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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
293 questions in 51 reviews · ENT
current versionsNo studies 293 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Intervention NR Psychoacoustic parameters · adults over 18 years with tinnitus Zinc supplementation for tinnitus (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Adherence · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Quality of life · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Adverse effects · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Daily hours of hearing aid use · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Adverse effects · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Hearing aid benefit · adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids Interventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Betahistine vs placebo Benefits · patients with symptoms of vertigo Betahistine for symptoms of vertigo (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Betahistine vs placebo Harms · patients with symptoms of vertigo Betahistine for symptoms of vertigo (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Overall survival · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Locoregional control · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Progression‐free survival · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Gastrostomy rate (at 1 year) · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Tracheostomy rate · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Swallowing function (MDADI) · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Minimally invasive surgery vs radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy Quality of life (EORTC QLQ‐C30 and H&N35) · patients with small‐volume primary oropharyngeal carcinoma Minimally invasive surgery versus radiotherapy/chemoradiotherapy for small‐volume primary oropharyngeal… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Antibiotic eardrops (with or without a corticosteroid) vs oral antibiotics Health‐related quality of life Interventions for children with ear discharge occurring at least two weeks following grommet (ventilation… (2016) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Capsaicin vs placebo Treatment‐related adverse events · non‐allergic rhinitis Capsaicin for non‐allergic rhinitis (2015) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Capsaicin vs budesonide Treatment‐related adverse events · patients with non‐allergic rhinitis Capsaicin for non‐allergic rhinitis (2015) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Five capsaicin treatments in one day vs daily capsaicin treatment Treatment‐related adverse events · patients with non‐allergic rhinitis Capsaicin for non‐allergic rhinitis (2015) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Objective physiological measures Surgical versus medical interventions for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Olfactory tests Surgical versus medical interventions for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Primary outcome: improvement in symptoms (respiratory distress/dyspnoea) · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Primary outcome: improvement in symptoms (voice quality) · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Primary outcome: improvement in quality of life · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Primary outcome: recurrence‐free interval · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Reduction in mortality · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Reduction in number and/or frequency of surgical interventions and/or time until first relapse requiring surgery · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Intervention NR Reduction in number and/or duration of hospital stay(s) · 23 patients aged two years or older with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis Photodynamic therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Generalised anxiety ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Generalised depression ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Quality of life ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Coping (style) ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Neurophysiology changes ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hearing aids vs sound generator Adverse events of hearing aid fitting and use ‐ not measured · patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss Amplification with hearing aids for patients with tinnitus and co‐existing hearing loss (2014) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic OME resolution at long‐term · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: oral steroids plus antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic Symptoms · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: intranasal steroids vs control Symptoms · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: intranasal steroids plus oral antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic Hearing loss · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: intranasal steroids plus oral antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic OME resolution at short‐term · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: intranasal steroids plus oral antibiotic vs control plus antibiotic OME resolution at long‐term · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: oral steroids vs control OME resolution at long‐term · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings: oral steroids vs control Symptoms · Children with otitis media with effusion Oral or topical nasal steroids for hearing loss associated with otitis media with effusion in children (2011) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |