Several scientific sessions at the 2007 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting focused on the topic of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), which accounts for about 75% of thyroid cancers in the United States.
NSAIDs Do Not Increase Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Risk
The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) does not lead to increased postoperative bleeding following tonsillectomy, according to two research studies reported during the April 29 American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology program at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting.
Incidence of Peritonsillar Abscess after Intracapsular and Extracapsular Tonsillectomy
A peritonsillar abscess (PTA) is an infection typically occurring in the potential space later to the tonsil.
Bringing New Technology to the Provider and the Public
Last year, the New York Times asked if the hype about new technology is getting ahead of the science.
The Imperative for Multidisciplinary Management of Aggressive Cutaneous Squamous Head and Neck Carcinoma
Non-melanoma skin cancer is the most common malignancy afflicting humans, and is a major public health problem in the United States.
The Private Sector Pitches In for the Uninsured: Part 3 of a series
America’s health care safety net may be full of holes, but its doctors and hospitals are generously pitching in with charity care to fill some tears in that net.
Nuances in Rhinoplasty: Pearls and Pitfalls
“Accentuate the positive” was one of the pointers heard by the almost 200 otolaryngologists and surgeons who attended the Triological Society’s April 28 panel discussion on “Nuances in Rhinoplasty” at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Adversely Affect Eye Health
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is now a suspected risk factor for glaucoma and other optic nerve diseases, according to a recent review of the topic in the Canadian Journal of Ophthalmology.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Vocal Problems In Professional Voice Users: Part 2 of 2
Voice problems in professional voice users are largely the same as those that occur in the general population, but with one important caveat-the potential consequences.
Variability in Practice Patterns for Tracheotomy Tube Changes: A Call to Action
A team of otolaryngologists at Weill Medical College of Cornell University in New York has posed some important questions regarding reviewing residency training for making tracheotomy tube changes.
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