More is being learned about sleep and how it relates to otolaryngology. At the recent Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting, attendees heard details about how the different stages of sleep affect obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), as well as intriguing findings showing how airway anatomy changes can actually be seen during sleep with use of real-time CT imaging.
Current Controversies in Rhinologic Surgery
The modified Lothrop procedure is becoming the standard method for treating severe frontal sinus disease, but the osteoplastic frontal sinusotomy still has a role.
CMS Reimburses Sleep Apnea CPAP Treatment When Diagnosed with Home Testing
More Experience Needed for Endoscopic Resection of Esthesioneuroblastoma
New endoscopic technology allows skilled surgeons to perform minimally invasive operations such as delicate esthesioneuroblastoma resection-but a leader in the field suggests that just because the procedure can be performed endoscopically doesn’t necessarily mean it should be attempted.
State of the Art in Tonsillectomy
Even though tonsillectomies are a commonly performed procedure, research continues to find out more about how to best do the surgery, as well as other values of the procedure.
Medical Simulation: The View from 30,000 Feet
Part 1 of 2 articles
Dartmouth Atlas Takes Aim at Excess Utilization of Medical Resources
Socioeconomic Disparities in Otolaryngology: No Easy Explanations, No Easy Answers
Laser Treatment Resolves Glottic Cancer in a Pilot Study
Laser involution of early stage glottic cancer-with complete treatment of the malignancy weeks after the first session-appears to offer long-term control of the disease while preserving excellent voice function, researchers reported at the 88th annual meeting of the American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA).
Hand-Held Device Improves Cough, Swallowing
A novel device that was developed to help improve cough in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has an intriguing additional effect-it helps improve swallow function too.
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