individuals with various vestibular disorders. There are three types of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials: cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials, and masseter vestibular evoked myogenic potentials are recorded in various clinical settings. The book Fundamentals of Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials covers all the information related to all three types of VEMPs. The book has eighteen chapters containing information on recording, factors affecting and applications of VEMPs in various vestibular pathologies such as Meniere’s disease, Labyrinthitis, BPPV, NIHL, vestibular neuritis, third window syndrome, congenital sensorineural hearing loss, ototoxicity, vestibular Schwannoma and diseases of the central nervous system.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/salivary-glands-structure-functions-and-regulation/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:50:15 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=67987 Alicia S. Bryant (Editor) Series: Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: MED066000 Salivary Glands: Structure, Functions and Regulation summarizes the current understanding of the critical role that miRNAs and lncRNAs may play in salivary gland development and physiology, tumorigenesis and its progression, as well as in other pathologies. The authors also evaluate their potential as circulating biomarkers and therapeutic targets in different pathologies. Next, the authors explore the diagnostic assessment, surgical approaches, and use of radiation and chemotherapy in the treatment of parotid tumors. Furthermore, the most common complications of parotid surgery and relative management are considered. The clinical presentation, etiology and diagnostic modality of juvenile recurrent parotitis is reviewed, in conjunction with the role of sialoendoscopy in the diagnosis, management and prevention of recurrent attacks. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/atlas-of-salivary-glands-diseases/ Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:32:25 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=105839 Salma Mohammed Al Sheibani, MD, Mohammed Jamil Hyder, MD and Subirendra Kumar, MD (Authors) Senior Consultants, Department of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck Surgery, Al Nahdha Hospital, MOH, Muscat, Oman Series: Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: MED101000 DOI: https://doi.org/10.52305/ZZBY7533 This atlas provides a practical approach towards managing patients with salivary gland diseases. We have tried to richly supplement this work with illustrated case scenarios in most of the chapters. These represent our direct experience based on patients seen in our department. These illustrations will be a practical guide for otolaryngology residents and head and neck surgeons. There is also a chapter about the sialoendoscopic management of sialoadentitis, which is a relatively new approach for the management of sialoadentitis.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/tinnitus-assessment-and-intervention-clinical-studies-and-case-reports/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:14:58 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=101260 Mohd N Zakaria, MClinAud, PhD (Editor) - Chairman of Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia Wan NW Mohamad, MClinAud, PhD (Editor) - Senior Lecturer, Consultant, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia Joav Merrick, MD, MMedSci, DMSc (Editor) - Professor of Pediatrics at the Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center, Mt Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, University of Kentucky, Lexington, United States and Professor of Public Health at the Center for Healthy Development, School of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, United States, the former Medical Director of the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Services, Jerusalem and the Founder and Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Israel Series: Disability Studies BISAC: MED007000 Tinnitus (“ringing in the ears”) is a prevalent symptom among adult patients with ear disorders. Often co-existing with other otological symptoms such as hearing impairment and hyperacusis, it requires specialized assessments and interventions to minimize its negative consequences, as well as to improve the quality of life of the affected individuals. Even though notable achievements have been seen in tinnitus studies and clinical services to manage patients with tinnitus are now more commonly available, ongoing research efforts are still warranted to enhance the understanding on the pathophysiology of tinnitus, as well as in search of the optimum treatments and interventions of this phantom auditory perception. In this book we have gathered the latest clinical studies and case reports on tinnitus, which could be of interest to academicians, researchers, clinicians and other interested readers.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/nasal-and-paranasal-sinus-surgery-state-of-the-art-and-future-perspectives/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 16:01:01 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=98880 Series: Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: MED066000 In this book we have tried to collect the state of the art of nasal and paranasal sinus surgery, deepening the most modern techniques and addressing every single pathology with great dedication. In the first chapter, thanks to the help of Professor Enrique Perello, leader of ENT surgery in Spain and with an international reputation, we tried to trace the history of nasal surgery. We found photos of ancient treatises, analyzing the origins of some techniques, still used but perfected with the help of technology. In the following chapters, we have dealt with the basic surgery of the nose and paranasal sinuses, with evident help on the septal endoscopic part by Professor Andrea Gallo, director of the Polo Pontino of the La Sapienza University in Rome. The chapters on oroantral communications and odontogenic sinusitis were written by Professor Cosme Gay-Escoda, leader in the maxillofacial and oral cavity surgery sector throughout Spain. The chapter on inverted papillomas was written by the professor of the University of Genoa Frank Rikki Canevari, a surgeon of national and international fame, expert on the nasal cavities. We wrote a chapter on dacryocistorinostomy, with the help of Professor Maurizio Catalani, of the University of Turin and in collaboration with a team of ophthalmologists led by professors Meduri, Aragona and doctor Migliardi. We thank the whole ENT team of the University of Palermo, led by Professor Gallina, for the chapter on the complications of endonasal surgery. We received special help from the team of the Insubria University of Varese, led by professors Bignami and Castelnuovo, world leaders in this type of surgery. They wrote the chapters on rhino-liquor fistulas and on the treatment of nasal tumors, giving us the precious images of their most interesting clinical cases. Thanks to external contributions, this book can be considered a handbook for nose surgery, updated to the most modern surgical techniques in use and with an analysis of the possible future developments of this type of surgery.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/understanding-auditory-processing-disorders-in-children/ Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:20:18 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=87042 Audiology and Hearing Research Advances BISAC: MED007000 DOI: 10.52305/JZXG8941 The field of auditory processing disorders is filled with many publications which may be confusing to someone trying to learn about this topic. The typical approach to auditory processing taken by authors is either viewing such processes as involving only the auditory system, or not differentiating between auditory processes and other processes such as sensory processing, language understanding, or cognitive/thinking factors. Understanding Auditory Processing Disorders by Dr. Jay R. Lucker presents a comprehensive, integrated approach identifying how auditory processing involves many systems—not merely the auditory system—and describing how different types of auditory processes involve specific systems. Understanding this multisystem approach to auditory processing helps to identify what is going on with children who have problems processing what they hear when hearing loss is not the primary contributing factor. For parents of children who may have auditory processing problems, this book helps them to better understand what going on with their children and how to modify listening tasks for their children. For educators, this book helps them better understand how auditory processing disorders can affect a child educationally, as well as provides recommendations for accommodations that teachers and other professionals can use to make understanding what is spoken in class lessons, conversations, and verbal interactions with adults and children easier. This book clarifies what is needed for the appropriate evaluation of auditory processing to better understand what systems may be malfunctioning and affecting children’s abilities to appropriately process and understand what they hear. For speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists who may provide treatment for children with auditory processing disorder problems, this book identifies some specific treatments that have evidence-based research associated with improving different factors that contribute to auditory processing disorders. For audiologists, this book provides a better understanding of how the testing of auditory processing can be more successful in identifying what appropriate accommodations and treatments are needed based on the specific type of auditory processing disorder the child has.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/deafness-current-perspectives-and-research-developments/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 13:09:42 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=85748 Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: MED066000 Deafness: Current Perspectives and Research Developments presents the theoretical foundations for miscue analysis, its utilization with diverse and bilingual students, and prior research conducted with deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. The authors focus on a significant challenge to improving the reading achievement of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals: finding non-biased assessments and compiling test pools of sufficient size in order to identify meaningful patterns. The viability of vibrotactile stimulation as an alternative to complement and foster linguistic development in the profoundly deaf, particularly those with a prelingual age of onset, is examined. The challenges, opportunities, and goals of researchers and clinicians working in the field of deafness and autism spectrum disorder are explored, emphasizing the need for training more culturally and linguistically competent deaf and hearing adults to conduct research and intervention with deaf children. In an effort to improve validity, the authors re-design a previous cross-sectional study to measure resilience when deaf/hard of hearing or blind/low vision students entered high school as well as when they exited, usually four years later, and compare the two data points. The first known project conducted within the United States to evaluate the use of assistive technology for healthcare interactions between student pharmacists and simulated deaf/hard of hearing patients is also discussed.]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/hearing-impairment-and-disability-identification-assessment-and-intervention/ Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:29:24 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=72884 Ariel Tenenbaum, MD (Editor) Director, Center for Children with Chronic Diseases and Down Syndrome Center Jerusalem, Division of Pediatrics, Hadassah Hebrew University Medical Center Mount Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Israel Mohd N Zakaria, PhD (Editor) Chairman of Audiology and Speech Pathology Programme, School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia Series: Disability Studies BISAC: MED007000 Much research has been conducted to provide researchers and hearing healthcare professionals with updated information in regard to hearing assessments, results interpretation and case management. This ongoing research is particularly imperative to guide clinicians with optimized methods in assessing and managing pediatric patients with hearing impairment and disability. As such, tremendous research efforts have been made in determining the most optimum methods in assessing hearing using both subjective and objective tests. Since hearing loss can occur due to disrupted peripheral and/or central auditory pathway, there is also a growing interest to study children with auditory processing disorder (APD). Even though notable achievements have been observed in understanding APD, more research is required, particularly in establishing a gold standard APD test and its specific interventions. Aditionally, having an objective test such as speech-evoked auditory brainstem response is beneficial to understand how speech sounds are encoded within the brainstem region in hearing-impaired children, as well as in those with compromised neural function. In this book, we have gathered research from Malaysia and India in this field and hope it will be of interest to our readers. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/menieres-disease-myth-and-reality/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 18:54:22 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=65517 Richard R. Gacek UMass Memorial University Campus, Worcester, MA, USA Series: Audiology and Hearing Research Advances BISAC: MED007000 DOI: 10.52305/CTYO1989 Of the most common recurrent vestibulopathies (Meniere’s Disease, Vestibular Neuronitis, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo), Meniere’s Disease has received the most attention because of the sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus that is also present. Furthermore, the description of endolymphatic hydrops (EH) in the temporal of MD has provided some insight to its cause. Unfortunately, the various medical and surgical methods used to reduce this EH have failed to relieve the symptoms of MD. EH has come to be regarded as a marker of the pathophysiology result of a viral labyrinthitis. Close examination of human TB specimens from patients with MD, VN and BPPV by light and electron-microscopy has revealed changes in the 7th and 8th cranial nerves produced by neurotropic viral organisms of the herpes family. Re-activation of these viruses in the vestibular ganglion with release of toxic nucleic acids into the peri lymphatic space produces a serous labyrinthitis responsible for the symptoms of MD. We have documentation of recovery of hearing loss in almost half of the patients with MD. In this book the work of more than 20 years documents this evidence. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/encyclopedia-of-audiology-and-hearing-research-4-volume-set/ Fri, 07 Feb 2020 14:41:58 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=70450 Erno Larivaara (Editor) Senja Korhola (Editor) Series: Audiology and Hearing Research Advances BISAC: MED007000 This 4 volume set presents important research on audiology and hearing. Some of the topics discussed herein include: · cochlear implantation · chronic tinnitus · the auditory brainstem response · sensorineural hearing loss · autoimmune inner ear disease · presbyastasis (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/ototoxicity-signs-symptoms-and-treatment/ Tue, 27 Aug 2019 14:40:51 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=56647 Gregg Colon (Editor) Series: Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: MED066000 This compilation focuses on ototoxicity, the adverse pharmacological reaction affecting the inner ear or auditory nerve, characterized by cochlear or vestibular dysfunction. Although ototoxic medications play an essential role in modern medicine, they can cause harm and lead to significant morbidity. The authors discuss aminoglycoside antibiotics, loop diuretics, platinum-based chemotherapeutic agents, macrolide antibiotics and antimalarial medications which are among the 600 frequently used ototoxic drugs. Next, an overview of cisplatin-associated ototoxicity, namely its clinical features, incidence rates, molecular and cellular mechanisms and risk factors is provided for health care practitioners managing patients with cancer. Ototoxicity and neurotoxicity are defined from the perspective of chemical agents, nicotine and cotinine, that individuals experience through cigarette smoking and environmental tobacco smoke exposure. Mechanisms for toxicity are described by review of animal and human studies revealing changes in peripheral and central auditory structures after exposure to nicotine. The mechanisms of ototoxicity induced by aminoglycoside are also discussed, as well as the usage of these drugs for treatment of several disorders such as Meniere disease, and possible protective agents. In closing, the authors highlight the serious issue of aminoglycoside mediated hearing loss in cystic fibrosis patients, and also discuss alternative approaches for avoiding aminoglycoside-induced cochleotoxicity. (Imprint: Nova Medicine and Health)]]> https://novapublishers.com/shop/molecular-signaling-of-mammalian-inner-ear-development/ Fri, 26 Jul 2019 15:12:12 +0000 https://novapublishers.com/?post_type=product&p=57389 Dorothy A. Frenz (Editor) New York Medical College, Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy, Valhalla, NY, USA Series: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Otolaryngology Research Advances BISAC: SCI008000 The inner ear originates from an ectodermal thickening, the otic placode, which lies adjacent to the developing hindbrain. Complex interactions between regulatory signaling molecules guide development of the simple otic placode into the elaborate, multifunctional organs of hearing and balance. This book delves into recent research in the field, focusing on successive stages of inner ear development and how they are influenced by the coordinate activity of signaling molecules. This book begins with an overview of the evolutionary adaptation of the organ of Corti (organ of hearing) and the molecular signals that characterize ancestral development of the inner ear. Following this, the topics addressed include the complex signaling interactions underlying induction of the otic placode, key molecular mediators influencing inner ear development and patterning, genetic signaling of the vestibular (balance) system and clinical correlations to human balance disorders, commitment to auditory hair cell fate, and reliance of the inner ear on retinoic acid, a biologically-active derivative of vitamin A, for appropriate development. This timely and comprehensive book provides an excellent resource for researchers, clinician-scientists and students alike. (Imprint: Nova Biomedical )]]>