Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to significantly enhance healthcare by improving patient care and transforming the work experience for providers, particularly in otolaryngology. AI can reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient interaction and thoughtful care.
Chronic cough affects about 10% of people globally and can persist for many years, often requiring a multidisciplinary approach for diagnosis and treatment. Recent research suggests that chronic cough should be considered a distinct disease, with neurogenic mechanisms playing a significant role in some cases.
The use of AI in healthcare has the potential to improve clinical care and efficiency, accelerate research, and empower patients and communities, but challenges must be addressed.
In the fall of 2024, artificial intelligence-powered ambient scribe technology was rolled out across the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) health system, allowing otolaryngologists and other clinicians to transcribe conversations with patients into text with just a click of a button.
Although compliance programming takes a lot of resources or may be already happening informally, all physicians should review their activities to ensure they are fulfilling their obligations under the law, as well as to their practice.
Innovations initially developed for and by the gaming industry have moved into medical clinics and operating rooms.
Medical students and residents are embracing new technologies to help them study. This shift is driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), educational platforms, and other digital tools, along with demands for more flexible and personalized learning.
In this article, we entertained the question of whether our trainees should be required to use extended reality (XR) technologies to achieve a certain level of proficiency before engaging with hands-on surgical experiences.
Correctly identifying the origin or cause of VPI is critical to successful treatment. Surgeons share their thoughts on treating velopharyngeal insufficiency with injectables.
Raising concerns about pay equity is a legally protected activity—employers cannot retaliate against you for bringing these issues forward.