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Microbiological monitoring of scuba cylinders under routine filling and seasonal diving conditions

Introduction: The aim of this study was to monitor the microbiological status of the inner surfaces of scuba cylinders under routine air filling conditions and to assess whether microbiological contamination emerges or persists over time. Methods: A prospective longitudinal micro...

Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss following indirect lightning exposure successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a case report

Introduction: Lightning injuries may result in a wide spectrum of neurological and otological complications. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) following indirect lightning exposure is rare, and evidence regarding the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) remains limite...