Otorhinolaryngology – Page 7

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.

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Balancing Efficacy and Safety: Intentional Imaging Strategies in Primary Hyperparathyroidism

By MedXY 08/23/2026

This article examines the role of preoperative imaging in primary hyperparathyroidism, emphasizing radiation exposure, diagnostic accuracy, and the importance of intentional use to optimize surgical outcomes and patient safety.

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TERT Promoter Variants and Age: Refining Prognostic Precision in Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma

By MedXY 08/23/2026

This analysis reveals that TERT promoter mutations, increasingly prevalent with age, better predict poor outcomes in papillary thyroid carcinoma than age alone, offering enhanced risk stratification for clinical management.

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Impact of Palate Repair Timing within First 15 Months on Early Speech Development in Children with Cleft Palate

By MedXY 08/21/2026

This study investigates how the timing of primary palate repair before 15 months influences early speech outcomes, finding that even slight delays increase the risk of passive cleft speech characteristics by age 36 months.

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Pembrolizumab Plus Quad-Shot Radiotherapy: A Promising Approach for Recurrent, Unresectable Head and Neck Cancer

By MedXY 08/21/2026

A phase 2 trial shows pembrolizumab combined with low-dose quad-shot radiotherapy yields encouraging response rates and survival outcomes in recurrent, unresectable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma.

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Enhancing Vestibular Migraine Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality: A Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY 08/21/2026

This randomized trial demonstrates that adding virtual reality-based vestibular rehabilitation to home exercises significantly improves symptom severity and dynamic postural control in vestibular migraine patients.

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Expanding Pediatric Cochlear Implant Indications: Multicenter Evidence Supports Safety and Efficacy in Younger Children and Those with Residual Hearing

By MedXY 08/21/2026

A multicenter study demonstrates the safety and effectiveness of MED-EL cochlear implants in children under 12 months and in 12-71 month-olds with residual hearing, supporting expanded pediatric CI candidacy.

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Effective Relief for Recurrent Acute Rhinosinusitis: Insights from a Randomized Clinical Trial on Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

By MedXY 08/20/2026

Endoscopic sinus surgery significantly improves quality of life in adults with recurrent acute rhinosinusitis compared to medical treatment alone, demonstrating its safety and efficacy in managing this burdensome condition.

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Global Variability in Surgical Management of Idiopathic Subglottic Stenosis: Insights from a Multidisciplinary International Survey

By MedXY 08/19/2026

This article reviews the global clinical variation in surgical management of idiopathic subglottic stenosis, highlighting heterogeneity in techniques, treatment algorithms, and satisfaction levels among clinicians across 42 countries.

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Artificial Intelligence Enhances Risk Prediction for Postoperative Complications After Tongue Cancer Surgery

By MedXY 08/18/2026

Machine learning models can effectively predict major 30-day complications following glossectomy for tongue cancer, improving individualized risk assessment over traditional methods.

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Rising Trends and Critical Insights into Pediatric Button Battery Ingestions: A Comparative Study from 2010 to 2025

By MedXY 08/18/2026

Pediatric button battery ingestions increased over 15 years, with larger batteries and more esophageal impactions. Delays in caregiver recognition drive prolonged exposure, contributing to serious complications. Public awareness is crucial to improve outcomes.

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Evaluating Cryotherapy in Subglottic and Tracheal Stenosis Without Tracheostomies: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 08/17/2026

Cryotherapy in benign subglottic and tracheal stenosis shows comparable outcomes to standard endoscopic treatments, with subgroup evidence suggesting benefits of non-thermal cryotherapy. Prospective studies are warranted.

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Exploring the Link Between GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Sensory Disturbances in Diabetes Care

By MedXY 08/17/2026

This study reveals a significant association between GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy and increased risk of smell and taste disturbances in type 2 diabetes patients, highlighting the need for awareness and monitoring.

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Trastuzumab Rezetecan in Advanced Salivary Gland Carcinoma: Promising Efficacy Across HER2 Expression Levels

By MedXY 08/14/2026

This phase II trial demonstrates significant antitumor activity of trastuzumab rezetecan in both HER2-high and HER2-low advanced salivary gland carcinoma with a manageable safety profile, offering new hope for this challenging malignancy.

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Clinical Insights into Lipoid Proteinosis: Efficacy and Long-Term Outcomes of Microlaryngosurgery

By MedXY 08/14/2026

This study details the early-onset vocal symptoms and cutaneous features of lipoid proteinosis, highlighting significant, sustained voice improvements after microlaryngosurgery and supporting early surgical intervention for optimizing patient outcomes.

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Tensioning Glottoplasty: Advancing Surgical Voice Feminization with Biomechanical Innovation

By MedXY 08/12/2026

Tensioning glottoplasty, a novel combined endolaryngeal and external surgical technique, significantly elevates fundamental voice frequency in transgender women by integrating anterior vocal fold shortening and enhanced longitudinal tension.

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Columella Flap: An Innovative Local Flap Technique Enhancing Nasal Columella Reconstruction

By MedXY 08/11/2026

This study introduces a novel columella flap based on lip lifting markings for nasal columella reconstruction, demonstrating significant improvements in aesthetic and functional outcomes with minimal complications in a 20-patient cohort.

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Cost-Effectiveness of Perioperative Pembrolizumab in Head and Neck Cancer: Impact of PD-L1 Expression Levels

By MedXY 08/11/2026

The addition of perioperative pembrolizumab to standard care improves event-free survival in locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, with cost-effectiveness dependent on PD-L1 combined positive score.

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Evaluating Automated Acoustic Metrics for Monitoring Botulinum Toxin Treatment in Adductor Laryngeal Dystonia

By MedXY 08/11/2026

This article reviews the utility of pitch strength and percent vocal creak as automated acoustic biomarkers to assess treatment response in adductor laryngeal dystonia, highlighting their correlations with traditional measures yet limited group-level sensitivity.