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


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

Patient advocacy organizations like the Chordoma Foundation and SMARCB1 Hope play a crucial role in supporting patients with rare sinonasal and skull base tumors by providing resources, fostering research, and building community connections. Their efforts highlight the importance of collaboration between patients, clinicians, and researchers to improve outcomes and care.


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.