Most otolaryngologists likely have heard about reference pricing, the relatively nascent concept that a payer—be it a person, a plan, or a pension fund—contributes a set amount toward specific procedures. […]
Sex-Specific Therapies for Treating Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancers
In addition to the known sex-specific cancer types, such as ovarian and prostate cancers, there are significant gender disparities in non-sex-specific cancers, such as rate of incidence and susceptibility, tumor […]
Intratympanic Corticosteroid Treatment as Effective as Gentamicin for Ménière’s
Intratympanic injections of methylprednisolone are an effective treatment for Ménière’s disease.
Flexible Ossicular Reconstruction Prosthesis Allows for Ease of Placement in Temporal Bone
An adjustable ossicular replacement prostheses (ORP) allows for in situ length adjustment and easier alignment and tension optimization in ossiculoplasty
Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy a Safe Alternative to Open Surgical Tracheostomy
In the of critical care setting, tracheostomy can be performed either via an open or percutaneous technique
High-Volume Thyroid Surgeons Have Improved Efficiency, 30-Day Outcomes
Is high-surgeon volume in thyroid surgery associated with improved surgical efficiency and 30-day outcomes, and lower hospital utilization? BOTTOM LINE High-volume thyroid surgeons are associated with improved patient safety and […]
Older Age, Obesity Risk Factors for Residual OSA in Children
What is the prevalence of residual obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children undergoing adenotonsillectomy (AT), and what are the risk factors for the condition? BOTTOM LINE The majority of children […]
Toxins from Food Mold Reduce Respiratory Mucosal Ciliary Function
Toxins from mold found growing on nuts or corn can weaken the airways’ self-clearing mechanisms and immunity, opening the door for respiratory diseases and exacerbating existing ones
Tips, Insights on Several Common Head and Neck Surgical Procedures
a panel of experts offered their insights and tips on a few common surgical procedures at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Treating Allergic Rhinitis Improves Symptoms of ADHD
Children with allergic rhinitis and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should initially be treated for their allergic rhinitis and then monitored for improvement in ADHD symptoms
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