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The 21st Century Cures Act
The 21st Century Cures Act, also known as the Cures Act, provides the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with critical tools and resources to advance biomedical research across the spectrum, from foundational basic research studies to advanced clinical trials of promising new therapies. Both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate passed it with […]
Practice Management
Advanced planning can keep your income, and your practice, afloat
Grady Lee Bryant, MD, an otolaryngologist with Allergy and ENT Associates of Middle Tennessee in Hermitage, knew he was in trouble when he hurt his back. Thanks to disability insurance protection and advance planning, both he and the practice survived this financial challenge. “A herniated disc compromised my ability to work,” said Dr. Bryant. “I […]
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TRIO Best Practices
Does Total Intravenous Anesthesia Provide Significant Blood Loss Reduction During ESS?
Patients with T1 and T2N0 oral tongue cancer are likely to benefit a from specimen-driven margin assessment
TRIO Best Practices
Does a Specimen-Based Margin Analysis of Early Tongue Cancer Better Predict Local Control?
Patients with T1 and T2N0 oral tongue cancer are likely to benefit a from specimen-driven margin assessment
TRIO Best Practices
What Is the Role of Preoperative Imaging for CIs in Adults With Postlingual Deafness?
There is no consensus on when and which imaging modality should be employed to assess adult CI candidates with postlingual deafness
Genetic Testing for Hearing Loss
One of the goals of genetic testing for hearing loss is to provide a precise diagnosis to guide treatment
Literature Reviews
Significant Number of Patients with Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma Will Have Macroscopic Nodal Disease
Results suggest that a significant proportion of patients will have nodal disease in the central compartment on IP
Literature Reviews
Adenotonsillectomy Alone May Not Be Enough to Treat Pediatric OSA
Children with small tonsils may not experience the same benefit and may have other sources of obstruction contributing to their OSA
Literature Reviews
Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection as Effective as Alternative Treatments for SSNHL
There is no sufficient scientific evidence to support a difference between ITD and alternative therapy for SSNHL
Literature Reviews
Neurostimulation with Laryngeal Pacemaker Does Not Affect Vocal Quality
Layrngeal pacemaker system neurostimulation results in an immediate and stable peak expiratory flow improvement
Literature Reviews
Resistance Training During Chemoradiotherapy Safe for Patients with HNSCC
Progressive resistance training is also associated with high patient satisfaction