Over the past 15 years, a distinct subgroup of head and neck cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) has emerged, particularly among white males between 45 and 54 years of age


Over the past 15 years, a distinct subgroup of head and neck cancers caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) has emerged, particularly among white males between 45 and 54 years of age

Patients who feel their physicians are empathetic have better medical outcomes, and are more likely to adhere to treatment recommendations for preventive tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies
A provision in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that places an excise tax on the sale of medical devices would apply to some tools used by otolaryngologists

A survey from 2010 reports that 21% of physicians in the United States are working part-time, compared with 13% in 2005
Assessing how "good" a doctor is calls into play many different factors that aren’t easily quantifiable



Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) shows promise for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
Studies show that distress, burnout, and depression in medical students and residents have contributed to a recent decrease in their empathy for patients