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There is geographic variation in the proportion of head and neck cancers attributable to human papillomavirus

Geographic Variation in HPV Oropharyngeal Cancer Prevalence

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HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer prevalence varies between Western Europe and Eastern Europe, Asia
U.S. patients whose health insurance plans have high deductibles undergo fewer diagnostic imaging tests

Diagnostic Imaging Down With High Deductible Health Plans

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Patients may not be equipped to discern which tests are medically necessary
Allergic rhinitis constitutes a considerable burden

Allergic Rhinitis Constitutes Considerable Burden

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Patients with prevalent AR more likely to develop asthma, mental health comorbidities
For patients with head and neck cancer treated with intensity-modulated radiation therapy

Provider Volume Affects Outcome in IMRT for Head, Neck Cancer

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Improved survival for patients treated by higher-volume radiation oncologists
Since peaking in 1991

U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down 23 Percent Since 1991

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That translates to an additional 1.7 million survivors
For patients with chronic conditions

Many Patients Using E-Mail As First Method of Provider Contact

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Online communications reduced need for phone calls and office visits for many
One porcine rib can be used to create an aesthetic and durable framework for external ear repair using a modular component assembly approach

Modular Component Assembly Feasible for Ear Reconstruction

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Approach decreases total amount of rib needed for scaffold construction
Powered intracapsular tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy improves severe obstructive sleep apnea in pediatric patients

Powered Intracapsular Tonsillectomy Aids Pediatric OSA

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PITA results comparable to traditional electrocautery tonsillectomy

December 2015 Briefing – Otolaryngology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Physician burnout is the top issue for physicians in 2015

AMA: Burnout Is Top Issue for Physicians in 2015

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More than half of docs report at least one symptom of burnout; efforts being undertaken to address burnout