Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) might have a predictive value in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps in terms of treatment response to dupilumab, particularly PLR above 131.2.
Resident and Fellow Participation Associated with Potential Opportunity Costs for Attending Head and Neck Surgeons
Resident and Fellow Participation Associated with Potential Opportunity Costs for Attending Head and Neck Surgeons
3D Specimen Mapping Is a Promising Development for Pathology Reports
Researchers have found that using 3D virtual models of resected cancer conveys information more effectively.
Many Patients Who Have Undergone Cleft Rhinoplasty Retain Interest in a Secondary Procedure
Many patients who have undergone a cleft rhinoplasty procedure have interest in a secondary procedure, suggesting that providers should keep in touch with patients about their surgical options as they age.
Missing Preop Biggest Risk Factor For A Surgery No-Show, Study Finds
Failure to attend preoperative appointments was the dominant predictor for a patient being a noshow on their otolaryngology surgery day, and a potential target for intervention.
Giving Residents Working Knowledge of Private Practice Operations Could Benefit All of Otolaryngology
A significant amount of medical training, at both the medical school and residency levels, occurs at larger academic hospital systems, however. This can make getting a firsthand view of private practice a challenge for physicians in training.
Learning When to Say “No” Is a Journey
Editor Robin Lindsay, gives pointers to help your journey for work-life balance choices a little easier.
PROMS Can Help With Patient Outcomes And With Patient-Centered Research
PROMs are important in otolaryngology because many of the issues that patients have (e.g., hearing loss, nasal issues, snoring, swallowing, dizziness) have a big subjective component. One of the benefits of performing PROMs is getting a measure of how a patient is doing at that visit, as well as giving the clinician a point of focus, whether it’s a specific physical, functional, or emotional issue.
Adenotonsillectomy Does Not Improve Cognition in Children with Sleep-Disordered Breathing
Compared with watchful waiting, adenotonsillectomy did not significantly improve executive function or attention at 12 months in children with SDB, although those who received the surgery had improved secondary outcomes.
A New Survey Found Swallowing Disturbances to be Weakly Linked to Aspiration Findings
The SDQ is a survey of 15 questions developed for Parkinson’s disease patients but has been validated for patients with non-neurological disorders.
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