Otorhinolaryngology – Page 2

Enhancing Care for Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Insights from a Novel Subspecialty Outpatient Palliative Medicine Clinic

By MedXY 09/03/2026

A surgeon-led outpatient palliative care clinic for head and neck cancer patients demonstrated significant symptom improvement, prolonged survival, and high rates of home or hospice deaths, underscoring its value in multidisciplinary cancer care.

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Evaluating Realism in Synthetic Videostroboscopic Laryngeal Images Generated by StyleGAN3

By MedXY 09/02/2026

This study assesses the perceptual realism of synthetic laryngeal images created using StyleGAN3, revealing high ambiguity between real and synthetic frames and highlighting efficient training durations for realistic image generation.

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Defining High-Risk Anatomical Boundaries for Salvage Endoscopic Nasopharyngectomy in Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: An Evidence-Based Surgical Map

By MedXY 09/01/2026

This study develops a surgical map delineating high-risk anatomical sites linked to poor local control in salvage endoscopic nasopharyngectomy, improving patient selection and oncologic outcomes in recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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Area Deprivation Index and Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Socioeconomic Impact on Access and Outcomes

By MedXY 09/01/2026

Neighborhood deprivation measured by ADI correlates with poorer pre-implant speech recognition and quality of life but does not impact post-implantation benefits, highlighting socioeconomic disparities in cochlear implant access rather than outcomes.

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Variable Effects of Vagus Nerve Stimulator Cycling on Vocal Fold Motion: A Videographic Case Series

By MedXY 08/31/2026

This case series examines eight patients experiencing dysphonia after vagus nerve stimulator placement, highlighting variable and transient vocal fold motion changes during device cycling.

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Enhancing Early Detection of Neonatal Hearing Loss: A Machine Learning Risk Stratification Approach

By MedXY 08/31/2026

This article discusses a novel machine learning-based tool, especially XGBoost, to predict hearing loss risk in high-risk neonates using clinical factors for targeted early intervention.

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Imaging-Detected Extranodal Extension in p16-Positive Oropharyngeal Cancer: Insights from the RTOG 1016 Study

By MedXY 08/31/2026

This analysis of RTOG 1016 validates the prognostic value of imaging-detected extranodal extension (iENE) in p16-positive oropharyngeal cancer, supporting its integration into the AJCC/UICC TNM9 staging system and its implications for patient risk stratification and management.

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Head Trauma-Induced Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence Syndrome: A Case Series and Review

By MedXY 08/28/2026

A case series highlighting how minor head trauma can precipitate clinically significant superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome in predisposed individuals, detailing audiovestibular findings and diagnostic considerations.

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Exploring Janus Kinase Inhibition as a Novel Therapeutic Avenue in Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis

By MedXY 08/28/2026

JAK inhibitors, proven in rheumatoid arthritis, show potential in extending surgical-free intervals and reducing dilation frequency in idiopathic subglottic stenosis by targeting immune-mediated fibroinflammation.

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MDADI Composite Score Thresholds for Efficient Screening of Swallowing Impairment in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

By MedXY 08/27/2026

This study validates the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) as a reliable screening tool for VFSS-graded swallowing impairment in head and neck cancer patients and proposes a concise four-item version to optimize clinical utility.

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Bridging the Communication Gap in Shared Airway Management: Insights from a Multicenter Survey of Anesthesiologists

By MedXY 08/26/2026

This survey reveals a paradox in shared airway management where anesthesiologists value otolaryngology input but often fail to utilize it due to systemic barriers, highlighting the need for integrated communication solutions and joint training.

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Smartphone-Based 3D Facial Geometry: A Novel Tool for Objective Assessment and Monitoring of Facial Nerve Palsy

By MedXY 08/25/2026

This study demonstrates that high-resolution 3D facial geometry captured via smartphone accurately and objectively quantifies facial nerve palsy severity, enabling continuous grading, early detection, and improved patient monitoring.

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Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy of Sinonasal Lesions: The Role of Narrow Band Imaging in Differentiating Inverted Papillomas from Nasal Polyps

By MedXY 08/25/2026

Narrow-band imaging (NBI) significantly improves the endoscopic differentiation of inverted papillomas (IPs) from nasal polyps (NPs) by highlighting mucosal microvasculature patterns, achieving superior diagnostic accuracy compared to white-light endoscopy (WLE). Combining NBI with WLE further enhances preoperative lesion assessment.

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Enhanced Pathologic Response in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy

By MedXY 08/25/2026

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy significantly improves pathologic response rates in resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma compared to immunotherapy alone, potentially transforming preoperative treatment strategies.

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Enhanced Pathologic Responses with Neoadjuvant Chemoimmunotherapy in Resectable Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

By MedXY 08/24/2026

Neoadjuvant chemoimmunotherapy significantly improves pathologic complete and major responses compared to immunotherapy alone in resectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, suggesting a promising avenue to improve treatment outcomes.

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Post-Bariatric Surgery Patulous Eustachian Tube: Weight Loss Velocity as a Predictor of Chronicity

By MedXY 08/24/2026

Weight loss velocity, rather than absolute weight loss, predicts the onset and persistence of Patulous Eustachian Tube symptoms after bariatric surgery, highlighting the need for close monitoring during rapid BMI decline phases.

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Impact of Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation on Breslow Thickness and Clinical Outcomes in Head and Neck Cutaneous Melanoma: A Comprehensive Review

By MedXY 08/24/2026

This review synthesizes evidence linking neighborhood socioeconomic deprivation with increased Breslow thickness and delayed surgical management in head and neck cutaneous melanoma, highlighting potential mechanisms and clinical implications.

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Intraoperative Bradycardia During Suspension Microlaryngeal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management of Vasovagal Events

By MedXY 08/23/2026

This study identifies that vasovagal responses causing bradycardia occur in 8.9% of adult suspension microlaryngeal surgeries, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and prompt interventions such as glycopyrrolate administration to prevent complications.

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Binary to Personalized: Enhancing Cochlear Implant Candidate Screening with Machine Learning Probability Scores

By MedXY 08/23/2026

This study introduces a validated machine learning tool providing personalized probability scores to improve cochlear implant candidacy screening, surpassing traditional rules by enabling tailored patient counseling and identifying borderline cases.