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.
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.
Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Contraindicated for Smokers?
Chronic rhinosinusitis affects approximately 30 million Americans.
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.
Bringing New Technology to the Provider and the Public
Last year, the New York Times asked if the hype about new technology is getting ahead of the science.
Biofilms in Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Otitis Media
The prevalence of biofilms was discussed in several presentations at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings here.
Maximizing Results and Minimizing Complications during FESS
The State of the Art of Image-Guided Surgery
Image-guided sinus (IGS) and skull base surgery is no longer considered experimental or investigational, and is appropriate for use by otolaryngologic surgeons to help clarify complex anatomy encountered during functional endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery (FESS).
Optical Coherence Tomography Offers Noninvasive Way to Visualize Tissues of the Larynx: This emerging technology could improve testing for laryngeal cancers
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.