People of different political persuasions generally agree that the health care system in the United States is in deep trouble, but there is no consensus on how to fix it.
When it Comes to Sleep-Disordered Breathing, Be Sure to Evaluate the Whole Patient
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
The Etiology of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Remains Unclear
US Needs to Rethink Spending for Chronic Illnesses, Dartmouth Study Says
A new study from Dartmouth Medical School documents “staggering variations in how hospitals care for chronically ill elderly patients.” The study points to problems with quality and faults Medicare for unnecessary spending.
Percutaneous Dilation Tracheotomy Can Be a Safe, Effective Nonsurgical Option
Percutaneous dilation tracheotomy (PDT) is becoming an accepted and increasingly popular alternative to surgical, or open, tracheotomy, particularly in the treatment of critically ill patients requiring prolonged intubation and mechanical ventilation.
Gene Therapy: A Promising Role in Otolaryngology
After a hiatus associated with a checkered past, gene therapy is again showing promise in several fields of medicine, and otolaryngology is no exception.
Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Researchers Advancing Toward Prevention
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) begins with a pretty small virus, relatively speaking, but it can lead to some pretty big problems for both the patient and the treating physician.
Drop-In Clinics May Help with Patient Care-But Close Oversight is Necessary
Drop-in retail clinics staffed by nurse practitioners or physician’s assistants may represent a fundamental and permanent change in how patients receive minor primary care in this country, providing affordable care and convenience-but do they serve the long-term health interests of otolaryngology patients and the doctors who treat them?
When Dealing with Insurers, Electronic Payment Tools May be an Otolaryngologist’s Best Friend
The business side of medical practice can sometimes be a bigger challenge than ferreting out a difficult diagnosis.
Keeping Watch for Skin Cancers on the Head and Neck
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