ENTtoday: October 2019

How Otolaryngologists Can Empower Teens to Take Care of Themselves

Citing recent news headlines, like vaping-related deaths, can be one way to introduce a topic or help it sink in with teenagers.

Why Aren’t There More Population Health Initiatives in Otolaryngology?

Population health research and initiatives are relatively rare in otolaryngology.

How to Talk to Patients about Conditions Considered Sexually Transmitted

Talking to patients and their loved ones about conditions that may have been sexually transmitted can be awkward for you and upsetting to them.

Otolaryngology Should Think About Population Health in a Broader Context

Rural health in otolaryngology will improve if we address physician workforce issues.

How an Otolaryngologist’s Love of Music Helps Him Practice Medicine

Jeffrey Feldman, MD splits his time between his practice and his band, a nationally touring acoustic act.

Are Opioid Contracts Helpful or Harmful?

Intended to deter opioid abuse, and opioid contract provides information regarding the pros and cons associated with opioid use.

Is Acupuncture Effective in Reducing Overall Symptomatology in Chronic Rhinosinusitis?

There is insufficient evidence to support the use of acupuncture in CRS.

When Should Parotidectomy and a Neck Dissection Be Performed in Cutaneous SCC of the Head and Neck?

There is no uniformity or consensus on the effective management of the N zero nodal basin in cSCC.

What Defines Asymmetric Sensorineural Hearing Loss?

Defining significant asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss (ASNHL) is important to determine if a patient requires further evaluation for retrocochlear pathology.

In-Flight Medical Emergencies Are Common, Best Handled by a Team

In-flight medical emergencies most commonly involve near-syncope and gastrointestinal, respiratory, and cardiovascular symptoms.

Intimate Partner Violence Can Exacerbate Medical Problems

Current or past intimate partner violence may be included in the differential diagnosis of many medical and behavioral health conditions, particularly in women.

Hearing Loss Less Prevalent among African-Americans

the findings are consistent with lower hearing loss prevalence in African-Americans compared to the non-African-American populations

Airway Intervention Is Significant in Ludwig’s Angina Management

The mortality rate for Ludwig’s angina appears to be decreased from previous historical accounts, with airway intervention remaining a significant part of management.

Do Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status Impact Cancer Follow-Up Care?

Safety-net hospital treatment, socioeconomic status, Hispanic ethnicity, and non-Hispanic black race were associated with decreased
follow-up service utilization for cancer patients.

Spin Common in Otolaryngology RCT Abstracts

Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) play an important role in clinical decision making and should portray study findings as accurately and succinctly as possible.

Lingual Frenuloplasty Is a Safe Treatment for Select Patients

Lingual frenuloplasty with myofunctional therapy is safe and potentially effective for the treatment of mouth breathing, snoring, clenching, and myofascial tension.