Experts weigh in on expanding state newborn screening panels to include CMV infection, a common non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss in children


What characteristics and disparities are associated with pediatric acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS) complications?
How effective is bilateral cochlear implantation versus unilateral implantation in children with sensorineural hearing loss?

Research raises concerns that high noise levels from infant sleep machines may cause hearing loss in babies, incur additional loss in teens
Is there an increased risk of post-tonsillectomy bleeding when dexamethasone is used intraoperatively?
What do parents value in outpatient experiences with their children’s otolaryngology and pediatric surgeons?

Combined with a thorough history, physical, and audiologic exam along with ophthalmologic consultation, children with SNHL should be evaluated using sequencing algorithm based on degree of hearing loss
Can nasal irrigation be used effectively as a first-line treatment for pediatric chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS)?

Patients with orbital SPA who have advanced ophthalmologic findings such as impaired visual acuity, or large abscesses, should be treated surgically, while less serious cases can be treated conservatively with IV antibiotics, nasal saline lavage, and topical decongestants

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