Otolaryngology (ENT) & Medical Science
AI in Otolaryngology Journals: Many Policies, Little Consensus
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly large language models (LLMs), into scholarly communication has created a significant policy vacuum within the field of otolaryngology. While AI…
Rhinology’s Persistent Gender Gap: A Deep Dive into Underrepresentation and Future Prospects
The field of rhinology, a specialized branch of otolaryngology focusing on the nose and sinuses, continues to grapple with a significant gender disparity, despite advancements in overall medical…
LAUNCH-ENT Mentoring Program: Inclusive Excellence
The Triological Society, in collaboration with the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), has launched LAUNCH-ENT, a pioneering mentoring program designed to foster inclusive excellence within…
Mobile Application as a Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Tinnitus: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A groundbreaking randomized clinical trial has demonstrated the significant efficacy of a smartphone-based digital therapeutic application in reducing tinnitus-related distress among adults suffering from chronic, bothersome tinnitus. The…
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Effect on Disease Severity in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis
A recent single-center retrospective cohort study conducted at Johns Hopkins Hospital has presented compelling preliminary evidence suggesting that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs), commonly prescribed for diabetes and…
Vocal Outcomes After COVR in Porcine Bilateral Vocal Fold Resection
A groundbreaking preclinical study has demonstrated promising results for restoring vocal function following severe vocal fold injury. Researchers at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, in collaboration…
Reevaluating the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 90-day CPAP adherence requirement: persistent use among early nonadherent patients
A recent study conducted at Kaiser Permanente Southern California challenges a long-standing Medicare policy, suggesting that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) rigid 90-day continuous positive…
