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Medical Surveillance Accounts for Excess Thyroid Cancers in Post-9/11 Firefighters

Increased rates of thyroid cancer among World Trade Center (WTC)-exposed firefighters and emergency medical service personnel who participated in rescue/recovery efforts after 9/11 are likely due to medical surveillance rather than an actual increase in disease. This is the conclusion of a recently published study in JAMA Internal Medicine (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2764101) in which investigators found excess […]

AAO-HNS Updates Guidance on Ménière’s Disease Diagnosis, Treatment

Clinicians who see patients with symptoms and signs of Meniere’s disease now have new guidance to improve diagnosis and treatment of the disease. In April 2020, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) published “Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease,” which offers all providers who manage patients with this disease 16 key action statements […]

AMA Offers Reopening Guide, Free Resident Materials During COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to cautious states reopening and resident needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Medical Association (AMA) has released new informational and educational resources without charge. The new Physician Practice Guide to Reopening provides step-by-step support and guidance for physicians planning to reopen their medical practices to help ensure the health and safety of […]

Anosmia Linked to Milder Form of COVID-19

    It has by now been widely reported that anosmia is a symptom of COVID-19—the CDC just added new loss of sense of smell to its list of known COVID-19 symptoms in its guidelines. Otolaryngology research has taken that knowledge a step further with a new study out of the University of California, San […]

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How to Talk to Patients About COVID-19

*Editor’s Note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. As the numbers of people infected and dying from COVID-19 grow, so do fear and apprehension about what lies ahead. Clear, effective communication to help patients navigate this unknown territory is critical. Dr. Alexander Chiu, ENTtoday’s physician editor, recently highlighted this in a commentary […]

FDA Recalls Zantac

Updated April 10, 2020.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on April 1 that it is immediately pulling all prescription and over-the-counter ranitidine (brand name Zantac) drugs from the market because of an impurity issue. Although most recalls are the result of contamination that occurs at some point during the drug production cycle, this […]

CARES Act Makes Federal Loans Available to Practices Affected by COVID-19

Article updated April 3, 2020. On March 27, President Trump signed into law the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act, which provides federal funds to individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) is now urging otolaryngology practices to take advantage of the loans […]

New Review Offers Evidence-Based COVID-19 Information for Otolaryngologists

A new review paper accepted in March and published early on The Laryngoscope’s website contains COVID-19 demographic and safety information, and clinical and practice management recommendations for common procedures and care for at-risk patient populations. “COVID-19 and the Otolaryngologist – A Preliminary Evidence-Based Review” (Laryngoscope. 10.1002/lary.28672), by Neelaysh Vukkadala, MD, et al., examines practices implemented […]

Reduced Sense of Smell, Taste a Potential Symptom of COVID-19

If you have recently seen a patient who had a reduced or missing sense of smell or taste without having another respiratory disorder, you aren’t alone—and you may have encountered a COVID-19 carrier without realizing it. According to ENT UK, the professional membership body representing ear, nose, and throat surgery in the United Kingdom, and […]