Online Exclusives

Sleep Improves after Endoscopic Sinus Surgery in Patients With or Without OSA

November 17, 2015

Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea see substantial improvements in quality of life following sinus surgery

Pain Management a Neglected Outcome Following Mandibular Trauma

November 1, 2015

Patients who undergo mandibular fracture experience a significant amount of pain following surgery, but pain management protocols remain unclear

Music Effective for Post-Operative Recovery

October 15, 2015

Patients who listen to any form of music before, during, or after surgery experienced reduced anxiety and less pain post-operatively

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation May Treat Tinnitus

October 15, 2015

Repetitive transcranial magnetic pulses may improve symptoms of tinnitus

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FDA Warns Against Use of Unapproved Ear Drops in Children

September 25, 2015

The FDA says that the efficacy of certain drugs to treat otitis media, otitis externa, or excessive wax buildup has not been proven, and some have reports of adverse effects

Physicians Employ Dogs to Smell Cancer

September 14, 2015

A team of physicians, veterinarians, and animal behaviorists at the University of California in Davis have been training a pair of dogs to identify the scent of cancer in humans.

Online Course Helps Health Professionals Identify Sleep Disorders

August 31, 2015

Educational course for occupational health nurses aimed at helping to identify patients with sleep disorders.

New Rules Mandate Stricter Patient Protections at Tax-Exempt Hospitals

August 6, 2015

New rules set forth by the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service are placing tougher demands on tax-exempt hospitals to ensure protection of patient rights

Novel Antibiotic To Solve the Antibiotic Crisis?

July 28, 2015

A new way of developing antibiotics using uncultivable soil bacterium is sparking interest with its potential to tackle an emerging public health problem posed by the rise of antibiotic resistance.

Allergens from Cats and Cockroaches Linked to Glaucoma Risk

July 28, 2015

Contact with cats and cockroaches may increase the risk for glaucoma, but contact with dogs could guard against the eye disease, say authors of a new study.