A new committee of specialized otolaryngologists play a critical role in surgically repairing cleft lips and palates and caring for those born with these childhood conditions, but the general public and referring physicians are not always aware of their significant contributions.
Accredited educational programs and on-the-job training equip physician assistants to master specialty-specific skills and tasks, making them invaluable to an otolaryngology practice.
Leaders in otolaryngology are doubling down on diversity to achieve a level that accurately reflects the public it serves.
Physicians should advocate for laws where surgeons with high insurance approval rates or documented outcome improvement receive expedited approval.
At least two new hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) devices are being evaluated in clinical trials, and more are in development.
Second opinion services offer the ability to have medical advice tailored to an individual patient’s medical questions rather than generic advice found through online searches.
We are able to build strong connections with our colleagues now that the new year has begun.
