Before determining the need for tonsillectomy, it is highly beneficial to refer children with sleep-disordered breathing for polysomnography (PSG)
Post-Operative Pain in Children Undergoing Tonsillectomy
Newly Formed Society for Middle Ear Disease Aims to Educate, Advocate
The Society for Middle Ear Disease aims to promote public and professional awareness of the importance of otitis media as a major health problem.
Risks and Benefits of CT Scans in Children
A new study again raises the issue of cancer risk with CT scan usage.
Should Antibiotics Be Prescribed for Acute Otitis Media?
The clinical decision to treat or not to treat children with AOM remains controversial.
Cochlear Implant Surgery: How Young Is Too Young?
A new study suggests the procedure can be safe for infants, and yield profound improvements in auditory outcomes.
The MRI-CT Faceoff in Pre-Operative Coclear Implant Staging
There is no one right answer to the question of which imaging test is best for patients with hearing loss who are candidates for cochlear implantation. Age, underlying pathology and the ability to tolerate radiation and sedation are just a few of the variables that can determine whether magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) or both are chosen in this clinical setting.
In Memoriam: Patrick Edgar Brookhouser, MD
Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Patrick Edgar Brookhouser, MD, grew up in Missouri Valley, Iowa, where he graduated valedictorian from the local high school. His intellect and natural curiosity earned him numerous academic awards, and he graduated from Creighton University summa cum laude and from Johns Hopkins Medical School as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha.
Socioeconomic Disparity Seen in Families of Hearing-Impaired Children
What are the disparities in socioeconomic status and health care utilization in hearing-impaired children? Background: Multiple barriers potentially contribute to health disparities experienced by children with hearing loss. These can include […]
New Approaches to Vascular Anomalies On the Horizon
Infantile hemangiomas and lymphatic malformations (LM) are vascular anomalies that otolaryngologists-head and neck surgeons often encounter in their practices. Infantile hemangiomas and LMs differ from one another in prevalence, etiology, and clinical presentation, but both may be undergoing potential shifts in treatment, depending on research outcomes.