When it comes to drug therapy most of the recent buzz has been triggered by data on tirzepatide released at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, suggesting that the drug may obviate the need for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in nearly half of OSA patients.
Successful otolaryngologists acknowledge the steep learning curve they encountered when making the transition from residency to full-time practice and share lesson learned.
Dr. Miguel Goncalves Ferreira, a rhinoplasty surgeon in Portugal, brought together the international rhinoplasty community during COVID-19 by creating the Evidence-Based Rhinoplasty Research Group (EBRRG) to provide a forum for discussion of high-quality manuscripts by members of our field to increase the quality of care patients receive.
Unison expressions with large groups can be very powerful, however, the richness of harmony is unparalleled and can surpass the power of unison work. A creative endeavor marked by everyone doing exactly the same thing will lose the interest of the audience eventually. Harmony, on the other can create interest and excitement. See how this translates for diversity and inclusion in the medical community.
Designing parental leave is part of a broader issue of acknowledging that physicians have other things going on in their lives—personal and family.
Being fully informed about the logistics of family-planning efforts—whether it’s fertility preservation, in vitro fertilization, or surrogate parenting—and being your own advocate can help physicians through this challenging terrain of work-life integration.
Placement of the sensing lead can be challenging in obese and Down syndrome patients. This article presents an alteration in technique for its placement in these patient populations.
Intracapsular tonsillectomy is a safe and effective method for performing tonsillectomy and should be included in future clinical practice guidelines for tonsillectomy.
Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator therapy is an effective and safe surgical option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate PAP therapy.
Pierre Robin sequence (PRS) has an estimated prevalence of one in 10,000 births and is characterized by micrognathia and glossoptosis leading to upper airway compromise. As airway obstruction can be life-threatening, immediate recognition and treatment are vital.
Onyx is a safe and effective embolic agent used in the treatment paradigm of jna. This study offers a tandem approach that combines tae with dpe and onyx to limit blood loss and facilitate safe resection.
What are the independent and joint associations of sleep onset time and sleep duration with cardiometabolic health outcomes?
How does immersive olfactory training (IOT) compare with conventional olfactory training (COT) in effectiveness when treating patients with smell dysfunction?
What is the potential of machine learning to improve the diagnostic capabilities of chest radiographs in cases of pediatric foreign body aspiration (FBA)?
What are the influences of different rates of propofol application on the achieved depth and length of the sedation course during drug-induced endoscopy (DISE)?
What can be learned from otolaryngologists’ experiences in prescribing biologics for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP), including prescribing practices, patient factors guiding prescriber decisions, and physician
Attendees at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting (COSM) in Chicago this May had access to a wealth of information. Concurrent session topics covered everything from rhinology and sleep medicine to head and neck and facial plastic. Here are overviews of some of this year’s sessions.