Cochlear implantation has become a safe procedure-and, as result of refinements in devices and surgical techniques, complications are atypical.
Older Antiepileptic Drugs May Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss is a key challenge in otolaryngology today. Interestingly, an older class of antiepileptic drugs, T-type calcium blockers, may hold promise as preventive agents.
Meningitis Vaccine Leads to Greater Reduction in Ear Infections
Approximately 80% of children three years of age and younger are affected by otitis media, with treatment costs estimated at more than $5 billion per year.
Is Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Contraindicated for Smokers?
Chronic rhinosinusitis affects approximately 30 million Americans.
The Unified Airway: Do We Fully Appreciate Its Impact in Otolaryngology?
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.
Inappropriate Prescribing of Antibiotics for Rhinosinusitis Is Rampant, Study Says
A recent study adds to the growing body of evidence showing that antibiotics are overused in the United States—this time for rhinosinusitis, which affects about 20% of the US population.
Revision Sinus Surgery Poses Unique Challenges
Revision endoscopic sinus surgery (RESS) has challenges that often are not seen in primary surgeries.
Sentinel Node Biopsy in Head and Neck Cancer: No Easy Answer
Updates on Management of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma
Several scientific sessions at the 2007 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meeting focused on the topic of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC), which accounts for about 75% of thyroid cancers in the United States.
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