Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent


Physicians discuss ways to make care transitions smooth and smart as handoffs become more frequent
Observations, T&A common interventions for obstructive sleep events in infants; CT, MRI not useful for evaluation of ED patients with dizziness; combined use of EEA and TORS effective for skull base surgery; cartilaginous tissue regeneration with bioengineered trachea

Advances in microvascular free tissue transfer have driven up success rates

Otolaryngologists used telemedicine to provide care to patients in regions impacted by Hurricane Katrina

Store-and-forward programs, digitized medical imaging, and teleconferencing help physicians, patients connect remotely

Otolaryngologists say more information is needed to assess utility of post-treatment PET/CT scans for patients with HPV-related cancer

Lack of evidence to measure effectiveness of repeated imaging surveillance has led to institution-specific protocols, spirited debates

Snoring without OSA may contribute independently to cardiovascular disease and mortality

Autologous fat injections, and injectible fillers such as collagen and poly-L-lactic acid, can yield long-term results, but no definitive recommendation can be made

Most studies point toward hemithyroidectomy as adequate treatment for PTMC without sacrificing locoregional control