Otolaryngology
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Thyroidectomy Beneficial but Risky for Hashimoto Disease
The beneficial effect lasts up to 5 years but with a substantially higher risk for complications than initially anticipated.
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Study Suggests Inappropriate Use of Thyroid Ultrasounds
“It seems to be that we’re detecting smaller and smaller nodules. …Why are people being referred for all these ultrasounds? We looked for the...
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Endoscopic sinus surgery for chronic rhinosinusitis has no impact on comorbid asthma
A unique approach to explore the effects of endoscopic sinus surgery in a real-world context.
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Sentinel central events prevalent during DISE for obstructive sleep apnea
“We also saw that the majority of these SCents eventually transitioned to obstructive events after approximately 12 minutes, which is often past...
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Measures of PTH predict postthyroidectomy hypocalcemia
“This measure can serve as a guide for discharging patients the same day, with instructions to return if they develop any symptoms of hypocalcemia...
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New cancer survival calculator focuses on oral cancer
The broader aim of developing the tool is for this new approach to be “applicable for developing future prognostic models of cancer and noncancer...
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Parathyroidectomy does not preserve kidney function in seniors
For adults age 60 or older with primary hyperparathyroidism, preservation of kidney function should not be a primary consideration when making...
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New ESC guidelines for cutting CV risk in noncardiac surgery
The guidelines, which aim to reduce cardiovascular complications from noncardiac surgery, introduce new concepts and recommendations, compared...
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Add AFib to noncardiac surgery risk evaluation: New support
Preexisting atrial fibrillation should again be part of pre–noncardiac surgery cardiac risk assessment, argues a new report.
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Deaths rare in tonsillectomy, but some children at more risk
Children who die are more likely to have a complex chronic condition such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome.
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COVID-19 vaccines do not trigger sudden hearing loss: Study
“There was not an increase in cases of sudden [sensorineural] hearing loss associated with COVID-19 vaccination compared to previously published...