When Apple introduced the first mass-produced personal computer in the 1970s, the technology was so limited that the computer had no lower-case functionality.
‘The Bad Old Days Are Gone’: Turf Battles Recede as Otolaryngologists and Allergy Leaders Communicate and Collaborate
Cochlear Implant Complications Are Rare-But Can Be Lethal
Cochlear implantation has become a safe procedure-and, as result of refinements in devices and surgical techniques, complications are atypical.
Older Antiepileptic Drugs May Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is a key challenge in otolaryngology today. Interestingly, an older class of antiepileptic drugs, T-type calcium blockers, may hold promise as preventive agents.
Meningitis Vaccine Leads to Greater Reduction in Ear Infections
Approximately 80% of children three years of age and younger are affected by otitis media, with treatment costs estimated at more than $5 billion per year.
Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Contraindicated for Smokers?
Chronic rhinosinusitis affects approximately 30 million Americans.
Coding and Documenting Advice from the Experts
In order to remain compliant, as well as to receive fair and appropriate reimbursement, you must code and document correctly, said Michael Setzen, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at NYU School of Medicine and Senior Clinical Attending in Otolaryngology at North Shore University Hospital in New York, when he moderated the panel discussion, How the Experts Code and Document Laryngology and Esophagology in the Office and the OR, at the April 2007 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting.
The Unified Airway: Do We Fully Appreciate Its Impact in Otolaryngology?
CT Scanning of the Paranasal Sinuses: Indications, Utilization, and Radiation Risks
With improved technology, as well as increased availability and access, diagnostic imaging has become the fastest growing segment of health care spending, with estimates of 15% to 35% increases annually.
Inappropriate Prescribing of Antibiotics for Rhinosinusitis Is Rampant, Study Says
A recent study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that antibiotics are overused in the United States—this time for rhinosinusitis, which affects about 20% of the US population.
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