Vocal Fold Granuloma: Updates and Advancements in Treatment
Vocal fold granulomas (VFGs) are benign outgrowths from vocal folds with varying etiologies. If untreated, VFGs can result in mass effects on the surrounding larynx, leading to dysphagia, hoarseness of voice, and possibly dyspnea. With new advancements, novel treatment options and innovative collaborations of previous treatment modalities have started to surface. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 18, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Thomas Zheng Jie Teng, Chenlu Zhai, Christina Hui Lee Ng Source Type: research
Construction of an Anchor and Training Sample Set for Auditory-Perceptual Voice Evaluation With the GRBAS-scale
The aim of this study is to construct a representative and comprehensive set of reliable anchor and training voice samples for all parameters and grades of the GRBAS-scale, in order to develop a standardized online training tool for perceptual voice evaluation. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 17, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Annelies Labaere, Marc De Bodt, Gwen Van Nuffelen Source Type: research
Investigation of the Relationship Between Vocal Fatigue, Quality of Life, and Compliance With Vocal Hygiene in Professional Voice Users
Intensive voice use may lead to the development of voice disorders or voice complaints, such as vocal fatigue, for professional voice users (teachers, academics, call center workers, actors, singers, speech and language therapists, voice trainers, and religious officials). Vocal fatigue has a detrimental effect on occupational, emotional, and social performance, besides the quality of life of the individual. The effect of voice hygiene interventions on voice fatigue is not fully known. The results of studies conducted with different occupational groups are inconsistent. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 16, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seren D üzenli-Öztürk, Elif Meryem Ünsal, Kübra Tetik-Hacıtahiroğlu, Sema Uz-Hasırcı Source Type: research
Smartphone-Based Voice Wellness Index Application for Dysphonia Screening and Assessment: Development and Reliability
This study aimed to develop a Voice Wellness Index (VWI) application combining the acoustic voice quality index (AVQI) and glottal function index (GFI) data and to evaluate its reliability in quantitative voice assessment and normal versus pathological voice differentiation. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 16, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Virgilijus Uloza, Nora Ulozait ė-Stanienė, Tadas Petrauskas, Kipras Pribuišis, Ingrida Ulozienė, Tomas Blažauskas, Robertas Damaševičius, Rytis Maskeliūnas Source Type: research
Effects of an 8-Week Mindfulness Course in People With Voice Disorders
Nearly every modern textbook on the etiology and treatment of voice disorders (VD) recommends stress reduction for VD patients. The benefits of mindfulness for stress reduction are well documented, but published literature on mindfulness and VD is sparse. Our objective was to determine whether an 8-week mindfulness course could increase mindfulness and lower stress in people with VD, leading to a decrease in vocal handicap. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 16, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Catherine Kay Brown, Julinette Vazquez, Stacie M. Metz, Donald McCown Source Type: research
Prevalence of Objective Voice Measurement Use in Laryngology Practices in the United States
The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of use of objective voice measurements (OVM), instrumentation, and factors that may impact OVM outcomes, such as setting and implementation to clarify current practice. Doing so should clarify the impact of OVM research on patient care. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 16, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Christopher Yam, Joe Christianson, Robert T. Sataloff Source Type: research
Voice Disorders and Personality: New Steps on an Old Path
This study examined the association between voice disorders and personality by comparing a heterogenic group of dysphonic patients to non-dysphonic speakers using the NEO-FFI big-five personality inventory. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 16, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ofer Amir, Gaya Noam, Adi Primov-Fever, Ruth Epstein, Marion Alston, Idit Gutman Source Type: research
Electromyographic Evaluation of Vocal Folds in Patients With Laryngeal Paralysis Referred for Injection Laryngoplasty
According to the literature, almost 80% of the patients diagnosed with permanent unilateral laryngeal paralysis experience vocal disability. Laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) provides information on the characteristics and progression of the disease process, allowing for optimal treatment. The aim of this study was to evaluate LEMG recordings in patients with unilateral vocal fold (VF) immobility referred for injection laryngoplasty (IL). (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Paulina Krasnod ębska, Beata Miaśkiewicz, Agata Szkiełkowska Source Type: research
Gender Attributions by Cisgender and Gender Diverse Listeners Rating Vowels, Reading, and Monologues
To determine if listeners ’ attributions of speakers’ gender vary by linguistic context and/or the listeners’ gender identity. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Adrienne B. Hancock, Grace Hao, Anpin Ni, Hengxin Liu, Leslie W. Johnson Source Type: research
Deep Learning-Based Analysis of Glottal Attack and Offset Times in Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia
Diagnosis of adductor laryngeal dystonia (AdLD) is challenging as it mimics voice features of other voice disorders. This could lead to misdiagnosis (or delayed diagnosis) and ineffective treatments of AdLD. This paper develops automated measurements of glottal attack time (GAT) and glottal offset time (GOT) from high-speed videoendoscopy (HSV) in connected speech as objective measures that can potentially facilitate the diagnosis of this disorder in the future. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ahmed M. Yousef, Dimitar D. Deliyski, Mohsen Zayernouri, Stephanie R.C. Zacharias, Maryam Naghibolhosseini Source Type: research
Type 1 Thyroplasty for Chronic Cough
Type 1 thyroplasty is a vital component of treatment for vocal fold hypomobility, immobility, and atrophy. However, patients with other laryngeal symptoms, including chronic cough, can have concomitant vocal fold atrophy and glottic insufficiency on the exam. Previous work has demonstrated that injection laryngoplasty can assist with treating cough in patients with glottic insufficiency. However, the role of type 1 thyroplasty for cough has not been well described. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Ari D. Schuman, Vishnu Narayana, Julina Ongkasuwan Source Type: research
Acoustic Characteristics of Voice in Teachers and Nonteachers
Teachers are professional voice users, and the vocal demands in the teaching profession can be considered unique. All teachers will wish to possess a voluminous, strongly-carrying voice that can be maintained for a prolonged time. This necessitated the need to understand and document the voice-acoustic characteristics of teachers. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 14, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Krishna Yeshoda, Rathinaswami Rajasudhakar Source Type: research
Perception of Vibrato by Professional Voice Teachers: A Pilot Study
This study investigates the relationship between vibrato rate and vibrato extent, and the auditory-perceptual ability of professional voice teachers to assess the vibrato rate of a synthesized singing voice. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 14, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Joshua D. Glasner, John Nix Source Type: research
Complications and Functional Voice Limitations Following Gender-Affirming Laryngeal Surgery (GALS)
Gender-affirming laryngeal surgery (GALS) procedures are effective, with high rates of patient satisfaction following endoscopic vocal fold shortening (glottoplasty) or chondrolaryngoplasty. Despite this, complications and functional limitations in voice use following GALS are not well described. The current study aims to visually characterize the clinical and laryngoscopic features of complications following GALS. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 11, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Neil S. Kondamuri, Pavan S. Mallur, Mark S. Courey, Matthew R. Naunheim Source Type: research
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Laryngeal Palpation Pain Scale (LPPS)
One of the most important assessment and therapy methods for patients with muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) and other voice disorders is laryngeal palpation. However, there is no comprehensive scale for measuring pain during laryngeal palpation. The goal of the present study was to develop and validate a new scale to evaluate pain during palpation for patients with MTD. (Source: Journal of Voice)
Source: Journal of Voice - November 11, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Seyed Abolfazl Tohidast, Banafshe Mansuri, Faezeh Farzadi, Payman Dabirmoghaddam, Mehran Choubineh, Maryam Mokhlesin, Ronald C. Scherer Source Type: research
