ENTtoday: December 2015

Neuroscience, Biotechnology Combination Used to Tackle Inner Ear Problems

Optical tools, imaging, fully implantable cochlear implants among latest advances in push for better diagnostic, treatment approaches for inner ear disorders

Social Media, Blogs, Online Tools Can Help Physicians Boost Patient Satisfaction

Patient satisfaction accounts for 30% of CMS value-based purchasing model for hospital reimbursement

Physicians Who Show Empathy Can Boost Patient Satisfaction, Outcomes

Physician empathy training can help doctors shift between analytical, empathic modes rapidly

Medical Practices Look to Advanced Practice Providers to Help Boost Patient Satisfaction

Physician assistants, nurse practitioners valuable assets as physicians aim to deliver better patient experience, improve their bottom line

Letters: Alternatives to Selling a Medical Practice

Reader responds to ENTtoday article about stress on private practice physicians caused by financial pressure, changes in healthcare industry

Letters: Surgeons’ Zone of Focus May Not Signal Cognitive Decline

Reader responds to ENTtoday article about signs of aging in physicians, patient safety concerns

Honesty in Medicine Can Benefit Physicians

Analyzing medical mistakes can help physicians determine problem, avoid similar mishaps in the future

Admitting Medical Errors Can Help Physicians Learn from Mistakes

Being forthright about missteps, adverse events can help physicians create a safer healthcare system without increasing their risk of litigation

Transcervical Ultrasonography Useful in Diagnosing Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess

Study shows ultrasonography useful for diagnosis and determining patients who do not need surgery

Tracheoesophageal Voice Restoration Techniques Evaluated

Study finds voice restoration in total laryngopharyngectomy (TLP) jejunal and TLP radial forearm flap patients was equivalent, but inferior
to standard TLP

Septoplasty, Ambulatory Oropharyngeal Surgery Combination Is Safe

Research shows no increase in rate of unplanned revisits or postoperative hemorrhage

Pan-Positive Sinonasal Outcomes Test-20 Scores More Likely to Indicate Comorbidities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Depression, anxiety, headaches, and chronic pain more common in patients with all positive symptoms on the SNOT-20 score

Which Inferior Turbinate Reduction Technique Best Decreases Nasal Obstruction?

Submucosal resection combined with lateral displacement considered most effective in cases of inferior turbinate hypertrophy

Is Adenoidectomy Alone Sufficient for Treating Pediatric Airway Obstruction?

Research shows that post-surgery tonsillectomy may be needed in up to 29% of pediatric adenoidectomy cases