Imaging of parathyroid adenomas, efficacy of functional rhinoplasty, an emerging therapy for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, betahistine for ménière’s disease, and the state of surgical training were all tackled by a panel of experts at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting in a series of Best Practice talks.
Biologics represent a breakthrough for the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). But with high non-response rates and other unresolved issues, researchers are exploring how best to put these therapies to work, panelists said in a session at the Triological Society Combined Sections Meeting.
While hypoglossal nerve stimulation can be effective for treating obstructive sleep apnea, factors such as weight and sleep position can decrease its effectiveness
Social media is commonly used by physicians to share knowledge, provide medical education materials, and even seek peer advice. But is enough being done to protect patient privacy, especially for younger patients?
Technological advancements aim to improve sleep positioning. In addition to pillows, belts, and other supports to encourage side sleeping, vibrotactile devices worn around the chest or neck can sense when someone is sleeping on their back and use a gentle but persistent vibration to remind people to change their position.
Virtual (VR), augmented (AR), and mixed realities (MR) all fall under the umbrella of extended reality (XR) and are characterized by extending a user’s experience into different worlds via technology that simulates those realms. In healthcare, currently, one of the main uses of XR occurs during surgery.
There have been increasing efforts across otolaryngology to perform in-office procedures with local anesthesia. Benefits include reducing the time and economic costs imposed on patients, as well as avoiding the inherent risks of general anesthesia
Ideally, the optimal surgical procedure to address choanal atresia should safely restore nasal patency, minimize damage to adjacent sinonasal structures, and eliminate reoperation with minimal disease associated morbidity.
ETI has been shown to have positive effects on multiple organ systems in cystic fibrosis patients.
Most current literature suggests that cefazolin is safe for surgical prophylaxis in patients with penicillin allergy.