Some Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Resists PPI Treatment
Little evidence exists for how to manage LPR that doesn’t respond to traditional treatment
Features
ABOto Credentials and Ethics Committee Oversees Certification Eligibility, Retention
The committee is one of eight American Board of Otolaryngology committees
Potential for In-Office ENT Emergencies on the Rise
As more otolaryngology procedures are performed in-office, practices must prepare to handle life-threatening situations
Departments
Special Reports
Otolaryngology Research Increasingly Supports Genetic Screening to Evaluate Pediatric Hearing Loss
Common mutations in GJB2 and GB26 genes may cause sensorineural hearing loss
Deadline Looms for ENTs to Put Electronic Health Records to Meaningful Use
Otolaryngology practices have until October 1, 2013 to begin reporting data to meet regulations set by CMS
Can Sharing ENT Performance Bonuses With Staff Pay Off?
As otolarngology practices earn more income from meeting quality measures and patient satisfaction goals, dividing money among staffers becomes an increasingly important consideration
Other
Literature Review: A Roundup of Important Recent Studies
Adenotonsillectomy in obese children improves AHI but not inflammation; improvements in OSA after weight loss in obese diabetic patients even after weight regain; ESS a viable choice for children with CRS and failed therapies; otolaryngology hospitalist model can work for inpatient practices; enlarged vestibular aqueduct indicates stronger risk of hearing loss progression; patients with VFP thyroidectomy incur high cost of care
TRIO Best Practices
How Necessary are Postoperative Debridements After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery?
The optimal regimen is weekly debridement until normalization, or at least stabilization, of the endoscopic exam
TRIO Best Practices
What is the Appropriate Extent of Lateral Neck Dissection in the Treatment of Metastatic WDTC?
Evidence exists for employing both selective neck dissection and modified radical neck dissection in this setting
Workplace Violence in a Medical Practice: A Different Kind of Emergency
A well-rounded emergency preparation plan in a medical practice will include policies and procedures to address potential incidents of workplace violence, which is, unfortunately, a real concern in the health care industry.