This podcast highlights original research published in the January 2021 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective was to investigate differences in epidemiology of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) with regards to human papillomavirus (HPV), race, and socioeconomic status (SES) using the National Cancer Database (NCDB). In conclusion, significant differences i...
Jan 05, 2021•23 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the December 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Auditory complaints are commonly reported following traumatic brain injury (TBI). However, few studies have examined patient-reported auditory symptomatology and quality-of-life metrics in individuals with TBI. We hypothesize that following TBI, individuals can experience ...
Dec 02, 2020•20 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the November 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Eustachian tube dysfunction (ETD) is a common diagnosis among adults presenting for outpatient care. We sought to determine national utilization and the associated cost of invasive procedures for adult ETD. In conclusion, several nasal and otologic procedures are associate...
Nov 03, 2020•27 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the October 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this review was to evaluate clinicians’ adherence to these guidelines’ recommendations as measured in the literature. In conclusion, adherence to recommendations in the AAO-HNSF guidelines varies widely. These findings highlight areas for further guideline ...
Oct 01, 2020•21 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the September 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective was to investigate the outcomes of pediatric tracheostomy as influenced by demographics and comorbidities. In conclusion, pediatric tracheostomy requires substantial health care resources with length of stay escalating over recent years. Age, race, region, d...
Sep 01, 2020•18 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the August 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Human papillomavirus (HPV)–positive oropharynx squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) is known to have improved survival over HPV-negative disease. However, it is largely unknown whether HPV status similarly affects survival in patients presenting with distant metastatic disease. W...
Aug 02, 2020•19 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the June 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Surgical care is increasingly shifting to freestanding ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs). The extent to which otolaryngologists use ASCs has implications for patient safety and health care spending. This study characterizes trends in utilization and resultant financial implic...
Jul 11, 2020•19 min
This podcast highlights two original research papers published in the July 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The first paper is: "Olfactory Dysfunction: A Highly Prevalent Symptom of COVID-19 With Public Health Significance". The objective of this study was to review the scientific evidence about anosmia in COVID-19. In conclusion, current evidence shows that OD is highly ...
Jul 02, 2020•22 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the May 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective was to identify and seek consensus on issues and controversies related to ankyloglossia and upper lip tie in children by using established methodology for American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery clinical consensus statements. In conclusion, this e...
Jun 01, 2020•25 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the April 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to demonstrate whether race, education, income, or insurance status influences where patients seek medical care and the cost of care for a broad range of otolaryngologic diseases in the United States. In this study, significant racial and socio...
Apr 27, 2020•22 min
This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease", published as a supplement to the April 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The primary purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to improve the quality of the diagnostic workup and treatment outcomes of Ménière’s disease. To achieve this purpose, the g...
Apr 27, 2020•23 min
This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière’s Disease", published as a supplement to the April 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The primary purpose of this clinical practice guideline is to improve the quality of the diagnostic workup and treatment outcomes of Ménière’s disease. To achieve this purpose, the goals...
Apr 27, 2020•26 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the March 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to characterize the temporal trajectory of body image disturbance (BID) in patients with surgically treated head and neck cancer (HNC). In conclusion, in this cohort of patients surgically treated for HNC, BID worsens posttreatment before retur...
Mar 03, 2020•17 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the February 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Hospital-acquired aspiration pneumonia remains a rare but potentially devastating problem. The best means by which to prevent aspiration in a cancer hospital population has not been evaluated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of dysphagia screening on aspir...
Feb 04, 2020•24 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the January 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Although neck impairment has been described following surgical resection, limited studies have investigated its prevalence in nonsurgical treatment. The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and predictors of neck disability following head and neck cancer (HN...
Jan 07, 2020•21 min
This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)", published as a supplement to the January 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. For the purposes of this guideline, we define the target patient with a nosebleed as a patient with bleeding from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx that is sufficient t...
Jan 07, 2020•17 min
This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis)", published as a supplement to the January 2020 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. For the purposes of this guideline, we define the target patient with a nosebleed as a patient with bleeding from the nostril, nasal cavity, or nasopharynx that is sufficient to wa...
Jan 07, 2020•16 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the December 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Despite increased concern with the opioid epidemic, literature remains scant regarding narcotic prescription and use following tonsillectomy. In conclusion, patient-reported narcotic use is significantly lower than the amount prescribed after tonsillectomy for benign disea...
Dec 09, 2019•16 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the November 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to better quantify the risk of ibuprofen-associated posttonsillectomy hemorrhage (PTH). In conclusion, our meta-analysis of available cohort studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) shows possible increased tendency to PTH with the us...
Nov 01, 2019•15 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the October 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Balloon sinuplasty (BS) is a surgical management option in the treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis. The purpose of this study was to examine BS utilization among children with a national database. In conclusion, rates of BS performance in the pediatric population have not i...
Oct 02, 2019•15 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the September 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to recognize that thyroid nodules with atypia of undetermined significance/follicular lesion of undetermined significance (AUS/FLUS; Bethesda III) have different risks of malignancy based on genetic mutation and to consider molecular testin...
Sep 03, 2019•23 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the August 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Although the literature adequately identifies the current gender inequality that exists in academic otolaryngology and describes the barriers to advancement of women in academic medicine, there is little information regarding the daily details of how successful women in acad...
Aug 08, 2019•24 min
This podcast discusses the implications for otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update)", published as a supplement to the August 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This guideline update provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients who present with sudden hearing loss. It focuses on sud...
Aug 01, 2019•16 min
This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update)", published as a supplement to the August 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This guideline update provides evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients who present with sudden hearing loss. It focuses on...
Aug 01, 2019•20 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the July 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to compare outcomes for patients undergoing a transmastoid approach versus a middle fossa craniotomy approach with plugging and/or resurfacing for repair of superior semicircular canal dehiscence. Outcome measures include symptom resolution, hea...
Jul 01, 2019•17 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the June 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objective of this study was to determine the role of cognitive testing in predicting age-appropriate audiometric responses among children aged 30 to 42 months. In conclusion, the DAYC-2 is a useful screen to identify children likely to complete an age-appropriate audiogram...
Jun 17, 2019•16 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the May 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objectives of this study were to (1) analyze unsolicited patient complaints (UPCs) among otolaryngologists, (2) identify risk factors for UPCs, and (3) determine the impact of physician feedback on subsequent UPCs. In conclusion, systematic monitoring and respectful sharing...
May 01, 2019•19 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the April 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Obstructive eustachian tube dysfunction (OETD) affects up to 5% of adults; however, available treatment strategies have limitations. It was previously reported that balloon dilation of the eustachian tube (BDET) with the eustachian tube balloon catheter + medical management (...
Apr 03, 2019•22 min
This podcast highlights original research published in the March 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. The objectives of this study were (1) to determine the short-term effectiveness of oral steroids in women with benign vocal fold lesions and (2) to determine the effectiveness of adjuvant oral steroids in women undergoing voice therapy for benign vocal fold lesions. In conclu...
Mar 07, 2019•16 min
This podcast discusses the implications for non-otolaryngologists of "Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update)", published as a supplement to the February 2019 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery , the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. This update of a 2011 guideline developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation provides evidence-based recommendations on th...
Feb 05, 2019•18 min
