ENTtoday Debuts SUO Corner: The landscape of graduate medical education (GME) is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increased emphasis on outcomes, accountability, standardization, and equity. In otolaryngology, these shifts have highlighted the spectrum of educational resources and faculty available in different residency programs, as well as the differences in how trainees are taught, assessed, and prepared for independent practice.
A “great bedside manner” is a difficult entity to quantify or define—it is akin to the old saw of “I will know it when I see it”; however, we can identify many elements of what patients have indicated are part of its fabric and presentation. The bedside manner, as viewed over the centuries, is a changing construct, with generational considerations, and is subject to new environments in medical diagnoses and treatments.
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is among the most prevalent chronic medical conditions globally. A survey of Canadian households reported the prevalence of CRS to be 5%. CRS is a clinical syndrome defined by persistent symptomatic inflammation of the mucosa in the nasal cavities and sinuses. A common subtype of CRS is CRS with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), which is identified through endoscopy or imaging
ENTtoday strives to be inclusive and representative of all voices across the otolaryngology field. As part of this effort, we’re excited to welcome two new editorial board members, Alexandra Berges, […]
I have always admired our many high-quality medical journals. I am certain that countless hours of effort, time, and expertise are behind every publication across specialties. But as everything evolves, […]
‘Physician, heal thyself” is an ancient proverb encouraging the importance of examining one’s own professional identity, strengths, and limitations to better serve patients. But if you’re an otolaryngologist contemplating a mid-career change, “Physician, know thyself” may be a better guidepost for finding the best match for your personal needs and professional talents.
Such self-awareness was one of several tools ENT physicians cited during a panel on mid-career transitions held during The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting in Orlando, Fla.
Prior authorization (PA) reform has been a long time coming. Will we finally start to see some changes with the passage of the Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays in Care Act of 2025, the finalization of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule in January 2024, the introduction of provider gold cards and payer scorecards, and a shift to electronic authorization systems?
Placement of the sensing lead can be challenging in obese and Down syndrome patients. This article presents an alteration in technique for its placement in these patient populations.
This article focuses on the surgical approaches and anatomical variations of the endolymphatic sac during the transmastoid route, which varies with the size of the duct within the petrous bone and its accessibility.
Hearing loss genes vary widely in treatment favorability; thus, targeting development efforts to promising candidates will ensure the highest likelihood of clinical success. Several genes were identified as appealing targets.