Rehabilitation Interventions for Head and Neck Cancer –Associated Lymphedema
This systematic review examines the current evidence for rehabilitation interventions in head and neck cancer –associated lymphedema. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Prognostic Value of Preoperative Molecular Testing in Bethesda V and VI Thyroid Nodules
This cohort study examines whether molecular profiling of Bethesda V and VI thyroid nodules is associated with improved prognostication and inform initial treatment. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Cochlear Implantation and Educational and Quality-of-Life Outcomes in Adolescence
This cohort study evaluates long-term educational outcomes and quality of life over 13 years after cochlear implantation in adolescents. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Long-term Outcomes After Radiotherapy vs Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer
This cross-sectional study determines the association between primary surgery or radiotherapy for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma and long-term patient-reported outcomes. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Long-term Outcomes in Adolescents After Childhood Cochlear Implantation
In their cohort study in this issue of JAMA Otolaryngology –Head& Neck Surgery, Cejas and colleagues report the long-term language, educational, and self-reported quality-of-life outcomes from a group of adolescents (9-19 years of age, with 9-13 years of cochlear implant [CI] experience) who were followed from the time of cochlear implantation through the Childhood Development After Cochlear Implantation study (CDaCI). This type of clinical research is challenging because of the long time course of follow-up and multiple measures required but is essential to document the influence that CIs have had on children throug...
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

The Unrealized Potential of the Reg-ent ENT Clinical Data Registry
Patient safety and quality improvement (QI) are key foci of health care reform and critically important elements in the patient care continuum. Despite sophisticated systems for electronic data capture, the ability to accurately and meaningfully measure quality using actionable, evidence-based metrics continues to hamper efforts to improve care delivery and outcomes, even as the US Centers for Medicare& Medicaid Services (CMS) have expanded the role of value-based payment systems. Because measuring the quality of care processes known to impact patient outcomes is critical to QI and health services research, there is a ...
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Dysphagia, Mild Dyspnea, and an Indolent Mass
A 15-year-old male presented with dysphagia to solid foods, and dyspnea when laying on the right side that had progressed during 8 months. What is your diagnosis? (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 29, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Association of Influenza Vaccination With Risk of Bell Palsy Among Older Adults in Taiwan
This case series assesses whether the incidence of Bell palsy increases following influenza vaccination in older adults. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Risk of Cardiovascular Events Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
This cohort study examines cardiovascular risk profiles, incident stroke, myocardial infarction, and mortality in US veterans with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Postoperative Complications and Reoperative Surgery in the Treatment of Patients With Zenker Diverticulum
This cohort study examines the outcomes of 3 different surgical methods used in managing Zenker diverticulum and the associations between patient characteristics. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Opioid Prescribing After Otolaryngology –Head and Neck Surgery
This cohort study examines the extent of mismatched opioid prescribing between hospitalization and discharge after otolaryngology –head and neck surgery. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 22, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Longitudinal Analysis of Caregiver Burden in Head and Neck Cancer
This cohort study evaluates the prevalence of and identifies risk factors for caregiver burden in head and neck cancer survivorship. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Association of Bilateral Vestibulopathy With and Without Hearing Loss With Cognitive-Motor Interference
This case-control study examines the association of bilateral vestibulopathy with and without hearing loss with cognitive and motor performance and cognitive-motor interference. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

CIQOL-35 Profile Associated With Improved Functional Abilities 12 Months After Cochlear Implantation
This cohort study examines whether the conditional minimal detectable change value is an effective metric for monitoring self-reported functional abilities following cochlear implantation. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research

Osteoradionecrosis and Proton Therapy —Reply
In Reply Thank you for your interest in our recent publication on osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw following proton radiation therapy (PRT) for head and neck cancer. We provide below the response to your comments. (Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: JAMA Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 15, 2023 Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research