- Home
- Your Messages
-
Smartest Doc
Daily Quiz CompetitionTest your clinical knowledge against other physicians in the USA by taking our FREE daily quiz!
New! PHYSICIAN REVIEW
Thousands of questions to assess your knowledge and aid exam prep!
- Physician Jobs (304)
- More
- Other Specialty
Otolaryngology News & Articles
MDLinx ENT:On this page you can find ranked summaries of the latest clinically-relevant ENT news articles, and medical journals updated every 24 hours. We’ve also included MDLinx Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery exclusive content chosen by our physician editor, D. Scott Cunningham, MD, PhD, and clinical pearls from our Smartest Doc daily quiz competition and Physician Review. Here’s how we do it:
We have a team of dedicated physician medical editors that sort, rank and summarize over 2,000 medical journals to provide you with the most updated and essential developments in your specialty. In addition to general Otolaryngology/ENT news, find subspecialty topical coverage such as: Otology/Neurotology, Salivary Glands, Plastic/Reconstructive, Allergy, Larynx/Trachea/Airway, Head and Neck Oncology and much more.
As a member you have daily access to all of this in addition to Category 1 & 2 CME opportunities, monthly Otolaryngology conference updates as well as the opportunity to earn honoraria by participating in Market Research studies. What are you waiting for…Register Today!!!
Your Unread Messages in Otolaryngology
See All >> Messages include industry-sponsored communications and special communications from MDLinx-
Patients 50+ may be at increased risk for pneumococcal disease. Learn what you can do. -
MDLinx Reminder
MDLinx
Did you see this newsletter? -
Smartest Doc Challenge
MDLinx
Pediatric Otolaryngology Clinical Pearls -
MDLinx Top Read
MDLinx
Are your journals collecting cobwebs? -
MDLinx Conference Center
MDLinx
June Conference Calendar
Articles
Latest (28) Full Text Articles (298)61 Occurrence of maxillary sinus abnormalities detected by cone beam ct in asymptomatic patients Full Text BMC Oral Health, August 13, 2012
62 XPF Expression Correlates with Clinical Outcome in Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck Full Text Clinical Cancer Research, August 12, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 11, 2011
63 Treatment of acute otitis media in general practice: quality variations across countries Full Text Family Practice, August 11, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 10, 2011
64 Analysis of Clinical Feature and Management of Laryngeal Fracture: Recent 22 Case Review Full Text Yonsei Medical Journal, August 10, 2012
65 Bilateral osteoporotic bone marrow defects of the mandible: a case report Full Text Head & Face Medicine, August 10, 2012
66 Sheath-Assisted Tracheal Intubation: A Further Treatment Option for Patients With Acute Dyspnea or Asphyxia Caused by Severe Stenosis of the Larynx or Trachea Full Text Annals of Thoracic Surgery, August 9, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 8, 2011
67 Occupational exposure to wood dust and formaldehyde and risk of nasal, nasopharyngeal, and lung cancer among Finnish men Full Text Cancer Management and Research, August 8, 2012 Clinical Article
68 Tracheostomy After Cardiac Operations: In-Hospital and Long-Term Survival Full Text Annals of Thoracic Surgery, August 6, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 5, 2011
69 A phase II study evaluating the safety and efficacy of an adenovirus-ΔLMP1-LMP2 transduced dendritic cell vaccine in patients with advanced metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma Full Text Annals of Oncology, August 6, 2012 Original Publication Date: August 5, 2011
70 Nasal packing aspiration in a patient with Alzheimer’s disease: a rare complication Full Text International Journal of General Medicine, August 3, 2012
71 Case Scenario: Perianesthetic Management of Laryngospasm in Children Full Text Anesthesiology, August 3, 2012 Original Publication Date: February 2, 2012
72 Endoscopy-assisted transoral resection of the styloid process in Eagles syndrome. Case report Full Text Head & Face Medicine, August 2, 2012
73 Eczema in early childhood is strongly associated with the development of asthma and rhinitis in a prospective cohort Full Text BMC Dermatology, August 1, 2012
74 Superior semicircular canal dehiscence in East Asian women with osteoporosis Full Text BMC Ear, Nose and Throat Disorders, August 1, 2012
75 A comparative study of emergence agitation between sevoflurane and propofol anesthesia in adults after closed reduction of nasal bone fracture Full Text Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, July 31, 2012 Clinical Article
76 Effectiveness of cervical epidural injections in the management of chronic neck and upper extremity pain: systematic review Full Text Pain Physician, July 31, 2012
77 Overexpression of cell cycle regulator CDCA3 promotes oral cancer progression by enhancing cell proliferation with prevention of G1 phase arrest Full Text BMC Cancer, July 30, 2012
78 Erlotinib and chemoradiation in patients with surgically resected locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck: A GICOR phase I trial Full Text Annals of Oncology, July 29, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 28, 2011 Clinical Article
79 Results of a Phase II Trial of Gemcitabine plus Doxorubicin in Patients with Recurrent Head and Neck Cancers: Serum C18-ceramide as a Novel Biomarker for Monitoring Response Full Text Clinical Cancer Research, July 28, 2012 Original Publication Date: July 27, 2011 Clinical Article
80 Relationship between Oral Anaerobic Bacteria and Otitis Media with Effusion Full Text International Journal of Medical Sciences , July 27, 2012
Clinical Pearls in Otolaryngology
- Along with cough variant asthma and nasal disease, gastroesophageal reflux is considered one of three main causes of chronic cough
- Low Vitamin D levels are not associated with increased frequency of exacerbations or susceptibility to human rhinovirus (HRV) among individuals with COPD
- Middle-aged women with migraine or non-migraine headache are at increased risk of incident depression.
Highlights in Otolaryngology
Nefopam + paracetamol effective post-operative analgesia
As published in Minerva Medica, the effective post-operative analgesic doses of nefopan, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were determined. The study involved 90 adults who underwent tonsillectomies. The effective doses of nefopam, paracetamol, and combined nefopam + paracetamol were 21.7 mg, 628 mg, and 8.9 mg + 265 mg (synergistic), respectively.
Read the article summaryTopical ketamine and tramadol reduce post-operative tonsillectomy pain
As published in Pediatric Anesthesia, the application of topical ketamine (20 mg) or tramadol (0.8 ml) to the tonsillar fossae for 5 min following tonsillectomy in children (n=60) reduced pain and the requirement for rescue analgesia.
Read the article summaryHay fever and asthma reduce risk of CRC incidence and mortality
As published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, patients with hay fever and asthma have a reduced risk of colorectal mortality (RR = 0.79-0.90) and colorectal incidence (RR = 0.90).
Read the article summaryMost Popular ENT Articles
Last month's top read Top Articles of 20121 Intratympanic dexamethasone injection for refractory tinnitus: Prospective placebo-controlled study The Laryngoscope, April 30, 2013
2 Long-term results of endoscopic sinus surgery-oriented treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis with asthma The Laryngoscope, May 21, 2013
3 The role of allergy in pediatric rhinosinusitis Current Opinion in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, May 9, 2013
4 Ginkgo biloba for tinnitus Cochrane Reviews, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
5 Efficacy of intranasal steroid spray (mometasone furoate) on treatment of patients with seasonal allergic rhinitis: Comparison with oral corticosteroids Auris Nasus Larynx, April 10, 2013
6 Balloon Dilation Technology: Let the Truth Be Told Current Allergy and Asthma Reports, March 4, 2013 Review Article
7 Pharmacoeconomics of Cyclamen europaeum in the management of acute rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, May 14, 2013
8 Omalizumab for treatment of allergic rhinitis Expert Opinion on Biological Therapy, May 24, 2013 Review Article
9 The efficacy of current regular follow-up policy after treatment for head and neck cancer: The need for individualized and obligatory follow-up strategy Head & Neck, May 2, 2013
10 Cysts of the maxillary sinus: a literature review International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology, May 16, 2013 Review Article
11
Medical litigation in oral surgery practice: Lessons learned from 20 lawsuits
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine, May 2, 2013
Review Article
Exclusive Author Commentary
12 Intratympanic and systemic steroids for sudden hearing loss Otology & Neurotology, May 22, 2013
13 Impact of synechiae after endoscopic sinus surgery on long-term outcomes in chronic rhinosinusitis The Laryngoscope, May 15, 2013
14 Different antibiotic treatments for group A streptococcal pharyngitis Cochrane Reviews, May 9, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine
15 Complications of long-term ventilation tubes The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, May 21, 2013
16 Dexamethasone for the Prevention of Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Palsy and Other Complications After Thyroid Surgery JAMA Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, May 17, 2013
17 Antibiotics for acute laryngitis in adults Cochrane Reviews, April 11, 2013
18 Preemptive peritonsillar infiltration with lidocaine for relief of bipolar adult post-tonsillectomy pain: a randomized, double-blinded clinical study European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, May 14, 2013
19 Pre-emptive triple analgesia protocol for tonsillectomy pain control in children: double-blind, randomised, controlled, clinical trial The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, March 14, 2013
20 Salivary endoscopy in a pediatric patient with HLA-B27 seropositivity and recurrent submandibular sialadenitis International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , May 21, 2013 Review Article
Indexed Journals in Otolaryngology: American Journal of Otolaryngology, Clinical Otolaryngology, Auris Nasus Larynx more
Other Topics in Otolaryngology
Register now to view all the MDLinx contents (FREE)!
- Stay current on the latest literature, research and clinical news
- Get special communications and offers from MDLinx and our sponsors
- Receive invitations to paid market research
Login
Stay current - Media Tool
♦ Subscribe to our free RSS feeds:
Get the latest news in your specialty automatically added to your newsreader or your personal My Yahoo!, Google, My MSN or My AOL page. Learn More ♦
♦ Follow Us on Twitter
Twitter is a rich source of instantly updated information. Join today and follow @MDLinx to start receiving tweets. Learn More ♦
Close