Assay for pepsin enzyme in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid highly accurate for assessing aspiration-associated extraesophageal reflux disease; may impact how physicians diagnose, treat pediatric patients with chronic lung disease

Is it possible to determine more standardized clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) for retropharyngeal abscesses (RPAs)?
How useful is botulinum toxin (BT) for treating oromandibular dystonia (OMD)?
Physicians at the 2013 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Annual Meeting relay observations, lessons learned from cases of patients with difficulty swallowing
PDT appears to be a safe alternative to open surgical tracheotomy, although it may increase risk of asymptomatic tracheal stenosis
Can laryngeal allergic reactions be mitigated with inhaled corticosteroids and ß2-agonists?
A 64-year-old woman presents to the ED with shortness of breath
Is elective neck dissection beneficial for patients with oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas (SCCs) of the maxillary alveolus or the hard palate to predict occult metastasis?
Can ultrasound replace sestamibi scans in the pre-operative evaluation of patients with primary hyperparathyroidism?
Most studies point toward hemithyroidectomy as adequate treatment for PTMC without sacrificing locoregional control