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Tezepelumab has gained FDA approval as the fourth biologic agent for the treatment of nasal polyps, and dupilumab has been FDA-approved for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS).

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Intranasal Epinephrine as a New Option for Anaphylaxis

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and Dysphonia

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Completeness of Surgery Matters in Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps

Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) varies widely from limited, targeted procedures to more comprehensive “full-house” approaches, yet it continues to play a central role even as medical therapy advances.

Vanderbilt Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Program’s Family Fun Day at the Nashville Zoo. Pictured are cleft surgeons, Jim Phillips, MD, and Ryan H. Belcher, MD, MPH, as well as one of their pediatric plastic surgery colleagues, Michael Golinko, MD.

The Otolaryngologist’s Role in Advocacy for Children and Families with Cleft and Craniofacial Differences

Expanding comfort in cleft care among otolaryngologists not only allows for higher-caliber cleft teams but also a more competent surrounding community that patients will likely contact.

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A Guide to Otolaryngology Away Rotations: From Applying to Post-Rotation Communication

The Credentials and Membership Committee has prepared a new guide detailing the process for applying to away rotations, pre-rotation responsibilities and resources, and the general expectations for making a positive impression at a new program.

Save the Date: 2026 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO

Save the Date: 2026 AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting and OTO EXPO

Mark your calendars for October 17-20: We’re laying the groundwork for an unforgettable Annual Meeting experience. Big ideas, meaningful connections, and can’t-miss moments are already taking shape.

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The Challenge of Screening for Head and Neck Cancer

Improving head and neck cancer screening should focus on refining risk-based approaches while integrating emerging technologies.

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The Future of Head and Neck Reconstruction

As patients continue to live longer with cancer, optimizing postoperative quality of life has become highly relevant.

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April 16 Is World Voice Day

Treating Professional Voice in the Community

Objective findings need to be weighed alongside the singer’s lived experience so that expectations are realistic and responsibility is shared.

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AI as a Cognitive Co-Pilot within Laryngology Training and Practice

By grounding training in a framework of critical appraisal and ethical oversight, we ensure that AI tools improve the analysis of data-heavy diagnostics without devaluing the human expertise at the heart of patient care.

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New Imaging Technique Could Transform Precision of Vocal Fold Injection Procedures

Shortwave infrared imaging offers a new path to better patient outcomes.

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Stories From the Road: Operation of Hope, Bohol, Philippines

Humanitarian efforts empower local health systems, improve continuity of care, and ensure that communities retain long-term benefits of support long after international volunteers depart.

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Tinnitus Instability/Fluctuation: The Most Important Variable in Tinnitus Care

Emerging clinical observation suggests that tinnitus stability is a more mechanistically informative dimension.

Pearls from Your Peers: Evolving Knowledge of Sleep Disorders

Meredith Lind, MD, interviewed Sveta Karelsky, MD, about the Sleep Disorders Education Study Group, the first step toward creating a new committee.

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Dreaming of a Better Sleep Study

Limitations of current sleep study technology in otolaryngology can remind practitioners that sleep is inherently variable and not all nights of sleep are equal.

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Fulbright Scholar Bridges U.S.-Japan Dysphagia Research Gap

Academy member studies oral frailty and innovative surgical techniques during year in Japan, expanding upon international collaboration focused on quality of life and patient care.

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Challenges Communicating with Hard of Hearing Patients

Effective communication is essential for safe, ethical, and high-quality medical care. It supports accurate diagnosis, shared decision‑making, treatment adherence, and patient satisfaction.

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Stories from the Road: Kenyatta National Hospital

A resident describes his experience volunteering with the Sikiza Society, a humanitarian organization created to expand education, advance research, and improve healthcare in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery across the East African region.