What is the comparative efficacy of steroid irrigation, steroid-eluting sinus (SES) stents, and their combination in improving endoscopic outcomes following ESS in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis?
LLMs in Otolaryngology Residency Admissions: A Random Sampling of Interview Questions
Does ChatGPT exhibit demographic bias—based on race, gender, or sexual orientation—when simulating residency selection rankings in otolaryngology?
Questions on NIH Funding Leave ENT Researchers Pondering Next Steps and Leaving Everything Up in the Air
With the Trump administration interrupting research at academic medical centers, court fights over the proposal of a 15% cap on the indirect rate, diversity research de-funded, and a proposal that would cut the NIH budget by 40%, traditionally robust federal support for medical research in the U.S. has eroded, and the research community shows little confidence that this will change in the short term.
In-Office Rhinology Practices Continue to Grow
In a 2016 survey of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) members on practice patterns regarding office-based rhinology procedures, 63% of the respondents reported an increase in the number of office-based procedures they performed over the last five years.
How Do We Define “Winning” in the OR?
ORs are one of the most resource-intensive environments in healthcare, so understanding how to define “winning” in the OR and creating an operational model that aligns incentives, culture, metrics, technology, and performance management to achieve desired outcomes are critical.
A Letter to My Younger Self: Making Deliberate Changes Can Help Improve the Sense of Belonging
As the summer swings past full gear, I begin my final year as a chief resident in otolaryngology. Watching familiar faces fade and be replaced with new, eager trainees filling […]
How To: Superior Maximization of Sphenoidotomy with Olfaction Preservation in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
In endoscopic endonasal surgery for anterior skull base lesions, maximizing the anterior sphenoidotomy in the superior part is crucial for ensuring direct visualization and creating a wide working corridor. Authors describe a technique they devised that maximizes upper anterior sphenoidotomy while preserving the olfactory mucosa.
Cholesterol Granuloma May Lead to Erroneous Diagnoses of CSF Leakage
Cholesterol granulomas produce significant quantities of BTP, potentially resulting in erroneous diagnoses of CSF leakage.
Findings Underscore Potential Bidirectional Relationship of Loneliness and Hearing Loss
There is a notable association between loneliness and an increased risk of HL.
SFI Method Shows High Accuracy in Predicting Middle-Ear Dysfunctions
Study results suggest that the sweep frequency impedance (SFI) method will lead to more accurate predictions of middle-ear dysfunctions in clinical settings as compared to conventional tympanometry.