Migraine and risk of sudden sensorineural hearing loss: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The pathophysiology of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) is poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the association of migraine and risk of SSNHL in a meta-analysis of population-based cohort studies.

Methods

A systematic literature search of studies published until December 2019 was carried out in Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar using appropriate keywords. References of the retrieved articles were also examined for inclusion. Random-effects meta-analysis was performed by calculating pooled hazard ratio (HR) and associated 95% confidence interval (CI) using the DerSimonian and Laird method while considering conceptual heterogeneity.

Results

Three eligible cohort studies, with 282 250 participants, were in

SUBMITTER: Mohammadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7752063 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature