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Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Dr. Lindsay shares the importance of embracing discomfort as a necessary part of growth and development.
From the Triological Society
Triological Society’s 2026 Honorees and Thesis Award Winners
The Triological Society recognized and celebrated ENT surgeons at COSM 2026 in Orlando, Fla.
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The Battle of the Bots Comes to Prior Authorization
AI is accelerating insurance claim denials in otolaryngology, causing increased administrative burdens and patient care delays, with physicians responding by developing and using AI tools to improve documentation and appeals.
How to Avoid These 10 Difficult Airway Pitfalls
Gain insights from ENT surgeons on 10 common pitfalls in managing difficult airways.
Literature Reviews
Comparative Study of TMRT for Chronic Otitis Media
TMRT offers significant advantages over conventional tympanoplasty, including shorter operative time, greater hearing improvement, and higher patient satisfaction, while achieving comparable closure rates.
Literature Reviews
Early and Sustained Improvements in Sense of Smell with Tezepelumab Treatment in Patients with CRSwNP (WAYPOINT)
In WAYPOINT, tezepelumab produced early and sustained improvements in patient-reported and objective smell outcomes compared with placebo, and markedly reduced the proportion of patients with UPSIT-defined anosmia.
A Message from TRIO’s New President
The 2026 president of the Triological Society, Michael G. Stewart, highlights the Society’s longstanding leadership in otolaryngology, its support for publications, scientific meetings, and research funding, and introduces new initiatives including the ELEVATE-ENT program and the TRIO Leadership Academy.
TRIO Best Practices
Does Hyams Grade Impact Outcomes in Olfactory Neuroblastoma?
Based on current evidence, Hyams grade should be integrated into counseling, prognostic models, and treatment planning for ONB patients.
Why Promptly Reporting Diagnostic Test Results Is an Ethical Duty
Dr. Holt discusses the ethical obligation of otolaryngologists to promptly report diagnostic test results to patients to alleviate anxiety and maintain trust.
The Case Against Exclusion: Congenital CMV and Daycare Policy in the Era of Universal Screening
Universal newborn screening identifies more children with cCMV, but exclusion of these children from daycare is unsupported by evidence, exacerbates inequities, and is ineffective in reducing transmission.
Private Equity and the ENT Practice: What Physicians Should Know
Private equity investment in otolaryngology practices offers growth capital, operational support, and liquidity opportunities for physicians while introducing complex financial, legal, and governance considerations that require careful evaluation and alignment.