Otolaryngology/Head and Neck (all articles)
Management of Asthma Associated with Ear, Nose and Throat Comorbidities
2 Dec, 2018 | 23:22h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Treatments for HPV-Positive Throat Cancer Compared
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:29h | UTCCommentaries: De-intensified treatment in human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer – The Lancet (free) AND Standard chemotherapy treatment for HPV-positive throat cancer remains the most effective, study finds – University of Birmingham (free)
Review: Audiovestibular Symptoms in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases
30 Nov, 2018 | 01:25h | UTCAudiovestibular Symptoms in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases – Journal of Immunology Research (free)
Update on Vertigo in Autoimmune Disorders
20 Nov, 2018 | 14:50h | UTC
Retrospective Cohort: Incidence of Indications for Tonsillectomy and Frequency of Evidence-Based Surgery
17 Nov, 2018 | 23:34h | UTCIncidence of indications for tonsillectomy and frequency of evidence-based surgery: a 12-year retrospective cohort study of primary care electronic records – British Journal of General Practice (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Most children who have their tonsils removed don’t benefit – The Conversation (free) AND Seven in 8 children’s tonsillectomies are unnecessary – University of Birmingham (free) AND ‘Too many children’ have tonsils removed unnecessarily – BBC (free)
European Position Statement on Diagnosis, and Treatment of Meniere’s Disease
11 Oct, 2018 | 20:03h | UTC
Systematic Review: Antibiotics for Acute Rhinosinusitis in Adults
14 Sep, 2018 | 02:01h | UTCAntibiotics for acute rhinosinusitis in adults – Cochrane Library (free for a limited period)
Summary: Antibiotics for sinus infection of short duration in adults – Cochrane Library (free)
“Considering antibiotic resistance, and the very low incidence of serious complications, we conclude there is no place for antibiotics for people with uncomplicated acute rhinosinusitis.”
A Review of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer
2 Sep, 2018 | 02:03h | UTCA Review of HPV-Related Head and Neck Cancer – Journal of Clinical Medicine (free)
Perspective: Earwax, Of All Things, Poses Unrecognized Risk In Long-Term Care
31 Aug, 2018 | 02:32h | UTCEarwax, Of All Things, Poses Unrecognized Risk In Long-Term Care – Kaiser Health News (free)
“Of all the indignities that come with aging, excessive earwax may be the most insidious… when it goes unrecognized, it can pose serious problems, especially for the 2.2 million people who live in U.S. nursing homes and assisted living centers.”
Randomized Trial: Oral Steroids for Resolution of Otitis Media with Effusion in Children
23 Aug, 2018 | 22:36h | UTCInvited commentary: Helping children with hearing loss from otitis media with effusion – The Lancet (free)
“Short-course oral prednisolone is not an effective treatment for most children aged 2–8 years with persistent otitis media with effusion but is well tolerated—findings from OSTRICH, the first placebo-controlled trial” (via @TheLancet see Tweet)
Randomized Trial: Reducing the Burden of Dizziness in Middle-aged and Older People
16 Aug, 2018 | 23:24h | UTCSource: EvidenceAlerts
Study: Use of Oximetry to Determine Need for Adenotonsillectomy for Sleep-Disordered Breathing
16 Aug, 2018 | 23:11h | UTCUse of Oximetry to Determine Need for Adenotonsillectomy for Sleep-Disordered Breathing – Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Oximetry Results Help Determine Need for Adenotonsillectomy – Medscape (free registration required)
Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Carcinoma
20 Jul, 2018 | 01:49h | UTC
Guideline: Primary Imaging Test and Appropriate Biopsy Methods for Thyroid Nodules
13 Jul, 2018 | 01:36h | UTC
Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis
29 Jun, 2018 | 03:14h | UTC
Cross-Sectional Study: Portable Music Players Associated with Hearing Loss in Children
29 Jun, 2018 | 02:11h | UTCAssociation Between Portable Music Player Use and Hearing Loss Among Children of School Age in the Netherlands – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Portable music players tied to hearing loss in kids – Reuters (free) AND Portable Music Player Use Linked to Hearing Loss in Children – MPR (free)
NICE Guideline: Hearing Loss in Adults
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:52h | UTC
Review: Managing Patients with Chronic Cough
22 Jun, 2018 | 02:37h | UTCSee also recently published CHEST guidelines on the management of cough in specific populations: Classification of Cough as a Symptom in Adults and Management Algorithms (free) AND Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Acute Cough Associated With the Common Cold (free) AND Cough Due to TB and Other Chronic Infections (free) AND Chronic Cough Due to Gastroesophageal Reflux in Adults (free) AND Symptomatic Treatment of Cough Among Adult Patients With Lung Cancer (free) AND Cough in the athlete (free) AND Occupational and Environmental Contributions to Chronic Cough in Adults (free) AND Treatment of Unexplained Chronic Cough (free) AND Use of Management Pathways or Algorithms in Children With Chronic Cough (free) AND Management of Children With Chronic Wet Cough and Protracted Bacterial Bronchitis (free)
NICE Guideline: Cancer of the Upper Aerodigestive Tract
15 Jun, 2018 | 02:14h | UTC
Cohort Study: Tonsillectomy in Childhood Linked with Increased Risk of Respiratory Diseases
15 Jun, 2018 | 01:43h | UTCAssociation of Long-Term Risk of Respiratory, Allergic, and Infectious Diseases With Removal of Adenoids and Tonsils in Childhood – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Tonsillectomy in childhood raises risk of respiratory diseases – OnMedica (free) AND Tonsillectomy, Adenoidectomy in Childhood Tied to Long-Term Health Risks – Physician’s First Watch (free) AND Tonsillectomy Risks May Outweigh Benefits – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Randomized Trial: Once-a-Week vs Once-Every-3-Weeks Cisplatin Chemoradiation for Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer
6 Jun, 2018 | 21:47h | UTCCommentary: Once-Weekly vs Every-3-Week Cisplatin Chemoradiation in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer – The ASCO Post (free)
Research: New Type of Vertigo Identified
29 May, 2018 | 17:40h | UTCRecurrent spontaneous vertigo with interictal headshaking nystagmus – Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: New Type of Vertigo Identified – American Academy of Neurology (free) AND Neurologists Identify New Type of Vertigo – MPR (free) AND New Type of Treatable Vertigo Identified – Medscape (free registration required) AND New Type of Spontaneous Vertigo Identified in Korea – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Systematic Review: Burden of Allergic Rhinitis and Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis on Adolescents
28 May, 2018 | 12:32h | UTCCommentary: Impact of Allergic Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis on Adolescents “Far-Reaching” – MPR (free)
NCCN Guideline: Head and Neck Cancers
16 May, 2018 | 00:46h | UTCNCCN Guidelines Insights: Head and Neck Cancers, Version 1.2018 (free)
Systematic Review: Grommets (Ventilation Tubes) for Recurrent Acute Otitis Media in Children
16 May, 2018 | 00:45h | UTCGrommets (ventilation tubes) for recurrent acute otitis media in children – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Grommets for children with recurring acute middle ear infections – Cochrane Library (free)