Objective This update of a 2004 guideline codeveloped by the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians, provides evidence-based recommendations to manage otitis media with effusion (OME), defined as the presence of...
High definition endoscopic ear surgery (EES) redefines traditional middle ear anatomical perspectives. The surgeon can observe in situ anatomical relationships with angled objectives in a way that the traditional microscopic view, with step-wise removal of structures is unable to achieve. The identical surgical view for...
Here is an interesting article in economist.com that highlights the dangers of head trauma in sport: Bang to rights - Science is taking big steps toward understanding the impact of concussion ...
ENT Pod cast from Dr Nirmal Patel discussing Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss. ...
Looking to have better sleep? More and more research is demonstrating the effect of screens on sleep. This work on teenagers showed that using orange glasses to filter the blue light helps: http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21651112-screens-bedtime-harm-sleep-effect-biggest-teenagers-sleep...
Good news regarding Quantified Microbiome, we are getting closer to monitoring our gut bacteria ourselves and seeing if there really is any damage from antibiotics. A recent article by Carl Zimmer talks about this in greater detail. Here's an excerpt: Some of my friends are sporting wristbands...
A recent article discusses the guidelines for limiting noise exposure in children and teenagers. Here's an excerpt: Hearing plays an essential role in communication, speech and language development, and learning. Even a small amount of hearing loss can have profound, negative effects on speech, language comprehension, communication,...
An interesting article examining strategies that may increase the use of prescribed hearing aids. Those of you with hearing loss or those who have family members that use hearing aids may find it useful. Here's an excerpt: WHY AREN’T YOU WEARING YOUR HEARING AIDS? Sorry for shouting;...
Interested in sleeping better? Here's a nice post on the science of sleeping, the importance of sleep and how to get a good night’s sleep. Worth a read. Here's an excerpt: On February 13, 1972, Michel Siffre climbed into a cave in southwest Texas. It would be...