Long-duration therapy with macrolide antibiotics has been advocated for the treatment of recalcitrant chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). However, uncertainty exists as to which patients will respond to such treatment, the degree of benefit likely to be obtained, and the relevant risks to the patient and community at large
Otolaryngologists discuss negative pressure redux, combination therapies and airflow-detecting technology in sleep breathing disorders
As the percentage of adults ages 65 and older in the U.S. continues to climb, are otolaryngologists prepared for an influx of geriatric patients?
Otolaryngologists practicing in academic medical centers often score lower on patient surveys than those practicing in a community setting
How otolaryngologists can recognize warning signs, mitigate damage and promote their positives when searching for a job
A look at the advantages and disadvantages of social media blogs, networking sites and other cyber connections as a health care resource for patients
A doctor with throat cancer, and a musician with cochlear implant, relay the importance of treating patients with compassion
The CHEER network—Creating Healthcare Excellence through Education and Research—helps busy otolaryngology clinicians conduct practice-based research
Four vocal fold experts relay their careful approaches to diagnosis and treatment
A new study suggests adopting EHRs can lower the risk of medical malpractice, but not everyone agrees that EHRs are good medicine
As drug costs rise, the diversion of medications from legitimate supply channels can impact both physicians and patients
Once a rare symptomatic disorder characterized by kidney stones, bone loss, neuromuscular disorders and other hypercalcemic signs, PHPT is now appreciated to have a much higher incidence than previously thought, and to usually be only mildly symptomatic or even asymptomatic
Does percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) use cause dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients? Background: PEG use is common in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer to […]
Chronic cough affects countless patients worldwide, but hasn’t been a traditional focus of the ENT physician community
What is the association between sleep apnea and hypertension in younger patients? Background: Younger patients with sleep apnea have a higher cardiovascular mortality rate compared with their normal counterparts. Because […]
What medical hazard exists from outdoor grills? Background: Esophageal foreign bodies are frequently encountered in the primary care and emergency department setting and commonly require otolaryngology consultation for removal. In […]
What is the relationship between pre-operative clinical diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and post-operative hemorrhage? Background: In general, post-operative complications following tonsillectomy are rare, with hemorrhage being one of […]
How does implementation of an endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) checklist affect safe surgical practices specific to ESS? Background: ESS is one of the most common surgical procedures performed by otolaryngologists. […]
Does commercially available alkaline drinking water reduce pepsin activity? Background: Pepsin, a key enzyme in the pathogenesis of both laryngopharyngeal and esophageal reflux disease, requires acid for its activation. Excessive […]
Otolaryngologists share their clinical observations on how to get the best results from using topical agents to treat chronic rhinosinusitis