Continued focus on pediatric otolaryngologic clinical trials enables improved representation of the specialty’s spectrum of disease and therapy, while increased results publication and federal funding may advance patient care.
New Guideline Aims to Promote Consistent Nosebleed Care
The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation recently published a multidisciplinary clinical practice guideline on best practices in the diagnosis and treatment of nosebleeds. Nosebleeds affect up to 60% of people in the United States, accounting for o.5% of all ED visits and up to one-third of all otolaryngology-related ED visits, the […]
Audiologists Miss Many Candidates for Cochlear Implants
Many adult patients who are good candidates for cochlear implants are missed because of significant variation among audiologists in how patients are preoperatively assessed and unfamiliarity with the most current criteria for identifying patients, a new survey reports. The survey included responses from 92 US audiologists and the results show a wide variability in their […]
ACA Increased Insurance Coverage for Head and Neck Cancer Patients
The number of head and neck cancer patients covered by insurance grew significantly following implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), according to a new study. “Overall, this study demonstrates an association between the ACA and increased insurance coverage for populations of head and neck cancer patients with historically limited access to care,” said the […]
Study: Artificial Intelligence Can Help Predict Risk of Thyroid Cancer on Ultrasound
New study uses machine learning on ultrasound images of thyroid nodules to predict risk of malignancy
Nobel Awards for Otolaryngology Research
Over the years, several Nobel Prizes have been awarded for research changing the understanding of vestibular organs and the inner ear.
More Severe OSA Leads to Higher Blood Pressure in Patients with Resistant Hypertension
In patients with high blood pressure resistant to treatment who also have obstructive sleep apnea, the more severe their OSA, the higher their blood pressure
Link Between Hearing and Cognition Begins Earlier Than Once Thought
Even the earliest stage of hearing loss—when hearing is still considered normal—is linked to cognitive decline, according to a new study
Is Routine Genetic Testing Warranted in Head and Neck Paragangliomas?
All individuals presenting with an extratympanic paraganglioma of the head and neck should undergo genetic testing.
Are New Biologics a Game Changer for Treating Nasal Polyposis?
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