Some 23 original articles are featured in the June 2005 edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Some 21 original articles are featured in the May 2005 edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Survey results released today show that eight out of 10 parents are unaware that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and obesity can be consequences of neglecting common childhood sleep disorders such as snoring and pediatric obstructive sleep apnea.
Some 25 original articles are featured in the April 2005 edition of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
For the third annual "World Voice Day," the American Academy of Otolaryngolgy--Head and Neck Surgery is asking the public to assess their voice quality and recognize that harmful speaking techniques, alcohol, and tobacco abuse can easily and irrevocably damage the voice.
Some 28 original articles are featured in the March 2005 edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
The earliest known depiction of a tracheotomy is found on Egyptian tablets dating back to circa 3600 B.C.E., during the First Dynasty. However, it was not readily accepted. Coelius Aurelianus, writing in the fifth century C.E., refers to it as "a fantastic operation" and "a futile and irresponsible idea."
Some 24 original articles are featured in the January 2005 edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
The AAO-HNS is sponsoring "Kids E.N.T. Health," a national public information campaign to inform the public about pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders. This educational initiative will offer new health information to pediatricians, family practice physicians, and the public.
Some 30 original articles are featured in the December 2004 edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
Recognizing a need for evidence-based rhinosinusitis guidelines, five national societies convened a panel to develop definitions of rhinosinusitis for clinical research, and suggest clinical trial designs for studies that would allow for more appropriate use of pharmacologic, immunologic, and surgical interventions.
Some 38 original articles are featured in the November, 2004, edition of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery Foundation.
1) Proton pump inhibitor therapy for chronic laryngo-pharyngitis; 2) Vocal fold augmentation with calcium hydroxylapatite; 3) Laser cryptolysis for the treatment of halitosis; 4) Severe hypertrophy of the base of the tongue in adults; and more...
A team of British ear, nose, and throat specialists now describe the hearing loss and tympanic membrane injuries both at immediate treatment and at follow-up three to six months and compare these with the previously reported effects of other bombing incidents.
There are significant changes in nasal resonance for patients with chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction treated with functional endoscopic sinus surgery. New research displays the improvement of the degree of hyponasality of the patients to match the range of nasality of normal subjects after surgery.
A new study examined whether oral ingestion of wasabi has both a subjective and objective decongestant effect on the nose. Wasabi, (Wasabia japonica) is commonly known as the Japanese horseradish used to enhance the enjoyment of sushi.
One in five Americans have allergic rhinitis, a number that is steadily rising, but the exact reasons for this increase are unknown. A new lipid-based nasal ointment is found effective at reducing symptoms of allergic rhinitis in German patients.
A follow-up study from Israel regarding pediatric hearing loss caused by otitis media and poor reading performance has determined that first and second graders with obvious reading impairments have escaped the deleterious effect of otitis media during later school years, once they were completely cured, and restored normal hearing.
Researchers find that vitamin E may be effective in restoring sudden onset hearing loss of unknown origin (idiopathic sudden hearing loss). These findings suggest that further research may reveal the role of antioxidants in the prevention and restoration of hearing loss.
The elderly patient's quality of life and cost-effectiveness are important to assess cochlear implantation in these patients. A new study from Germany seeks to examine cochlear implantation in senior citizens age 65 years and older at the time of surgery.
As a whole, sinusitis in asthmatics tends to be more severe and resistant to medical treatment. A new study set out to the incidence of specific rhinosinusitis symptoms in asthmatics versus non-asthmatics.
A new study has been completed that set out to investigate the causal relationship of GERD and OM by 1) confirming the finding of pepsin/pepsinogen in the middle ear fluid of children undergoing myringotomy and tube placement for chronic or recurrent OM; and 2) querying parents about symptoms that suggest the presence of GERD in these children.
A preliminary study indicates that BOTOX® injections may ease the irritation of tinnitus, otherwise know as ringing in the ears, for some patients. Researchers say more study is needed, but initial results are promising.
Improved Kevlar body armor has resulted in a distinctly new pattern of combat injuries. The majority of injuries now occur in unprotected areas of the body, including the head and neck regions.
New data confirm that specialized oral appliances are a viable option to counter the devastating effects of obstructive sleep apnea and new FDA-approved technologies for home-based sleep studies are a valuable tool to diagnose and assess the effectiveness of the therapy.
Diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea usually involves polysomnograpy, an overnight sleep test in a sleep clinic or lab. Results of a new study indicate that a take-home sleep test is just as effective as a polysomnography and is less expensive while providing timely results.
For the patient, sudden deafness can be terrifying. For the specialist, this disorder can be most challenging for the cause of sudden deafness cannot be readily determined by use of the most advanced diagnostic tests.
Performing a mastoidectomy, a group of operations on the temporal bone and middle ear to drain, expose, or remove an infectious, inflammatory, or neoplastic lesion, during cochlear implantation for young children does not decrease the possibility that the young patient will develop a middle ear infection.
Previous research on adenotonsillectomy for sleep apnea in young children have evaluated outcome on the basis of post-operative complications, reflecting the emphasis placed on complications and risks following surgery for these young patients.
The public has recently been introduced to a new palatal implant system designed to achieve palatal stiffening without tissue damage and volume reduction. This system reduces snoring through placement of permanent implants, which cause fibrosis and submucosal scarring in a single procedure.
While previous studies have shown that GERD is prevalent among patients with sleep apnea, otolaryngologists from several hospitals in Montreal hypothesized that laryngopharangeal reflux is prevalent among OSA patients.
The microdebrider, a powered rotary dissection device with suction assistance, is designed to remove hard and soft tissue as well as minimize trauma. Now, researchers have investigated a new application of this device "“ removal of pediatric airway lesions including stenoses, granulation tissue, and cysts.
Children with complications from acute sinusits may experience significant illness from their infection, including blindness, neurological defects, and even death.
The method of tonsillectomy has evolved over the past 20 years from a cold technique, using a scalpel to cut the tonsil tissue out, to an electrocautery technique, which uses heat to decrease blood loss during the surgical procedure. Unfortunately, electocautery can damage nearby tissue and increase post-operative pain.
Mitomycin C is a common chemotherapy agent that inhibits cell growth. It is also known to decrease the proliferation of fibroblasts, an essential element in the development of scar tissue.
Head and neck abscesses are infrequent complications of upper respiratory infections, but they can occur suddenly and be rapidly progressive. If untreated, the abscesses can lead to airway obstruction, vision loss, intracranial infections, and even death.
In 2003 alone, West Nile virus afflicted more than 9800 individuals resulting in 264 deaths. The wide range of symptoms includes malaise, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, headache, myalgia, and dysphasia, as well affecting the lymph nodes.
Results of a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial indicate that when children diagnosed with sleep apnea must have their tonsils removed, Coblation-assisted intracapsular technique results in less post-operative pain and a quicker return to normal eating and activity than electrocautery.
For the first time, expert panel discussions on the latest diagnostic and treatment advances for the most compelling ear, nose, and throat topics at the annual gathering of the nation's ear, nose, and throat specialists will be open to the media.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO will meet September 19-22, 2004, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, NY.
The July 2004 issue of the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery is now available. Abstracts of these research studies can be viewed at: http://www.mosby.com/oto
1) Association of autonomic dysfunction and mild obstructive sleep apnea; 2) Popular snore aids; 3) Survival of veterans with sleep apnea; 4) Pediatric total tonsillectomy using coblation compared to conventional electrosurgery; 5) Intraoral drainage.
A new research study has provided a significant contribution to a national medical society's efforts to establish standards of practice that will stem unnecessary medical and surgical errors in a clinical environment.
A collaboration has produced new clinical practice guidelines offering evidence-based methods to identify, monitor, and treat OME in children aged two months through 12 years, including options on observation, medical intervention, and surgical referral.
A new research study examines the relationship between the presence of frontal pain and CRS disease process, and the association between frontal pain and degree of frontal sinus disease as determined by CT scan.
Experts still debate treatment for the frontal sinuses; how to effectively deal with surgery, medical management, and surgical failures. A new study set out to document the causes of those failures in patients who had undergone surgical treatment for sinus disorders.
The April 2004 issue of Otolaryngology"”Head Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed, scientific journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology"”Head and Neck Surgery offers new research findings in cosmetic surgery, balance problems, migraine, cancer, and more.
The American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery is observing World Voice Day, Friday April 16, with a live webcast on voice disorders. This one hour interactive event is scheduled for 1 pm EDT on April 16. The webcast is hosted by a leading medical expert on voice disorders.
On the second annual "World Voice Day," an international health observance day for the human voice, April 16, the public is asked to assess their voice quality and recognize that harmful speaking techniques, alcohol, and tobacco abuse can easily and irrevocably damage the voice.
Twelve new studies are in the March issue of Otolaryngology"”Head Neck Surgery, the peer-reviewed, scientific journal.
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