ENTtoday: July 2014

COSM14: Sleep Disturbances Not To Be Overlooked in Elderly Otolaryngology Patients

Experts discuss benefits, risks of surgery for sleep apnea in older patients

COSM14: HPV Status and Prognosis for Oropharyngeal Cancers

Experts share insights on HPV risk factors, effectiveness of vaccinations, treatment

COSM14: Healthcare Reform Expected to Impact Physician Demand, Hiring

Otolaryngologists predict changes in demand for services, costs, and physician reimbursement as Affordable Care Act takes hold

COSM14: Case-Based Learning May Improve Medical Education

Otolaryngologists on ways to boost students’ attention, retention of course materials

COSM14: Award Winners Tackle Cochlear Implantation, Regrowth of Inner Ear Hair Cells

George Wanna, MD, and Hinrich Staecker, MD, PhD, are winners of the Triological Society’s Mosher and Fowler Awards, respectively, for excellence in otolaryngological candidate theses

COSM14: Otolaryngologists Gather to Learn about Latest Research, Topics Impacting Specialty

Nearly 2,400 attendees converged for the 2014 Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings in Las Vegas

COSM14: Computer Systems at Root of Medical Mishaps Concern Otolaryngologists

Physicians encouraged to diagnose, heal system flaws that could lead to medical errors

Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection: Time to Test Newborns?

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

Patient Safety Comes First in Clinical Decisions on Second Opinion Consultations

Ethical considerations for otolaryngologists when another physician’s diagnosis, treatment plan seem medically irresponsible

Treatment Termination Criteria for Necrotizing (Malignant) Otitis Externa

Antibiotics, imaging studies, antimicrobial therapy and 6-month follow up for NOE is recommended

Frey’s Syndrome Prevention, Treatment Following Parotid Surgery

Parotid parenchyma-sparing procedures, interpositional grafts aid in prevention; intradermal botulinum toxin type A injections may be used in treatment

Children from Lower Socioeconomic Backgrounds More Likely to Present with Most Severe Complications of ABS

What characteristics and disparities are associated with pediatric acute bacterial sinusitis (ABS) complications?

Bilateral CI in Children Shows Few Benefits Over Unilateral Implantation

How effective is bilateral cochlear implantation versus unilateral implantation in children with sensorineural hearing loss?

Glucocorticoids Effective in Laryngology, but Published Consensus Is Lacking

How are glucocorticoids used for laryngeal pathology, and is there a consensus?

Steroid-Eluting Implants Effective for Recurrent Nasal Polyps

Can the use of steroid eluting stents play a positive role in treating post-surgery recurrent nasal polyposis in the clinic?

ESS Effective and Reduces Healthcare Costs

Is sinus surgery successful in providing relief and reducing cost?