August 2016 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for August 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
ACA Is Helping More Americans Afford Prescriptions
Improvement seen in all age levels, but millions still struggle with the cost of prescription drugs
iPad Works As Well As Sedative to Calm Children Preoperatively
Researchers found that children given iPads were easier to anesthetize than those given midazolam
Intranasal Steroids Underused in Chronic Rhinosinusitis
Rate of intranasal steroid spray utilization 20.1 per 100 patients; geographic variation in rate
CDC Urges Prevention, Early Recognition of Sepsis
Know the signs of extreme response to infection; consider it a medical emergency
Steep Rise in U.S. Drug Prices Tied to Patent Monopolies
Letting Medicare and Medicaid negotiate pricing would likely help bring costs down, researchers say
Elective Neck Dissection Cost-Effective in Oral Cavity Cancer
Addition of elective neck dissection to primary surgery reduces costs, improves effectiveness
ACA Has Increased Rx Drug Use, Cut Out-of-Pocket Spending
Larger decreases in out-of-pocket spending for those who gained coverage and had chronic conditions
Laryngoscopy Skills Worsen After Month Without Practice
Worse consistency seen for C-MAC and A.P. Advance versus Macintosh and Airtraq
Glycolic Peel Enhances Azelaic Acid in Melasma Treatment
Improvements seen in severity, quality of life without serious side effects
