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Article: The Future of Genomics Is Now: Dr. Thomas C. Spelsberg discusses the clinical implications

The genome project sequenced all three billion base pairs of human DNA, revealing the instructions cells need to build all the proteins in the body. But that was just a warm-up, according to Thomas C. Spelsberg, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

Article: The Female Question: Should more be done to increase the ranks of female otolaryngologists?

Diana C. Ponsky, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology-facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio, went to medical school wanting to be a pediatrician. She happened upon otolaryngology “by accident, by scrubbing into a very fascinating cancer case. I was hooked,” she now recalls.

Article: The Great Unknowns: Panel discusses research on pediatric tonsillitis, ottitis, sinusitis

The title of this session at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting held here Feb. 4-7 asked a tough question: Why are otolaryngologists still talking about pediatric tonsillitis, otitis and sinusitis?

Article: Digital Efficiency: Panel discusses the inevitability of EMRs

Electronic medical records (EMRs) are costly and require significant staff time to implement but have the potential to bring huge benefits to patients and doctors alike, said speakers at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting held here Feb. 4-7.

Article: Health Care as a Commodity: Competition should be focus of health reform, lecturer says

Donald Palmisano, Esq., MD, believes the key to curing the health care crisis in the U.S. involves respecting the sacredness of the doctor-patient relationship and capping the size of malpractice awards.

Article: Literature Review: A roundup of the most important recent studies

Cincinnati Criteria Identifies More Cases of Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct; Extracapsular Dissection a Valid Option for Benign Parotid Tumors; KTP and CO2 Laser Fiber Stapedotomy Compared; BM-MSC and sECM for Vocal Fold Scarring Produces Favorable Outcome; A Longer Shelf Life for Antimicrobial Ear Drops; Dehiscence Size in SSCD Correlates with Air-Bone Gap Size

Article: Upward Trend: What's to account for the increased prevalence of allergic rhinitis?

Although the worldwide incidence of allergic rhinitis has been on the rise, many experts debate whether that trend is due to mounting air pollution, indoor environmental factors, improved hygiene practices, genetics, geographic location or all of the above.

Article: Borrowing 101: Minimize risk when taking out a loan for your practice

For better or worse, medical practices are experiencing change. While many physicians are looking to expand their practice, other physicians are seeking a divorce from their current group.