olfactory dysfunction

New Gold Standard for Olfactory Assessment: Validating the Hebrew ‘Sniffin’ Sticks’ Test

By MedXY 01/18/2026

Researchers have validated a Hebrew version of the 'Sniffin' Sticks' identification test, providing a highly reliable and culturally adapted tool for diagnosing olfactory dysfunction in Israel with a sensitivity of 93.3%.

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Sniffing Out Health: How a New Smartphone App Could Revolutionize Smell Testing

By MedXY 01/18/2026

Researchers have developed a rapid, 5-item mobile application-based test to screen for olfactory dysfunction, offering a high-accuracy, low-cost alternative to traditional diagnostic methods for a condition often linked to aging and neurological health.

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Persistent Olfactory Dysfunction Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Insights from the RECOVER Adult Cohort

By MedXY 10/22/2025

A large prospective study demonstrates that olfactory dysfunction is prevalent and often clinically unrecognized long after SARS-CoV-2 infection, highlighting the value of formal smell testing in patient care and cognitive risk assessment.