Military audiologists and researchers are advancing hearing health practices to better monitor and protect service members from noise-related hearing loss and auditory difficulties. Innovations include boothless audiometry and interdisciplinary collaborations to address unique military hearing challenges.
Dr. Benjamin Wycherly shares his personal journey with ear surgery, and his experience as both patient and surgeon influenced his commitment to mastering and performing endoscopic ear surgery, which offers less invasive treatment options.
Becoming a department chair in otolaryngology requires a combination of clinical skill, academic success, and administrative ability. Several current chairs share their unique paths, challenges, and advice for thriving in this demanding leadership role.
The 2025 American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) guidelines update the medical and surgical management of adult rhinosinusitis, emphasizing an inflammatory understanding of chronic sinusitis and advocating for evidence-based, individualized treatment approaches.
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.
AI is increasingly integrated into otolaryngology, offering practical benefits in clinical settings while also highlighting current limitations in surgical and patient communication contexts.
Mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching are distinct but complementary roles essential for career development in academic medicine. Each plays a unique role in supporting physicians and scientists at different stages of their careers.
Navigating new rules and persistent challenges in prior authorization for surgery
Tonsillectomy is a common yet potentially risky pediatric surgery, often performed early in otolaryngology training. Global pediatric ENT surgeons shared practical advice to help residents perform safer, smarter tonsillectomies, emphasizing safety, patient selection, innovation, and teamwork.