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Cannabidiol could be beneficial for the treatment of oral mucositis

Review: Cannabidiol May Be Beneficial for Oral Mucositis

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Data on use of cannabidiol in dentistry are scarce, but it appears to be safe, effective
Patients treated by surgeons with a history of patient complaints regarding their personalities or attitude are at increased risk of surgical and medical complications

Patient Complaints of Surgeon Attitude Tied to Worse Outcomes

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Patients treated by surgeons with most complaints had more complications in month after surgery
Health care spending is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 5.6 percent from 2016 to 2025

Health Care Spending Expected to Grow 5.6% Annually to 2025

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National health expenditures expected to represent 19.9 percent of gross domestic product by 2025
For patients with human papillomavirus-positive oropharyngeal cancer

Smoking, T4 Tumors Up Distant Mets in HPV+ Oropharyngeal CA

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Increased rates of distant metastases for active smokers, T4 tumors among those with HPV+ cancer
Delayed and recurrent orbital cellulitis following use of facial soft-tissue filler is described in a case report published online Feb. 10 in Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology.

Orbital Cellulitis Reported After Use of Facial Soft-Tissue Filler

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Patient had had soft-tissue filler injection and cheek-lifting cable sutures inserted six years earlier
The learning curve for transoral robotic surgery for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx is surgeon-specific

Surgeon-Specific Learning Curve for Transoral Robotic Surgery

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Findings for oncologic surgeons performing TORS for squamous cell carcinoma of the oropharynx
Most cases of rhytidectomy malpractice litigation are resolved in the defendant's favor

Rhytidectomy Litigation Usually Resolved in Defendant’s Favor

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Greater proportion of cases involving plastic surgeon versus ENT defendant resolved with payment
Implementation of duty hour reform does not negatively impact thyroid and parathyroid procedure outcomes

Duty Hour Restrictions Don’t Impair Thyroid Surgery Outcomes

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Reduction in overall mortality following decrease at teaching hospitals with otolaryngology programs
Consumption of Swedish smokeless tobacco (snus) is associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Review: Smokeless Tobacco Linked to Increased Risk of T2DM

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Findings from five pooled cohorts show risk up with each additional box of snus consumed per week
Smokers who switch to electronic cigarettes can substantially reduce their intake of toxic chemicals and carcinogens -- but only if they completely quit smoking tobacco

Fewer Toxic Chemicals Seen for E-Cigarette Use Versus Tobacco

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Findings for e-cig users who have stopped smoking completely, compared with still smokers