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Change Is Good, Right?

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

To Be or Not to Be: A Sleep Fellowship-Trained ENT

Sleep breathing disorders like OSA are common and require specialized care. Otolaryngologists with sleep medicine training are uniquely qualified to manage these conditions through multidisciplinary approaches, including surgical options. Sleep fellowships offer advanced expertise and certification opportunities in this evolving field.

Exploring Controversies and Clinical Practices Surrounding Ankyloglossia

Ankyloglossia, or tongue tie, remains a controversial condition regarding its diagnosis and treatment, particularly frenotomy, with ongoing debates about its impact on breastfeeding, speech, and sleep apnea. Recent research and clinical guidelines emphasize the need for careful assessment and multidisciplinary approaches to care.

Otolaryngologists Outside the Office

Many otolaryngologists find that engaging in personal passions outside of medicine helps them maintain balance, recharge, and improve their professional performance. This article shares the stories of four physicians who have integrated hobbies such as comedy, writing, philosophy, and prioritizing wellbeing into their lives to combat burnout and enrich their medical practice.

Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Cough

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.

Microdosing: How Sacred Moments Increase Well-Being

Experiencing and creating “sacred moments”—brief periods of profound emotional or spiritual connection—can significantly reduce physician burnout and enhance well-being. These moments foster presence, empathy, and gratitude, helping healthcare professionals navigate the pressures of their demanding work and personal lives.

Questions on NIH Funding Leave ENT Researchers Pondering Next Steps and Leaving Everything Up in the Air

With the Trump administration interrupting research at academic medical centers, court fights over the proposal of a 15% cap on the indirect rate, diversity research de-funded, and a proposal that would cut the NIH budget by 40%, traditionally robust federal support for medical research in the U.S. has eroded, and the research community shows little confidence that this will change in the short term.

In-Office Rhinology Practices Continue to Grow

In a 2016 survey of American Rhinologic Society (ARS) members on practice patterns regarding office-based rhinology procedures, 63% of the respondents reported an increase in the number of office-based procedures they performed over the last five years.