Circulating Tumor HPV DNA Can ID HPV+OPSCC Years Before Diagnosis
Sensitivity of detection increased to 96 percent; maximum lead time increased to 10.3 years with application of machine learning model
Video Head Impulse Test, Caloric Test Can Differentiate Meniere Disease, Vestibular Migraine
vHIT had PPV of 81 percent, NPV of 36 percent for distinguishing MD from vestibular migraine
Deescalated Radiotherapy Tolerated After Surgery for HPV-Linked Oropharyngeal Cancer
De-escalated regimen more tolerable than standard of care
Tinnitus Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults
Independent associations seen for tinnitus presence, longer duration, higher severity with cognitive impairment
GERD May Be Linked to Ear Disorders, Including Tinnitus, Meniere Disease
GERD may increase risk for tinnitus, Meniere disease, vestibular dysfunction, and sensorineural hearing loss
Endoscopic Sinus Surgery Beneficial for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
SNOT-22 scores were significantly lower in endoscopic surgery group versus clarithromycin and placebo groups
COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for Inflammatory Diseases of the Airways
However, COVID-19 vaccination tied to lower risk in head-to-head comparison
CDC’s Anti-Smoking Ads Set to End After 13 Years
Research shows the campaign led to millions of attempts to stop smoking and more than 1 million long-term quits
Sleep Apnea Increases Sudden Cardiac Arrest Risk in Children With Epilepsy
Increased SCA risk seen in association with long-term CPAP, while risk reduced with adenotonsillectomy
Stapokibart Found to Be Superior to Placebo for Severe Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Polyps
Benefits include reduced polyp size and severity of nasal symptoms at 24 weeks