How These 6 Otolaryngologists Became Published Authors
We spoke to 6 otolaryngologists who shared their paths to publication as well as tips and encouragement for would-be authors.
Features
Departments
Surgeons After 7
Otolaryngology Resident Says Art Helps Her Process Ideas on Wellness, Burnout
Cheyanne M. Silver, MD, uses her art as a creative outlet and an emotional release valve.
Everyday Ethics
What Is a Physician’s Obligation to Disclose ‘Near-Miss’ and ‘No-Harm’ Events to Patients?
The answer lies in three domains: our professional duties to the patient, our ethical obligations to the patient, and our fiduciary responsibilities to society.
Viewpoint
Tips for Creating a Dynamic Otolaryngology Workforce
A look at how the medical marketplace works and how that affects the composition of the otolaryngology workforce.
Other
How To: A Modified Endoscopic Draf III Approach for Dermoid Cysts
The specific challenges of pediatric skull base surgery may be overcome with the adaptation of these techniques and the adoption of new instruments.
How To: Inferior Meatus Augmentation Procedure for Empty Nose Syndrome
Empty nose syndrome is an uncommon disease characterized by a debilitating spectrum of symptoms such as paradoxical nasal obstruction, nasal dryness, and nasal burning.
Literature Reviews
Age-Related Hearing Loss Is Associated with Incident Dementia in Adults Over 60
Is age-related hearing loss (HL) a risk factor for incident dementia? BOTTOM LINE HL diagnosis was independently associated with incident dementia when compared with no HL diagnosis, and individuals with a […]
Literature Reviews
COVID-19 Associated with Upsurge in Otolaryngology Publications
COVID-19 is associated with an increase in volume, citations, and attention for both COVID and non-COVID-related otolaryngology articles.
Literature Reviews
Modified Olfactory Training Is Effective in Treating Post–COVID-19 Parosmia
Parosmia has been reported to develop after COVID-19 and may be a sign of recovery in olfactory function following anosmia.
Literature Reviews
No Benefit to Using Povidone-Iodine over Saline as a Nasal Irrigation After Sinonasal Surgery
A dilute 0.1% PVP-I nasal irrigation as a postoperative care modality after rhinomanomesinonasal surgery does not provide additional benefit compared with normal saline irrigation.
Literature Reviews
Drug-Eluting Endotracheal Tubes May Prevent Bacterial Inflammation in Patients with Subglottic Stenosis
An effective eluting endotracheal tube to modulate upper-airway bacterial infection during intubation could be deployed to help prevent subglottic stenosis.
Literature Reviews
Commonly Used Clinical Doses of Ibuprofen Do Not Significantly Increase Risk of Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage in Children
Post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage is a common and potentially life-threatening complication but there is no statistically significant increase in risk at the low or high range of commonly used clinical dosages.
Literature Reviews
More Research Needed to Evaluate Incorporation of Gamification in Medical Education Platforms
Despite many simulation studies and attempts to include it, the medical community has not fully embraced gamification within residency education.
TRIO Best Practices
Is Percutaneous Tracheostomy Safe?
The current literature unequivocally demonstrates that endoscopic percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy is at least as safe as open surgical tracheostomy.
TRIO Best Practices
When Is Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Nasal Packing Indicated?
The best practice recommendation is not to routinely use prophylactic antibiotics with nasal packing, as antibiotic use does not appear to reduce complications and is not cost-effective.
TRIO Best Practices
Systemic Use of Bevacizumab for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?
Recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) is a potentially lethal disease caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and characterized by recurrent papillomas in the aerodigestive tract.
TRIO Best Practices
Is Cochlear Implantation Effective for Auditory Rehabilitation Following Vestibular Schwannoma Treatment?
Hearing loss in patients with vestibular schwannoma, both before and after treatment, is known to negatively impact quality of life.
TRIO Best Practices
What Are the Parameters as to When to Re-Operate on Patients with Recurrent Well-Differentiated Thyroid Cancer?
Despite the increased morbidity and risks associated with revision surgery, select patients benefit from re-operation in the setting of recurrent well-differentiated thyroid cancer.
Letter from the Editor: Residency Graduation Season Is a Reminder That We Remain Impassioned About Community Health
In June, academic programs around the country returned to in-person graduation events after two years of pandemic-related cancellations.