Survivors of head and neck cancers are at risk for delayed neurocognitive deficits for at least two years following radiotherapy or chemotherapy
High BMI a Significant Indicator of PPI Weaning Failure
Approximately 66% of patients who were on PPIs for LPRD were successfully weaned.
Physician-To-Physician Comparison May Improve Outcomes
Healthy competition may change physician behavior—for the better
DISE Has Advantages, But Can Come Up Short on Outcomes
Panelists debate indications and pitfalls of drug-induced sleep endoscopy
High-Volume Thyroid Surgeons Have Improved Efficiency, 30-Day Outcomes
Is high-surgeon volume in thyroid surgery associated with improved surgical efficiency and 30-day outcomes, and lower hospital utilization? BOTTOM LINE High-volume thyroid surgeons are associated with improved patient safety and have the potential to contribute to organizational efficiency that may be underutilized in some settings. Background: Thyroid disorders are common, with an estimated 6.6% of […]
NIH Funds Study to Improve QOL in People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing
Researchers are developing a tool that will be able to assess health-related quality-of-life outcomes in people who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a goal of improving their overall health.
Academy of Otolaryngology to Launch National Clinical Data Registry
Otolaryngologists will soon have an easy way to track the quality of care they provide their patients
Is Fixation of Mandible Fractures Urgent?
Delay in repairing mandible fractures post-injury can be associated with technical challenges and complications, but a delay of up to five days has not been shown to compromise outcomes in terms of bony union and occlusion.
Are Post-Operative Hearing Results Better with Titanium Ossicular Reconstruction Prostheses?
Do the low weight, high rigidity and delicately engineered design of titanium prosthesis lead to superior hearing results?
Empathy Training as a Tool to Improve Medical Outcomes
Patients who feel their physicians are empathetic have better medical outcomes, and are more likely to adhere to treatment recommendations for preventive tests, such as mammograms and colonoscopies
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