Biochemical Composition of the Dorsal Septal Cartilage May Contribute to Weakening and Ultimate Nasal Valve Compromise
Current Indications for Surgical Intervention with Lateral Skull Base Osteomyelitis
Over the past few decades, a transition toward culture-directed antibiotics has shifted the treatment paradigm of SBO toward primary medical management, with mortality rates now decreasing to 10-20% compared to 50% initially.
What Are the Predictors of Success with Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation?
HNS was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2014 as a treatment option for patients with moderate to severe OSA who cannot tolerate CPAP.
Is There a Role for Holistic Medicine in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery?
There are some ethical considerations in using a holistic approach to otolaryngology care, including privacy issues, inappropriate lifestyle interventions for a given patient, autonomy and informed consent, and cultural sensitivities.
Mausumi Syamal, MD, MS—Engineer First, Laryngologist Second
Laryngology enables Dr. Syamal to apply her love of engineering, fluid dynamics, and the physics of vibrations to the clinical pathology and ENT disease conditions she treats.
A Journey Through Pay Inequity: A Physician’s Firsthand Account
Accord-ing to a 2021 Laryngoscope article, “Gender-Based Pay Discrimination in Otolaryngology,” “female otolaryn-gologist are paid 77 cents on the dollar compared to their male colleagues.
Pay Equity in Healthcare from a Legal Perspective
Raising concerns about pay equity is a legally protected activity—employers cannot retaliate against you for bringing these issues forward.
Call for Resident Bowl Questions
The Resident Bowl team is collecting questions for the annual Resident Bowl happening at the 2025 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, January 23-25, in Orlando, Fla.
OTC Options for Hearing and Sleep Care
When over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids debuted two years ago, Justin S. Golub, MD, MS, an otology specialist and associate professor of otolaryngology – head and neck surgery at Columbia University in New York, was enthusiastic.
The Road Less Traveled—at Least by Otolaryngologists
When otolaryngologists leave clinical practice to pursue other vocations, the reasons for making the move vary, as do the factors that might have prevented the transition.