What Otolaryngologists Can Learn from Athletes
Evan Lee Salim
The demanding world of otolaryngology, much like elite athletics, requires a unique blend of precision, resilience, and unwavering focus. While the operating room may not feature the roar of a…
Evan Lee Salim
Lord of the (Magnetic) Rings: Rigid Bronchoscopy for Aspirated Magnetic Foreign Bodies in Tertiary Bronchi
Airway foreign body aspiration in children remains a significant pediatric emergency, presenting a spectrum of challenges from mild discomfort to life-threatening airway obstruction. While organic materials like food particles and…
Embolized Middle Meningeal Artery as a Surgical Landmark in Infratemporal Fossa
A novel surgical technique leveraging the embolized middle meningeal artery (MMA) as a critical landmark has demonstrated significant success in the complex removal of a giant cell tumor within the…
The Devaluation of Otolaryngology: An Evaluation of CMS’s Involvement in Physician Reimbursement
A groundbreaking study published in The Laryngoscope reveals a significant and escalating trend: the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is increasingly altering the relative value units (RVUs) recommended…
Short-Term Efficacy of Biologics in Recalcitrant Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A recent comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis has shed significant light on the potential of biologic therapies in managing recalcitrant Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis (AFRS), a particularly challenging subtype of chronic…
The Triological Society Celebrates Excellence in Otolaryngology at the Combined Sections Meeting
The Triological Society, a distinguished body representing leaders in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, convened its annual Combined Sections Meeting in Orlando, Florida, from January 22-24, 2024. This pivotal event served…
Is the SLOR in Otolaryngology Residency Applications Contributing to Rural Disparities?
Rural communities across the United States are facing a growing crisis in accessing specialized medical care, with otolaryngology services being a significant area of concern. Patients in these underserved regions…
AI Transforms Otolaryngology: Revolutionizing Recruitment, Operations, and Education
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare is rapidly moving from theoretical discussions to tangible applications, profoundly impacting various medical specialties, including otolaryngology. This transformative shift was a central…
Sunshine and Mentorship: The Triological Society’s Combined Sections Meeting Fosters Scholarly Growth
The Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) of the Triological Society, a cornerstone event in the otolaryngology academic calendar, recently concluded, underscoring its enduring commitment to fostering scholarly advancement and robust mentorship…
Gap Year for Research: Is It Worth It?
The landscape of medical education, particularly for highly competitive specialties like otolaryngology, is increasingly shaped by the strategic decision of medical trainees to take a gap year for research. This…
