Artificial intelligence (AI) helps augment physicians’ abilities in diagnosis and treatment by sifting through vast amounts of data far faster than humans can.
Within a decade, otolaryngologists may use liquid biopsies to diagnose and guide the treatment of head and neck cancer, chronic rhinosinusitis, Ménière’s disease, and more.
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With existing and predicted physician shortages, locum tenens has become important to mitigate burnout, as well as to cover patients who don’t have access to a doctor.
Shortages of necessary tracheostomy supplies, which were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are causing some patients to find creative but potentially dangerous alternatives.
Researchers and otolaryngologists are considering the use of biologic agents to manage allergic rhinitis (AR), a common, non-life-threatening condition.
Given the unsettled nature of the iodinated contrast supply chain, otolaryngologists should be considering when it may be appropriate to switch to alternative scanning modalities.