Cholesterol granulomas produce significant quantities of BTP, potentially resulting in erroneous diagnoses of CSF leakage.
Findings Underscore Potential Bidirectional Relationship of Loneliness and Hearing Loss
There is a notable association between loneliness and an increased risk of HL.
SFI Method Shows High Accuracy in Predicting Middle-Ear Dysfunctions
Study results suggest that the sweep frequency impedance (SFI) method will lead to more accurate predictions of middle-ear dysfunctions in clinical settings as compared to conventional tympanometry.

The Otolaryngology Core Curriculum: Advancing standardization and equity in resident education
ENTtoday Debuts SUO Corner: The landscape of graduate medical education (GME) is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by an increased emphasis on outcomes, accountability, standardization, and equity. In otolaryngology, these shifts have highlighted the spectrum of educational resources and faculty available in different residency programs, as well as the differences in how trainees are taught, assessed, and prepared for independent practice.

Physician, Know Thyself! Tips for Navigating Mid-Career Transitions in Otolaryngology
‘Physician, heal thyself” is an ancient proverb encouraging the importance of examining one’s own professional identity, strengths, and limitations to better serve patients. But if you’re an otolaryngologist contemplating a mid-career change, “Physician, know thyself” may be a better guidepost for finding the best match for your personal needs and professional talents.
Such self-awareness was one of several tools ENT physicians cited during a panel on mid-career transitions held during The Triological Society’s 2025 Combined Sections Meeting in Orlando, Fla.

Otolaryngologists as Entrepreneurs: Transforming Patient Care And Practice
Otolaryngologists are uniquely positioned to develop innovations that improve patient care (and ease physician stress), but the path to entrepreneurship isn’t easy or obvious.

Continued Discussion And Engagement Are Essential To How Otolaryngologists Are Championing DEI Initiatives In Medicine
Otolaryngologists strongly support diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in medicine, with 59% of trainees and 86% of practicing otolaryngologists “favoring or strongly favoring” DEI initiatives.

From Consent to Care: Protecting Patient Privacy in the Era of Advanced Imaging and AI
Today’s physicians must ensure that patients understand all possible implications of image sharing—as well as the consequences of refusing or revoking access—in a quickly evolving landscape.

Reflection and Anticipation in the Field of Otolaryngology
As 2024 comes to a close, we asked members of the ENTtoday editorial board two questions: What’s been the biggest success in otolaryngology in the last five years and what are you most excited about for the next 5-10 years of ENT medicine? Here’s what they had to say.

Tales from the Trenches: Leaders in Otolaryngology Talk About Their Career Achievements and Challenges
In a session at the 2024 Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting, prominent leaders in otolaryngology shared how they got started—stories of luck, passion, and the benefits of being mentored, intended to give insights into the elements of their upward career trajectories