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Does an Otolaryngology-Specific Database Have Added Value? A Comparative Feasibility Analysis
Conclusion An otolaryngology-specific database has added utility when compared with already available national ambulatory databases. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Bellmunt, A. M., Roberts, R., Lee, W. T., Schulz, K., Pynnonen, M. A., Crowson, M. G., Witsell, D., Parham, K., Langman, A., Vambutas, A., Ryan, S. E., Shin, J. J. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Evaluation of Compliance for Treatment of Sudden Hearing Loss: A CHEER Network Study
Conclusions There is opportunity for nonotolaryngologists to improve for statements 3 and 5-7. Otolaryngologists are compliant with many of the KASs overall, but there is significant room for improvement. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Witsell, D. L., Khoury, T., Schulz, K. A., Stachler, R., Tucci, D. L., Wojdyla, D. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Variation in the Use of Vestibular Diagnostic Testing for Patients Presenting to Otolaryngology Clinics with Dizziness
Conclusion There is significant variation in use and timing of vestibular diagnostic testing across otolaryngology clinics. The CHEER network research database does not contain outcome data. These results illustrate the critical need for research that examines outcomes as related to vestibular testing. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Piker, E. G., Schulz, K., Parham, K., Vambutas, A., Witsell, D., Tucci, D., Shin, J. J., Pynnonen, M. A., Nguyen-Huynh, A., Crowson, M., Ryan, S. E., Langman, A., Roberts, R., Wolfley, A., Lee, W. T. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Multi-institutional Study of Voice Disorders and Voice Therapy Referral: Report from the CHEER Network
Conclusions The CHEER network successfully enrolled a representative sample of patients with dysphonia. Common diagnoses were vocal strain, reflux, and benign vocal fold lesions; commonly reported treatment recommendations included speech/voice therapy and antireflux medication. Recommendation for speech/voice therapy was associated with academic practice type. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Misono, S., Marmor, S., Roy, N., Mau, T., Cohen, S. M. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Tonsillectomy Bleed Rates across the CHEER Practice Research Network: Pursuing Guideline Adherence and Quality Improvement
Conclusion A site descriptor database built to expedite clinical research can be used for practice assessment and quality improvement. These data were also useful to identify patient risk factors for posttonsillectomy bleed. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Lee, W. T., Witsell, D. L., Parham, K., Shin, J. J., Chapurin, N., Pynnonen, M. A., Langman, A., Nguyen-Huynh, A., Ryan, S. E., Vambutas, A., Roberts, R. S., Schulz, K. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Thyroid Disease and Surgery in CHEER: The Nations Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Practice-Based Network
Conclusion This is the first overview of malignant and benign thyroid disease through CHEER. It shows how the RDC can be used alone and with national guidelines to inform of clinical practice patterns in academic and community sites. This demonstrates the potential for future thyroid-related studies utilizing the otolaryngology–head and neck surgery practice-based research network. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Parham, K., Chapurin, N., Schulz, K., Shin, J. J., Pynnonen, M. A., Witsell, D. L., Langman, A., Nguyen-Huynh, A., Ryan, S. E., Vambutas, A., Wolfley, A., Roberts, R., Lee, W. T. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Menieres Disease: A CHEER Database Study of Local and Regional Patient Encounter and Procedure Patterns
Conclusion This is the first practice-based clinical research database study to describe MD practice patterns. We demonstrate that academic otolaryngology–head and neck surgery providers perform significantly more operative procedures than do community providers for MD, and we validate these data with an independent Medicare spending database. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Crowson, M. G., Schulz, K., Parham, K., Vambutas, A., Witsell, D., Lee, W. T., Shin, J. J., Pynnonen, M. A., Nguyen-Huynh, A., Ryan, S. E., Langman, A. Tags: Special Focus Section: CHEER Source Type: research

Ethics of Placebo Control in Trials for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: Counterpoint
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shuman, A. G. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Ethics of Placebo Control in Trials for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) involves sudden loss of hearing from cochlear or retrocochlear origin of unknown cause. Systemic corticosteroids may be considered in the management of ISSNHL. However, an updated Cochrane systematic review concludes that "the value of steroids in the treatment of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss remains unclear since the evidence obtained from randomized controlled trials is contradictory in outcome." Therefore, a new clinical trial that addresses this question is mandatory. A first step in its design is to determine if placebo control would be ethically acc...
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Maldonado Fernandez, M., Kornetsky, S., Rubio Rodriguez, L. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Bridging the Otolaryngology Peer Review Knowledge Gap: A Call for a Residency Development Program
Current otolaryngology literature and future scientific direction rely heavily on a rigorous peer review process. Just as manuscripts warrant thoughtful review with constructive feedback to the authors, the same can be said for critiques written by novice peer reviewers. Formal scientific peer review training programs are lacking. Recognizing this knowledge gap, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery is excited to offer its new Resident Reviewer Development Program. All otolaryngology residents who are postgraduate year 2 and above and in excellent academic standing are eligible to participate in this mentored program,...
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Schmalbach, C. E. Tags: Commentaries Source Type: research

Regent: A New Otolaryngology Clinical Data Registry
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Denneny, J. C. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

The Potential of Life with CHEER
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Shin, J. J. Tags: Editorials Source Type: research

Highlights from the Current Issue: July 2016
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - June 30, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Krouse, J. H. Tags: Highlights Source Type: research

Corrigendum
Elluru RG, Friess MR, Richter GT, et al. Multicenter evaluation of the effectiveness of systemic propranolol in the treatment of airway hemangiomas. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015;153:452-460. (Original DOI: 10.1177/0194599815591809) (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Tags: Information and Announcements Source Type: research

Surgical Correction of the "Sunken Ear": An Auricular Positional Change after Canal Wall Down Mastoidectomy
(Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)
Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 31, 2016 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: van Hövell tot Westerflier, C. V. A., van Wijk, M. P., Kon, M. Tags: Clinical Techniques and Technology Source Type: research