Florida Teen Dies From Brain-Eating Amoeba
Naegleria fowleri can get into the brain when contaminated water enters the nose
Smokeless Tobacco Poses Global Health Burden
Greatest burden of smokeless tobacco-related disease found in South and Southeast Asia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis
Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening Elders for Hearing Loss
Evidence insufficient for assessing benefits and harms of screening in older adults without symptoms
Surgery May Be Viable Option for Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Palatal and tongue surgery reduces apnea, hypopnea events in patients with OSA who fail routine therapy
Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits
Findings seen in survivors of childhood cancer independent of the neurotoxic treatment received
Consensus Statements Issued for Adult Cochlear Implantation
20 statements relate to awareness of implantation, effectiveness of implantation, outcomes
August 2020 Briefing – Otolaryngology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for August 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
MASCC/ISOO Update Guidelines for Management of Mucositis
Topics include basic oral care, photobiomodulation therapy, cryotherapy, natural interventions
