A recent study suggests a correlation between taste sensitivity and childhood obesity

Cartilage grafting has comparable postoperative hearing results to traditional fascia grafting in pediatric patients, as well as improvement in long-term closure of the tympanic membrane
Diagnosing the cause of speech delays in small children early can help some patients better benefit from therapy, otolaryngology experts said at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting in Scottsdale, Ariz. last January
New Current Procedural Terminology codes, including codes for reporting pediatric sleep studies and intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, are now available.
Although rare, long-term taste complications following tonsillectomy may indicate a need for more pre-op counseling and post-op follow-up
Bilateral cochlear implants improve spatial acuity; SSCD treated with surgical plugging; vocal fold paresis following neonatal cardiac surgery; management of temporal bone defects after oncologic resection; pattern of active HPV expression correlates to disease course; safety of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy for CRS studied
The role of hyoid procedures in the surgical management of SDB remains uncertain, as several reports have emerged questioning their potential benefit.
Nasal irrigation can be an effective therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis, provided patients—especially children—are shown safe and proper irrigation techniques
Before determining the need for tonsillectomy, it is highly beneficial to refer children with sleep-disordered breathing for polysomnography (PSG)