Business of Medicine

Disrupting Immigrant and Pediatric Care

U.S. immigration policies have significantly affected immigrant families’ access to pediatric otolaryngological care, leading to fear, reduced healthcare visits, and delayed treatments. These changes have created challenges for healthcare providers and jeopardized children’s health and well-being.

AI Transforms Otolaryngology

AI is actively transforming academic otolaryngology by enhancing clinical operations, resident education, and recruitment processes. The Society of University Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting in 2025 highlighted practical AI applications improving efficiency and outcomes in the field.

Laryngeal Mask Airway Use in Tonsillectomy

Authors present insights from pediatric otolaryngologists worldwide on the use of LMAs in tonsillectomy, focusing on practical guidance for junior residents to improve confidence and patient outcomes.

Growing Use of Tranexamic Acid in Otolaryngology

TXA is increasingly used in otolaryngology to reduce intra-operative and post-operative bleeding, supported by evidence from emergency medicine and orthopedic surgery. Its safety profile is strong, and it is administered intravenously or orally, with emerging use in pediatric and adult otolaryngologic procedures.

Change Is Good, Right?

Otolaryngologists discuss significant changes in their practices, highlighting advancements in technology, challenges with insurance, and evolving patient communication methods.