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

Stories from the Road: Kenyatta National Hospital

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New AI Tool Shows Promise in Diagnosing Brain Tumors without Surgery

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The Tonsillectomy-Cancer Debate: Weighing Risk and Benefit in Pediatric Care

Does adenotonsillectomy increase the risk of cancer?

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Universal Principles of Thyroid Surgery: Lessons from Rwanda

The authors detail their experience at Kibagabaga Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda, demonstrating that high-quality thyroid surgery can be delivered safely across diverse settings.

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Caring for Children with Cleft and Craniofacial Differences

Specialties working together to advance care for pediatric patients embody the adage, “the sum is much greater than the parts.”

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Register Now to Attend the 2026 OTO Forum in Louisville

For the first time, the AAO-HNS/F 2026 OTO Forum is heading to Louisville.

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Pearls From Your Peers: How I Read It

Ionizing radiation and hematologic malignancy risk in children.

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Management of Chronic Cough in Children

This expert lecture from the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO defined the most common causes of chronic cough in children and presented a systematic approach for evaluation.

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From Limited Resources to Limitless Reach: A Journey of Growth through Humanitarian Efforts

This international support and mentorship gave me a foundation that shaped every professional milestone thereafter.

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OTO Journal Study: One in Eight Adolescents Shows Signs of Hearing Damage by Age 18

Landmark longitudinal research highlights important need for hearing protection among teens.

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Stories from the Road: SPARK Gorongosa, Mozambique

Most Mozambicans have little or no access to specialized ear care.

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OTO Journal Studies: Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Hearing Loss

Recent systematic reviews provide comprehensive evidence for screening and early intervention.

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From Crisis to Confidence: Tackling Worst-Case Scenarios with Simulation

Fostering valuable learning and equipping participants with the confidence and expertise to manage rare, high-risk situations in real-world clinical settings seeks to improve patient safety and care outcomes.

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PRP Shows Promise for Post-Traumatic Anosmia

Study published in OTO Journal finds platelet-rich plasma injections help patients recover sense of smell following trauma

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The 12 Days of Pediatric Otolaryngology | Holiday Pearls for Practice: Part 1

Even in the bustle of the holidays, there’s joy in what we do: helping children breathe, speak, and hear their way into the New Year.

Pearls from Your Peers: Otolaryngology Escape Room Experience

Katherine R. Kavanagh, MD, spoke with Eric A. Gantwerker, MD, MMSc (MedEd), about the educational escape room experience sponsored by the Simulation Education Committee at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO.

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Prevent Choking Hazards This Holiday Season

Help your patients and their families prevent potential choking and ingestion hazards that are more prevalent this time of year.

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Tranexamic Acid as an Adjunct to Reduce Bleeding, Ecchymosis, and Edema in Septorhinoplasty

Tranexamic acid, an antifibrinolytic agent, has emerged as a valuable adjunct in septorhinoplasty, improving surgical outcomes and easing patient recovery.

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For Your Patients: Resources for GERD Awareness Week

November 23–29, 2025, is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Awareness Week. Share dedicated resources from ENTHealth.org to help your patients find relief.