Otolaryngology/Head and Neck (all articles)

This study aimed to compare the efficacy of perioperative vs. postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation in reducing symptomatic hypocalcemia in patients who underwent thyroidectomy.

In a randomized placebo-controlled trial involving 134 patients, one group received calcium carbonate and alfacalcidol both 3 days before surgery and for 14 days after surgery, while the other group received the same treatment only after surgery.

Results showed that the perioperative group had significantly lower rates of symptomatic and biochemical hypocalcemia compared to the postoperative group. Patients who underwent central neck dissection were at increased risk of symptomatic hypocalcemia in this study, so perioperative supplementation could be more beneficial for these patients.

Article: Perioperative versus postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy: a randomized placebo controlled trial – International Journal of Surgery

Cross-sectional study | Risk factors for hearing loss at birth in newborns with congenital CMV infection

28 Feb, 2023 | 13:20h | UTC

Risk Factors for Hearing Loss at Birth in Newborns With Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection – JAMA Pediatrics (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Factors ID’d for Hearing Loss in Newborns With Congenital Cytomegalovirus – HealthDay

Commentaries on Twitter

Findings of this cross-sectional study suggest that newborns with congenital cytomegalovirus infection and petechiae at birth, periventricular cysts on MRI, or a seroconversion in the first trimester had a higher risk of congenital hearing loss. https://t.co/csecGRFjug

— JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery (@JAMAOto) January 3, 2023

A study in @JAMAOto examines the association of clinical independent risk factors and hearing loss in congenital CMV https://t.co/n0ScC6eMuB #EBNEOalerts #neoEBM #neotwitter pic.twitter.com/j1R5law7bo

— Evidence-Based Neo (@EBNEO) January 18, 2023

Consensus Statement | Standardized imaging and reporting for thyroid ultrasound

24 Feb, 2023 | 13:52h | UTC

Standardized Imaging and Reporting for Thyroid Ultrasound: Korean Society of Thyroid Radiology Consensus Statement and Recommendation – Korean Journal of Radiology

SR | Tranexamic acid for the reduction of bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery

24 Feb, 2023 | 13:39h | UTC

Tranexamic acid for the reduction of bleeding during functional endoscopic sinus surgery – Cochrane Library

M-A | Complications of percutaneous tracheostomy in critically ill adults with obesity

13 Feb, 2023 | 12:37h | UTC

Complication Rate of Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy in Critically Ill Adults With Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery (free for a limited period)

RCT | Medial retropharyngeal nodal region sparing radiotherapy vs. standard radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma

7 Feb, 2023 | 14:09h | UTC

Medial retropharyngeal nodal region sparing radiotherapy versus standard radiotherapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma: open label, non-inferiority, multicentre, randomised, phase 3 trial – The BMJ

Commentary: Web-Based System Works Well for Diagnosis, Treatment of Recurrent Vertigo – HealthDay

Commentary on Twitter

Patients may benefit from treating benign paroxysmal positional vertigo themselves using a web-guided system. https://t.co/9Hjwb0XGnl

— JAMA Neurology (@JAMANeuro) January 20, 2023

RCT | Intranasal mometasone furoate and saline are similarly effective for sleep-disordered breathing in children

23 Jan, 2023 | 13:39h | UTC

Effectiveness of Intranasal Mometasone Furoate vs Saline for Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics (free for a limited period)

News Release: Simple nasal spray significantly reduces snoring and breathing difficulties in children – Murdoch Childrens Research Institute

Commentary: Pediatric Sleep-Disordered Breathing Managed in Primary Care with Corticosteroid or Saline – HCP Live

Commentary on Twitter

Study suggests that in primary care, first-line treatment of sleep-disordered breathing in children could include 6 weeks of intranasal saline, or corticosteroid, which may resolve symptoms in almost one-half of children. https://t.co/oWrwcjgkPS @kirstenperrett

— JAMA Pediatrics (@JAMAPediatrics) January 17, 2023

M-A | Efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis

20 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTC

Efficacy of probiotics in the management of halitosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis – BMJ Open

Commentary: Probiotic bacteria found in fermented foods might help dispel bad breath – BMJ Open Blog

Vestibular migraine treatment: a comprehensive practical review

19 Jan, 2023 | 13:57h | UTC

Vestibular migraine treatment: a comprehensive practical review – Brain

Study shows younger age at first acute otitis media and daycare attendance are the most important predictors for recurrence

13 Jan, 2023 | 13:22h | UTC

Window of Susceptibility to Acute Otitis Media Infection – Pediatrics

Invited commentary: Predicting Recurrent Acute Otitis Media and the Need for Tympanostomy: A Powerful Tool – Pediatrics

NICE Guideline | Thyroid cancer: assessment and management

11 Jan, 2023 | 14:34h | UTC

Thyroid cancer: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Guideline | Hearing loss in children

11 Jan, 2023 | 14:16h | UTC

Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology ‒ hearing loss in children – Part I ‒ Evaluation – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

Task force Guideline of Brazilian Society of Otology – hearing loss in children – Part II — Treatment – Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology

M-A | Association of hearing aids and cochlear implants with cognitive decline and dementia

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:43h | UTC

Association of Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants With Cognitive Decline and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Neurology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Review Links Hearing Aid Devices With Reduced Cognitive Decline – HealthDay

Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:42h | UTC

Dementia and hearing-aid use: a two-way street – Age and Ageing

MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review

10 Jan, 2023 | 14:33h | UTC

MRI of acute neck infections: evidence summary and pictorial review – Insights into Imaging

Review | Voice restoration in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients with a tracheostomy

9 Jan, 2023 | 13:44h | UTC

Benefits and options for voice restoration in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients with a tracheostomy – Journal of the Intensive Care Society

M-A | Test characteristics of ultrasound for the diagnosis of peritonsillar abscess

International consensus statement on allergy and rhinology: allergic rhinitis

Feasibility and efficacy of microwave ablation in the treatment of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a prospective cohort study

SR | Parathyroidectomy for adults with primary hyperparathyroidism

Evidence Analysis | Menière’s disease: experience, evidence gaps & treatment choices

RCT | Perioperative vs. postoperative calcium and vitamin D supplementation to prevent symptomatic hypocalcemia after total thyroidectomy