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Burnout is a growing problem among American doctors

Burnout Rates on the Rise for Physicians

Surveys show a nearly 10 percent increase across a range of specialties in the United States
For children with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome

Benefits for Intra-, Extracapsular Tonsillectomy in Peds OSA

Comparable outcomes for intra- and extracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
For patients who develop facial paralysis after cerebellopontine angle tumor resection

Recovery Pattern Is Useful Tool After CPA Tumor Resection

Facial paralysis recovery pattern after sx is useful tool for selecting patients for facial reanimation sx

November 2015 Briefing – Otolaryngology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for November 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
The FACE-Q rhinoplasty scales can be used to assess patient perspective of rhinoplasty outcome

FACE-Q Scales Can Assess Patient Perspective of Rhinoplasty

Patients bothered by specific adverse effects had lower satisfaction with nose and nostrils
For patients undergoing laryngotracheoplasty

Shorter Duration of Dysphagia Symptoms Without Stent

Findings in adult patients who underwent open airway reconstruction
The use of social media channels and associated benefits for physicians are highlighted in a recent article published by the American Academy of Family Physicians. And guidelines are provided for physicians wishing to become active in social media.

AAFP Recommends Doctors Explore Use of Social Media

Guidelines provided for physicians wishing to become more active in social media
Patients at VA hospitals who contracted Clostridium difficile following surgery were five times more likely to die and 12 times more likely to suffer postoperative morbidity

C. Difficile Infection Tied to Higher Risk of Post-Op Mortality

Postoperative complications also increased in this patient population
Physicians should prescribe generic medications whenever possible

ACP: Physicians Should Prescribe Generic Meds If Possible

Brand name medications not superior to molecularly identical generic medications
For one physician

Music Can Help Doctors Develop Relationships With Patients

Cardiologist describes how showing her vulnerability through music has made her a better doctor