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The adaptive Sinonasal Outcome Test (SNOT) demonstrates strong validity, reliability, and responsiveness in assessing symptoms and treatment outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis, correlating well with objective CT imaging and overall health m
Prolonged endotracheal intubation induces progressive tracheal histopathological changes, with increased injury markers beyond 14 days, supporting early tracheotomy to mitigate complications.
A novel adaptive Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT) yields improved correlation with computed tomography findings in chronic rhinosinusitis, enhancing clinical assessment and differentiation from allergic rhinitis.
Recurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervation significantly improves voice outcomes in pediatric unilateral vocal fold paralysis, with 90% of patients showing moderate to dramatic improvement. Prematurity and intubation history influence recovery
Hypoglossal nerve stimulation markedly reduces hypoxic burden in obstructive sleep apnea patients, correlating with improved daytime sleepiness independent of AHI changes, suggesting hypoxic burden as a complementary treatment outcome metri
This study delineates phenotypic and polysomnographic differences in children with extreme versus very severe OSA, highlighting the critical role of obesity and oxygenation metrics in identifying extreme cases.
This article critically appraises a multicenter study validating the Anti-BNLF2b antibody (P85-Ab) assay, highlighting its superior sensitivity and specificity for early nasopharyngeal carcinoma detection compared to established EBV-based b
A novel 3D-printed transoral airway device, the Orocannula, provides reliable oxygen delivery and CO2 monitoring during sedation with high retention and minimal flow obstruction, potentially improving patient safety during procedural sedati
This study evaluates the effectiveness of an antireflux diet combined with stress reduction against proton pump inhibitors, alginates, and antacids in treating laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, revealing diet adherence may offer superior sy
This study investigates how vocal fold positioning during adduction and abduction tasks influences bowing measurements in age-related vocal atrophy, highlighting the need for standardized assessment methods to improve diagnosis and manageme
A genetic study reveals that higher blood manganese levels are significantly associated with increased risks of oral cavity and HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas, suggesting a novel biomarker and potential target for preve
Higher Modified Frailty Index scores correlate with increased postoperative complications and emergency visits following total thyroidectomy, underscoring the value of frailty assessment in surgical risk stratification.
This review synthesizes evidence on factors influencing delays in postoperative radiotherapy for head and neck cancer in rural settings, emphasizing communication, coordination, and community resources to inform strategies that improve care
This review synthesizes evidence on swallowing function and perioperative complications following transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC), highlighting excellent short-term swallowing outcomes and
A machine learning algorithm can generate synthetic CT images from temporal bone MRI, enabling visualization of bone and soft tissue simultaneously without radiation, useful for otologic surgical planning and localization.
This retrospective study demonstrates that open bedside surgical tracheostomy (OBST) is as safe as operating room tracheostomy (ORST), with similar complication rates and a significant cost reduction, supporting OBST as the preferred approa
This study found that patient-reported speech/voice and related head-and-neck symptoms can help predict hypoglossal neuropathy risk after oropharyngeal cancer treatment, supporting earlier surveillance with the MDASI-HN-NERVE score.
Preoperative cardiac testing in children with very severe OSA had low diagnostic yield and rarely changed management. Risk appeared highest in obese adolescents with AHI >50 events/hour.
A 2026 PLOS One superiority trial found that internet-based vestibular rehabilitation was not superior to structured written instructions after acute vertigo. The result is clinically useful because the comparator was active, adherence was
In patients with head and neck cancer, living in the most socioeconomically disadvantaged areas was associated with poorer pretreatment head and neck cancer–specific quality of life, while associations with other quality-of-life domains wer
