What is the current understanding of the etiology of otosclerosis and what are the genetic and environmental factors that have been implicated in the disease? Background: A common disease characterized by […]
The Faculty Mentor from the Resident’s Perspective
What is the experience of residents regarding mentorship during their otolaryngology residency? Background: Integral to the educational experience is the relationship between faculty and residents, which is based upon multiple types […]
Steroid-Impregnated Nasal Dressing Improves Post-ESS Healing
What is the impact of steroid-impregnated absorbable nasal dressing on wound healing and surgical outcomes after endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS)? Background: Wound healing has been a significant determinant of successful outcomes […]
Presbyphonia Voice Therapy Effective in Older Patients
Are factors such as age, gender, degree of vocal fold atrophy and the burden of medical problems associated with voice therapy outcomes for presbyphonia? Background: Although voice therapy is generally considered […]
MRI Useful for Identification of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Etiology
What is the evidence for different etiologies of sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL)? Background: The incidence of SSNHL has been estimated from five to 20 per 100,000 persons per year, but […]
Caution Regarding Elective Neck Dissection During Salvage Surgery
Is elective neck dissection the optimal management of the node-negative (N0) neck during salvage surgery after initial treatment with elective nodal irradiation (ENI)? Background: When the neck is seeded at the […]
The Internet Says I’m Attractive
Can facial attractiveness scores obtained from an Internet-based rating system correlate with and be an alternative for those accrued from the traditional focus group method? Background: Despite the extensive number of […]
Trial Assesses Shorter Moxifloxacin Therapy
What is the efficacy and safety of a five-day moxifloxacin regimen in the treatment of acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS)? Background: There is a lack of clarity regarding the role of antimicrobials […]
Secondhand Smoke Increases Chronic Rhinosinusitis Risk
Is exposure to secondhand smoke a risk factor for chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)? Background: There are surprisingly few studies that address the association between secondhand smoke (SHS) and sinusitis, and most use […]
New OSA Clinical Guideline
What is the current recommended standard for evaluation and treatment of sleep-disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Background: There is lack of consensus about diagnostic protocols for OSA in adults. […]