Unrecognized partial hearing loss in children can negatively affect their classwork and quality of life, but early intervention may mitigate psychosocial effects of hearing impairment in pediatric patients

Unrecognized partial hearing loss in children can negatively affect their classwork and quality of life, but early intervention may mitigate psychosocial effects of hearing impairment in pediatric patients
Ways to manage the inferior turbinate, perform septoplasty while preserving the septum, and correct the collapsed nasal dorsum were discussed by panelists at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Experts discussed best practices with timing of reconstructive surgery, follow-up care for patients with basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Experts weigh the pros and cons of surgery for recurrent thyroid tumors, and safety of bone-anchored hearing aids versus unilateral cochlear implants in a panel discussion at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Guided therapeutics in head and neck surgery, upper airway stimulation for sleep apnea, and personalized therapy for sinusitis highlighted at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Panelists offer tips for dealing with accountable care organizations, hiring mid-level providers, raising patient satisfaction scores, coding and billing changes, and supporting maintenance of certification efforts at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
H. Bryan Neel, MD, PhD, a renowned surgeon, clinician, and pioneer in head and neck cancer and immunology research, became the second recipient of the Brookhouser Award for Excellence at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Panel discussions and keynote speeches stress importance of education, mentorship for medical trainees, and physician role in healthcare costs at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
Ethical concerns around payment reform, lack of professionalism among colleagues, and physician burnout addressed at the Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting in Miami Beach, Fla. in January
New editorial feature looks at how general ethical principles can be used to resolve moral issues within the specialty on a case-by-case basis