We know that burnout, depression, and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse are prevalent in our community. However, we do not openly discuss them and we fail to normalize these experiences.
Diagnosing and Treating Depression in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Depression Affects Two-Year Survival Rates in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Depression at time of treatment planning appeared to be as important a predictor of two-year survival as traditional clinical prognostic indicators.
Depression Primary Driver of Lost Productivity in Patients with CRS
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who are depressed are more likely to miss days of work or school than those without depression symptoms
Otolaryngologists Can Play Vital Role in Helping Patients Manage Depression
Multilevel Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery Helps Decrease Depression, Sleepiness
Does surgical intervention, particularly multilevel surgery, for OSA decrease depression and sleepiness?
Screening Tools for Mental Health Disorders
Common questionnaires, tests such as the Beck Depression Inventory, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale can help physicians assess patients’ moods, distress levels
Depression, Anxiety Rarely Assessed in Patients with Otolaryngologic Disorders
Aesthetic Parotid Surgery for Benign Parotid Neoplasms
What is the experience in using a superficial muscoloaponeurotic system (SMAS)-platysma flap in facial-aesthetic parotid surgery for benign parotid neoplasms? Background: The surgical management of benign parotid neoplasms has evolved from oncologic safety alone to an operation that is focused on limited visible incisions, facial contour restoration, prevention of Frey syndrome, and preservation of facial motor […]