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Psychology of Performance
This article provides a brief overview of psychological factors that influence performance, such as performance anxiety and different kinds of stress. This review also provides a brief description of external and internal factors which may impact a performer and techniques that have been linked to better stress management and emotion regulation.Recent FindingsNumerous psychoneurobiological factors can influence the inner life of a performer and impact their ability to function. It is important for a performer and their care team to understand the potential impact of stress and traumatic stress on various layers of the nerv...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Central Compartment Atopic Disease: What Are the Defining Clinical Features?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe goal of this narrative is to educate clinicians on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiologic findings, and treatment strategies of central compartment atopic disease.Recent FindingsCentral compartment atopic disease (CCAD) is a relatively recently described chronic rhinosinusitis phenotype involving polypoid changes of central sinonasal compartment related to inhalant allergy exposure. This review highlights the current understanding of the pathophysiology of CCAD, relevant history, physical exam findings, and radiologic hallmarks in order to allow for appropriate clinical manageme...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Diversity, Culture and Practice: From Society to “the Bedside”
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe global landscape is constantly evolving. Modern technologies facilitate international communications and collaborations between leaders, researchers, clinicians, students, and friends. As we embrace the dynamism of our understanding of culture and its impact, we must recognize and work to reverse healthcare disparities among people. This has been the case in our evolving understanding of the influence culture has on our services in the area of assessment, treatment, and management of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).Recent FindingsThis paper expands on the notions of culture and ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Demystifying Vocal Hygiene: Considerations for Professional Voice Users
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDiscuss current literature and clinical experience related to vocal hygiene, with special consideration for the professional and performing voice user.Recent FindingsUse and non-use-related vocal hygiene factors that may impact professional and performing voice users include hydration, laryngeal irritants, phonotrauma, and voice rest. Key considerations include monitoring both systemic and surface hydration, maintaining awareness of key signs and symptoms of reflux, avoiding phonotraumatic patterns and/or learning to pace voice use when high-impact vocal behaviors are required. Complete voice rest ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Empty Nose Syndrome: The Case for “Functional Nasal Obstruction” as a Predisposing Risk Prior to Nasal Surgery
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAlthough empty nose syndrome (ENS) is axiomatically defined post nasal surgery, these patients present to otolaryngologists with complaints of nasal airflow dysfunction preoperatively. The critical question of how to resolve ENS should be in the preoperative assessment rather than focusing on interventions  post nasal surgery. There are no proven factors from surgery that predict ENS post turbinate surgery. We review the latest literature on ENS and evaluate developing trends in the understanding of its pathophysiology and associations. This review seeks to develop a modern approach to the managem...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - December 1, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Experimental Models of Sinonasal Tumors for Preclinical Testing of Candidate Targeted Therapies
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThis paper aims to describe the available in vitro and in vivo models of different sinonasal cancer subtypes as tools both for improving our knowledge of the signaling pathways involved in tumorigenesis and for evaluating the response to candidate therapeutic inhibitors in a preclinical setting.Recent FindingsStarting as far back as 1981, in vitro tumor models have been established from sinonasal malignancies. However, especially in the last decade, new cell lines have been presented fully annotated with clinical and genetic data, making them ideal for testing candidate anti-cancer agents targeting...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - November 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Correction to: Bridging the Gap: Musical and Pedagogical Terms for Voice Care Professionals
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Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - November 10, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Empty Nose Syndrome as an Iatrogenic Condition from Surgery
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to summarize the current literature regarding empty nose syndrome (ENS). This review explores the significance and role that surgery plays in the development of ENS.Recent FindingsENS may occur as consequence of nasal airflow aerodynamic alterations and sensorineural dysfunction. Computational fluid dynamic (CFD) investigations in ENS patients suggest a laminar jet of airflow tunnels towards the middle meatus at the expense of the inferior and superior nasal cavity. Thermoreceptor function responsible for the sensation of nasal patency is concurrently affected. Inferio...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - October 23, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

SWI/SNF-Deficient Sinonasal Carcinomas: Multidisciplinary Research Perspectives
AbstractPurpose of ReviewAn emerging subset of dismal sinonasal cancers are those characterized by the loss of a SWItch/Sucrose Non-Fermentable (SWI/SNF) complex unit, such as the SWI/SNF-related Matrix-associated Actin-dependent Regulator of Chromatin (SMARC), which includes two main subtypes: SMARCB1- and SMARCA4-deficient sinonasal carcinomas, ultimately leading to four distinct SWI/SNF-deficient sinonasal tumors. These cancers are rare entities and low treatment responsive malignancies. In fact, they are poorly differentiated and usually detected at a late stage, when invasion of facial and cranial regions had already ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - October 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Demystifying Vocal Hygiene: Considerations for Professional Voice Users
AbstractPurpose of ReviewDiscuss current literature and clinical experience related to vocal hygiene, with special consideration for the professional and performing voice user.Recent FindingsUse and non-use-related vocal hygiene factors that may impact professional and performing voice users include hydration, laryngeal irritants, phonotrauma, and voice rest. Key considerations include monitoring both systemic and surface hydration, maintaining awareness of key signs and symptoms of reflux, avoiding phonotraumatic patterns and/or learning to pace voice use when high-impact vocal behaviors are required. Complete voice rest ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - October 21, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Central Compartment Atopic Disease: What Are the Defining Clinical Features?
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe goal of this narrative is to educate clinicians on the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, radiologic findings, and treatment strategies of central compartment atopic disease.Recent FindingsCentral compartment atopic disease (CCAD) is a relatively recently described chronic rhinosinusitis phenotype involving polypoid changes of central sinonasal compartment related to inhalant allergy exposure. This review highlights the current understanding of the pathophysiology of CCAD, relevant history, physical exam findings, and radiologic hallmarks in order to allow for appropriate clinical manageme...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - October 11, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Approach Selection for Planum Sphenoidale and Tuberculum Sellae Meningiomas
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTuberculum sellae (TS) and planum sphenoidale (PS) meningiomas are common lesions of anterior skull base posing a surgical challenge due to their proximity to the optic apparatus and vessels of the anterior circle of Willis.Recent FindingsTraditionally, these lesions were attacked surgically via large transcranial approaches. However, with the advent and evolution of expanded endoscopic endonasal approaches as well as development of the minimally invasive “eye-brow” approaches, different choices of approach became available for these lesions. Regardless, the wide, yet smooth spectrum of anatomi...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - October 7, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Faculty and Leadership Advancement for People of Color in Otolaryngology
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo highlight the current state of faculty representation from groups underrepresented in medicine (UIM) within otolaryngology, to describe the common barriers UIM individuals face along the pipeline of academia, and to illustrate potential solutions for faculty and leadership advancement for people of color in otolaryngology.Recent FindingsBy 2045, current racial and ethnic minority groups will outnumber White Americans in the United States, yet faculty representation from groups UIM  remains remarkedly low, especially in otolaryngology. Currently, only 4.1% and 1.7% are Latino and Black full prof...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - September 27, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Ethical Issues in Rhinologic Surgery: Balancing Benevolent Care and Advancing Surgical Techniques
AbstractPurpose of ReviewTo consider ethical aspects of rhinologic surgery including surgical and medical treatment options, new technologies and techniques, informed consent and patient choice.Recent FindingsThe ethical principles of autonomy, justice, beneficence, non-maleficence and fidelity are fundamental to the practice of medicine as well as to the clinical research that informs new treatment options. Here, they are discussed in the context of treatment of benign rhinologic disease.SummarySurgeons are ethically bound to act in the best interests of the patient, informing and involving them in the clinical decisions ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - September 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Diversity, Culture and Practice: From Society to “the Bedside”
AbstractPurpose of ReviewThe global landscape is constantly evolving. Modern technologies facilitate international communications and collaborations between leaders, researchers, clinicians, students, and friends. As we embrace the dynamism of our understanding of culture and its impact, we must recognize and work to reverse healthcare disparities among people. This has been the case in our evolving understanding of the influence culture has on our services in the area of assessment, treatment, and management of swallowing and swallowing disorders (dysphagia).Recent FindingsThis paper expands on the notions of culture and ...
Source: Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports - September 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research