Practice Focus

What Is the Best Management of Asymptomatic Unilateral Tonsillar Enlargement?

November 17, 2016

There is little evidence to support that UTE always requires tonsillectomy to rule out lymphoma

Toxins from Food Mold Reduce Respiratory Mucosal Ciliary Function

November 14, 2016

Toxins from mold found growing on nuts or corn can weaken the airways’ self-clearing mechanisms and immunity, opening the door for respiratory diseases and exacerbating existing ones

Treating Allergic Rhinitis Improves Symptoms of ADHD

November 7, 2016

Children with allergic rhinitis and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should initially be treated for their allergic rhinitis and then monitored for improvement in ADHD symptoms

Tips for Conducting Head and Neck Exams in Children

November 1, 2016

Practical tips to help medical students and physicians examine young children.

NIH Funds Study to Improve QOL in People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing

October 18, 2016

Researchers are developing a tool that will be able to assess health-related quality-of-life outcomes in people who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a goal of improving their overall health.