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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 12-16

Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos

Hearing Test Response May ID Newborns at Risk for Autism

Final Diagnosis Often Differs From Referral Diagnosis for EIS

Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health

Patients Happier With Doctors of Same Race

Many Certified Cosmetic Surgeons Not Trained in Surgical Discipline

American Society for Radiation Oncology, Oct. 24-28

COVID-19 Infection Higher Among Support Staff Than Doctors, Nurses

Preexisting Tinnitus May Be Exacerbated by COVID-19

New Cancer Drug Approvals Linked to Drop in Mortality

Medicare Outpatient Premium to Rise

Considerable Decreases Seen in Health Care Use During COVID-19

~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices

Objective Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Mortality in Seniors

American College of Surgeons, Oct. 3-7

MACE Up for High-Risk Patients After Noncardiac Surgery

Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes

Bedside Tracheotomy Feasible for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients

American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Sept. 13-Oct. 25

Bimodal Neuromodulation Device May Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms

Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 17.4 Percent Among Doctors

Lake Jackson, Texas, Lifts Boil-Water Notice Triggered by Parasite

Hydroxychloroquine Not Beneficial for SARS-CoV-2 Preexposure Prophylaxis

Loss of Smell Prevalent in Those With SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

September 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Hospital Admissions Not Related to COVID-19 Fell in Early 2020

Cancer Mortality Higher for U.S. Counties With Persistent Poverty

Surgeon Charged With Aggravated Assault Over Windpipe Transplants

Generalized Epilepsy Tied to Higher Sleep Apnea Risk

Private Health Plans Pay Hospitals 247 Percent of Medicare

Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Tap Water of Lake Jackson, Texas

Early Intervention Has Lasting Benefit for Deaf Children

Botox for TMJ Disorder Does Not Affect Jaw Bone Density

Florida Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba

Smokeless Tobacco Poses Global Health Burden

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis

Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening Elders for Hearing Loss

Surgery May Be Viable Option for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits

Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation

August 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

MASCC/ISOO Update Guidelines for Management of Mucositis

Transoral Robotic Surgery Ups Survival in Oropharyngeal Cancer

Advisory Panel Rejects Nearly All Proposals for Fetal Tissue Research

Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic

Mortality Down but Health Care Costs Up From Gun Violence

Burnout Less Likely for Doctors in Minority Race/Ethnic Groups

Guidance Helps Doctors Optimize Telemedicine for Seniors

Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million

Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

Life Expectancy 78.60 Years for U.S. Population for 2009-2011

In Wales, One-Fifth of Adults With Hearing Aids Do Not Use Them

Vitamin D/Calcium Reduces Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

Health Plans Not Implementing Prior Authorization Reforms

President Says Medicare Should Expand Telehealth Services

Most Studies Still Fail to Analyze Data by Sex

38 Percent of Older Adults in U.S. Not Ready for Video Doctor Visits

July 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Cost-Related Rx Nonadherence Highest in Young U.S. Women

Dual Sensory Impairment Ups Dementia Risk

Sex Differences in Income Vary With Proportion of Male Doctors

Telemedicine Use Explodes During COVID-19 Pandemic

Teen HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal

Electronic Health Records Fail to Detect Many Medication Errors

American Cancer Society Updates HPV Vaccination Guidelines

Genetic Variant Identified for Adult-Onset Hearing Loss

Integrated Practice Unit Enhances Pediatric Aerodigestive Care

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act

Huge Saharan Dust Plume Will Affect Americans’ Health

Taste, Smell Dysfunction With COVID-19 Can Be Severe

Safety Climate Perceptions Linked to Health Provider Stress

Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads

Globally, ~11 Percent of Children Live With One of Four Disabilities

Male Veterans Less Likely to Have Excellent, Good Hearing

Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals

Diet, Activity Guideline Updated by American Cancer Society

ASCO: Drop in Cancer Mortality Greater With Medicaid Expansion

Long-Term Rituximab May Aid in Antibody-Associated Vasculitis

May 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019

Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry

Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services

Age, Sex, History of Diabetes Predict Intubation in COVID-19

Spending on Primary Care Continues to Lag in the U.S.

28 Million-Plus Surgeries Could Be Canceled Due to COVID-19

Burnout Comparable Between Millennial, Gen X Residents, Fellows

Most Physicians Have Seen False-Negative COVID-19 Test Results

Sickness Presenteeism Common With Influenza-Like Illness

Olfactory Dysfunction Most Often Occurs by Third Day of COVID-19

American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28

Anosmia in COVID-19 Linked to Lower Risk for Admission

April 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Rate, Timing of Altered Smell, Taste in Mild COVID-19 Examined

Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19

David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System

Almost All COVID-19 Patients Have Diminished Sense of Smell

Hearing Loss Linked to Postural Instability in Older Adults

Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19

Scoring System Helps Guide Surgical Care During COVID-19

COVID-19 Tied to Unique Nasal Symptoms

Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

COVID-19 Patients May Require ENT Consults for Varied Reasons

CDC: 2009 to 2017 Saw Increase in Oral Cavity, Pharynx Cancers

SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards

Smell, Taste Impairment Linked to COVID-19 Positivity

High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties

Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19

Guidelines Developed for Head and Neck Care During COVID-19

Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA

March 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Doctors, Hospitals, Pharmacies Warned Not to Stockpile Meds

U.S. Army Opens Field Hospital in New York City

Prospective, Randomized Studies of AI Lacking in Medical Imaging

Workers at Risk for COVID-19 Exposure Can Access Online Training

National Health Spending Expected to Increase Through 2028

Per-Capita Medical Radiation Exposure Down in United States

Race, Insurance Status Linked to Lower Cancer Survival

Decreases Seen in Cancer Incidence, Death Rates

2018 Health Care Spending Up Due to Higher Prices

Female Clinical Chairs Paid Significantly Less Than Men

Considerable Increase Seen in List, Net Prices of Branded Drugs

Racial/Ethnic Insurance Coverage Disparity Down Since ACA

Late Mortality Down for Young Adult, Adolescent Cancer Survivors

1996 to 2016 Saw Increases in U.S. Spending on Health Care

February 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Recommendations Developed for Appropriate Thyroidectomy

Influence of Politics Has Not Waned in Opinions About ACA

Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students

Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure

U.S. Life Expectancy to Reach 85 by 2060

Telemarketer Access to Medicare Information to Be Investigated

2011 to 2018 Saw Decline in Problems Paying Medical Bills

Seniors Have Concerns About Affording Health Insurance

Empathy Declines as Students Progress Through Medical School

Number of Nurse Practitioners More Than Doubled 2010 to 2017

Reference Pricing Linked to Lower Prices Paid by Employers

Higher Pollution Levels May Up Severity of Rhinitis Symptoms

January 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology

U.S. Spends More on Health Care, but Has Worse Life Expectancy

Gender Gap Persists in Starting Salary for Physicians

Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care

Major Insurers Offer $55 Million to Lower Generic Drug Costs

Fewer Than Half of Clinical Trials Comply With Reporting Laws

Fast-Track Review of ACA Lawsuit Rejected by U.S. Supreme Court

New Guidance Issued for Care of Children With Williams Syndrome

ACP: Medicare for All Needed to Fix ‘Ill’ U.S. Health Care System

ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

Ageism Predicts Significantly Worse Health Outcomes

Single-Payer System Would Likely Save Money

Evolution of Approval, Regulation Processes for Drugs Explored

Doctor Replacement Ratios Higher in Largest, Hospital-Owned Practices

Burnout in Med Students Tied to Perceived Stress, Phone Behavior

Mortality Risk in Oropharynx Cancer Varies Based on HPV Status

Physicians Spend >16 Minutes Per Encounter on EHR Use

Reduction in Tongue Fat Can Improve Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Recruitment Satisfactory for Foreign-Educated Health Providers

Neighborhood Disadvantage Impacts Hospital Quality Ratings

California May Start Producing Its Own Medicines

Untreated Oral Infection Not Tied to Stem Cell Transplant Outcomes

Clinical Guidelines Developed for Managing Nosebleeds

Cancer Mortality Continuing to Drop, With Lung Cancer a Driver

Large Gap Found in Health Administrative Spending for U.S., Canada

Poll: Older Adults Frequently Use Online Physician Ratings

Price Hikes for Hundreds of Medications

Routine HPV Testing May Be Warranted for Sinonasal Cancers

Patient Experiences Modestly Worse After Hospital Acquisition

December 2019 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Endoscopic Approaches Feasible in Surgery for Sinonasal Cancer

Machine Learning System Makes More Alerts for Med Errors

Patients OK With Use of Checklist Prior to Induction of Anesthesia

Many Hospitals Fail to Provide Instructions for Patient Portals

Patient Share of Out-of-Network Costs Rising

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act Holds Steady for Third Straight Year

Private Care Program for U.S. Vets Gets $8.9 Billion in Budget Deal

FDA to Allow States to Import Prescription Drugs From Other Countries

Outcomes Worse for Rural Residents With Chronic Conditions

Hahn Confirmed as New FDA Chief

Radiological Society of North America, Dec. 1-6

Antibiotics Often Prescribed Without Documented Indication

Fewer Cases of Radiation-Induced Xerostomia Found With Acupuncture

U.S. Health Care Spending Up 4.6 Percent in 2018

U.S. Primary Care Doctors Face Challenges in Coordinating Care

2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Medical Students With Disabilities

Reductions in Air Pollution Yield Substantial Health Gains

Retail Prescription Drug Prices Fall for First Time in 45 Years

Rural Population Underrepresented Among Medical Students

Cellphone-Related Injuries to Head, Neck on the Rise

Obstructive Sleep Apnea May Be Underdiagnosed in Women

Adults Not Living in Metro Areas Have Reduced Access to Care

Services Affected by Rural Hospitals Joining Health Systems

Physician Depressive Symptoms Tied to Higher Risk for Medical Errors

November 2019 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Object-Related Aspiration Deaths Decreased Among Children

Longer PAP Therapy for Apnea Reduces Medical Visits, Costs

U.S. Life Expectancy Dropped Since 2014 for Working-Age Adults

Cognition Declines Tied to Hearing Loss Begin Early

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