The first clinical consensus statement on balloon dilation of the sinus indicates that the procedure is appropriate for patients with sinonasal symptoms and positive findings on CT scan.
Why Clinical Guidelines Are Important and How They Come Together
The 2014 release of the tinnitus clinical practice guideline by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) changed the way Minka Schofield, MD, treated patients with tinnitus. “Before […]
Some VF Paralysis May Benefit from Medialization Laryngoplasty with Arytenoid Adduction
Patients undergoing ML may benefit from AA when a large posterior glottic gap is present
In institutions where only SeqCI is allowed in adults, overall patient management may cost marginally
How do costs compare between simultaneous cochlear implantation (SimCI) and sequential cochlear implantation (SeqCI) in adults if all bilaterally deaf patients undergo SeqCI vs. a theoretical model where SimCI is […]
Changes in Thyroid Cancer Incidence Post-2009 ATA Guidelines
The rapid increase in thyroid cancer incidence rates over the past three decades has recently slowed
How to Appropriately Discharge a Patient
Essential guidelines to ensure you are complying with law and avoiding exposure to medical malpractice or abandonment claims
Impact of Pediatric Tonsillectomy Guidelines on Clinical Practice
A look at the impact the pediatric tonsillectomy guidelines, published by the AAO-HNS in January 2011, have had on individual
practicing clinicians
Would Physicians Perform Better if They Didn’t Have to Memorize?
Medical educators push for less memorization and more focus on how to search for information
When to Order a Sleep Study in Children Who Snore
While guidelines help to determine when to order a sleep study, clinical judgment is vital
Why Physicians Don’t Always Follow Best Practices
Lack of information and patient resistance can contribute to physicians not following guidelines