Otolaryngology
Therapies for Olfactory Dysfunction — an Update.
7 Feb, 2022 | 08:29h | UTCTherapies for Olfactory Dysfunction — an Update – Current Allergy and Asthma Reports (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
M-A of 26 observational studies found hearing loss and dual sensory loss are linked to excess all-cause and cardiovascular mortality.
3 Feb, 2022 | 08:22h | UTCAssociations of Hearing Loss and Dual Sensory Loss With Mortality: A Systematic Review, Meta-analysis, and Meta-regression of 26 Observational Studies With 1 213 756 Participants – JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Author Interview: Associations of Hearing Loss and Dual Sensory Loss With Mortality
[Preprint] High prevalence of olfactory disorders 18 months after contracting COVID-19.
26 Jan, 2022 | 02:11h | UTCHigh prevalence of olfactory disorders 18 months after contracting COVID-19 – medRxiv
Commentaries:
Half of first-wave Covid cases may have lasting harm to sense of smell – The Guardian
Prevalence of olfactory dysfunction 18 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection – News Medical
Systematic Review: Oral antihistamine‐decongestant‐analgesic combinations for the common cold.
26 Jan, 2022 | 01:31h | UTCOral antihistamine‐decongestant‐analgesic combinations for the common cold – Cochrane Library
Commentary: Oral antihistamine-decongestant-analgesic combinations for the common cold – Cochrane Library
RCT: Endoscopic sinus surgery with medical therapy vs. medical therapy alone for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps.
12 Jan, 2022 | 08:51h | UTCEndoscopic sinus surgery with medical therapy versus medical therapy for chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps: a multicentre, randomised, controlled trial – The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
NEW Research—Endoscopic sinus surgery + medical therapy > medical therapy alone in pts w/ chronic rhinosinusitis w/ nasal polyps (although minimal clinically important difference was not met)
From Wytske Fokkens & colleagues https://t.co/VKxCQZ97Am pic.twitter.com/IzXq712lNL
— The Lancet Respiratory Medicine (@LancetRespirMed) January 8, 2022
Systematic Review: Antibiotics for adults and children with sore throats.
10 Dec, 2021 | 10:02h | UTCSummary: Antibiotics for adults and children with sore throats – Cochrane Library
Original Research: Antibiotics for treatment of sore throat in children and adults – Cochrane Library
Choosing Wisely: Nine pediatric otolaryngology recommendations.
9 Nov, 2021 | 01:09h | UTCSee complete lists of low-value practices: Choosing Wisely U.S. / Choosing Wisely UK / Choosing Wisely Australia AND Choosing Wisely Canada
Retrospective cohort study: corticosteroid treatment linked to lower odds of surgical drainage among pediatric patients with retropharyngeal and parapharyngeal abscesses.
28 Oct, 2021 | 09:52h | UTC
Clinical Report | Topical nasal decongestant Oxymetazoline: safety considerations for perioperative pediatric use.
6 Oct, 2021 | 10:01h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Sleep‐disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease in children and adolescents.
23 Sep, 2021 | 10:02h | UTCNews release: Obstructive sleep apnea is common in kids and may impact blood pressure, heart health – American Heart Association
RCT: Prophylactic steroids prevent hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
15 Sep, 2021 | 08:44h | UTCUse of Prophylactic Steroids to Prevent Hypocalcemia and Voice Dysfunction in Patients Undergoing Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Author interview: Prophylactic Steroids for Postthyroidectomy Hypocalcemia and Voice Dysfunction
Commentary: IV Steroid Before Thyroidectomy Prevents Complications — One dose of dexamethasone reduced hypocalcemia, voice issues – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Commentary on Twitter
This RCT with 192 patients found that pre-op dexamethasone resulted in a reduction in hypocalcemia at 24 hrs post-op by 24% and reduction in voice dysfunction at 24 hrs by 25%. Strong evidence in supporting a pre-op 8mg dose of dexamethasone @JAMAOto https://t.co/UIt18DXclN
— Jay Piccirillo, MD (@PiccirilloJay) September 5, 2021
Differentiating central from peripheral causes of acute vertigo in an emergency setting with the HINTS, STANDING, and ABCD2 tests: A diagnostic cohort study.
6 Sep, 2021 | 10:36h | UTCDifferentiating central from peripheral causes of acute vertigo in an emergency setting with the HINTS, STANDING, and ABCD2 tests: A diagnostic cohort study – Academic Emergency Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Can We Detect Central Vertigo on Exam? – Journal Feed
Study: Macrolide use significantly associated with both prevalent and incident tinnitus.
22 Aug, 2021 | 22:11h | UTCCommentary: Macrolide Use and Tinnitus: A New Safety Ringtone? – NEJM Journal Watch (free for a limited period)
ASCO Guideline: Salivary gland hypofunction and/or xerostomia induced by nonsurgical cancer therapies.
19 Aug, 2021 | 08:50h | UTC
Clinical Picture: Mucormycosis after COVID-19 in a patient with diabetes.
6 Aug, 2021 | 10:09h | UTCMucormycosis after COVID-19 in a patient with diabetes – The Lancet
Related:
COVID-19 and mucormycosis superinfection: the perfect storm.
What is mucormycosis, the fungal infection affecting COVID patients in India?
[Preprint] The Emergence of COVID-19 Associated Mucormycosis: Analysis of Cases From 18 Countries.
Mucormycosis: The ‘black fungus’ maiming Covid patients in India
Global Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Mucormycosis
Severe hearing loss in adults: finding out whether cochlear implants or hearing aids are better.
16 Jul, 2021 | 10:27h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Severe hearing loss in adults: finding out whether #CochlearImplants or #HearingAids are better: https://t.co/II0l1G74ny In a new @CochraneUK blog, Dr Adele Horobin from @NottmBRC discusses @COACH_trial, a new clinical trial seeking to find an answer. #LivingWithLTCs #HearingLoss pic.twitter.com/4Tx4jUC1KO
— The Cochrane Library (@CochraneLibrary) July 7, 2021
Study Commentary: Decreased Antibiotic Use for Acute Otitis Media and Acute Sinusitis Following Implementation of Childhood PCV13 Immunization.
8 Jul, 2021 | 08:54h | UTC
Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations.
5 Jul, 2021 | 01:19h | UTCOtolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery
Commentary: AAO/HNS Issue Guideline for Opioid Use After Otolaryngologic Surgery – HealthDay
Study finds 96.1% of patients objectively recovered from anosmia 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis.
28 Jun, 2021 | 09:49h | UTCClinical Outcomes for Patients With Anosmia 1 Year After COVID-19 Diagnosis – JAMA Network Open
Commentary: Did Covid-19 take your taste and smell? Here’s when they may return – CNN AND Lost Sense of Smell Returns for Almost All COVID Survivors – HealthDay
Review: Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of primary ciliary dyskinesia.
21 Jun, 2021 | 08:27h | UTCAdvances in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia: A Review – JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
RCT: Tympanostomy-tube placement does not reduce episodes of acute otitis media among children 6 to 35 months of age with recurrent acute otitis media
13 May, 2021 | 05:57h | UTCCommentary: No lasting benefit to tubes over antibiotics for childhood ear infections – University of Pittsburgh
Clinical Manifestation, Evaluation, and Rehabilitative Strategy of Dysphagia Associated With COVID-19
27 Apr, 2021 | 08:29h | UTC
Study shows antihistamines may impair response to exercise training
16 Apr, 2021 | 06:06h | UTCCommentary: Histamine-suppressing drugs found to reduce benefits of exercise – MedicalXpress
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Extremely excited to finally share our newest paper: Histamine H1 and H2 receptors are essential transducers of the integrative exercise training response in humans. Published today in @ScienceAdvances. A thread: (1/12)https://t.co/R4FNiKWyG9 pic.twitter.com/U2HFHOY9eA
— Thibaux Van der Stede (@ThibauxV) April 14, 2021
COVID associated with hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo – new study confirms link
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:19h | UTCOriginal study: One year on: an updated systematic review of SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19 and audio-vestibular symptoms – International Journal of Audiology
USPSTF Statement: Current evidence is insufficient to recommend screening for hearing loss in older adults
24 Mar, 2021 | 08:12h | UTCScreening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Editorial: Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Insufficient Evidence Does Not Mean Insufficient Benefit – JAMA AND United States Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation for Hearing-Loss Screening Among Older Adults: An Opportunity in Insufficient Evidence – AMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery AND USPSTF Recommendations for Hearing Loss Screening in Asymptomatic Older Adults—A Case of Missing Evidence and Missing Treatment Options – JAMA Network Open
Evidence Report: Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
Author interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults – JAMA
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults