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Pediatric Drug‐Induced Sleep Endoscopy Directed Surgery Outcomes With Trisomy 21 Subgroup Comparison: A Meta‐Analysis

Journal article Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery · April 2026 AbstractObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of drug‐induced sleep endoscopy‐directed surgery (DISEDS) in improving polysomno ... Full text Cite

Public Education on Epistaxis Management: Does a Video Help?

Journal article Cureus · April 2026 Introduction Epistaxis is a common complaint seen by otolaryngologists and one of the most common otolaryngological emergencies. The aim of our study is to identify educational gaps in home epistaxis management and determine the efficacy of an educational ... Full text Cite

Materials Employed in Preoperative Embolization for Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma: A Meta-Analysis.

Journal article The Laryngoscope · February 2026 ObjectivesCharacterizing outcomes and complications between preoperative embolization materials in the treatment of JNA to help guide clinical management.Data sourcesPubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Cochrane databases.Review methodsThis s ... Full text Cite

The Oura Ring Versus Medical-Grade Sleep Studies: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Journal article OTO open · October 2025 ObjectiveTo evaluate the validity of the Oura Ring (OR; Oura Health Ltd.) in measuring sleep parameters compared to medical-grade sleep studies including polysomnography (PSG) or actigraphy (ACT).Data sourcesPubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL. Full text Cite

Disparities in Survival of Head and Neck Cancer in the Hispanic Population: Systematic-Review and Meta-analysis.

Journal article Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · April 2025 ObjectiveThe Hispanic health paradox (HHP), the observation that Hispanic people in the United States often experience better health outcomes than non-Hispanic people despite having worse prognostic factors, has not been evaluated for patients wit ... Full text Open Access Cite

Navigating the Discrepancy: How Cost of Living (COL) Adjustments Impact Otolaryngology Residents' Salaries.

Journal article Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery · February 2025 ObjectiveTo compare differences in otolaryngology residents' salaries in different cities and states before and after adjusting for the cost of living.Study designCross-sectional analysis.SettingAccreditation Council for Graduate ... Full text Open Access Cite

Maxillomandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Patients With Obesity: A Meta-Analysis.

Journal article The Laryngoscope · February 2025 ObjectiveTo systematically review polysomnographic and cephalometric data in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients with obesity (body mass index [BMI] ≥30 kg/m2) treated with maxillomandibular advancement (MMA).Data sourcesSco ... Full text Cite

Comprehensive analysis of Burkholderia species head and neck infections: A systematic review.

Journal article American journal of otolaryngology · January 2025 ObjectiveTo report the first systematic review and meta-analysis of Burkholderia species infections of the head and neck to facilitate understanding of the disease's demographics, mortality rate, comorbidities associated, symptoms, and antibiotic ... Full text Cite

Factors Influencing Instrumental Assisted Births: A Retrospective Study

Journal article Reproductive, Female and Child Health · December 2024 ABSTRACTObjectiveTo evaluate the rate of instrument‐assisted deliveries among parturient patients hospitalized for live, vagina ... Full text Open Access Cite

Age-dependent trends in pediatric maxillary frenum classification.

Journal article International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology · December 2024 ObjectiveTo describe maxillary frenum Kotlow scores in a pediatric population.MethodsA retrospective chart review was performed for children ages 0-19 years old seen at a pediatric otolaryngology clinic by one surgeon from March-December ... Full text Cite

Racial variations in maxillomandibular advancement for obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal article Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung · December 2024 PurposeWe aimed to explore alterations in polysomnographic, cephalometric, and subjective outcomes amongst different ethnic/racial groups after MMA for OSA.MethodsA meta-analysis was performed according to PRISMA reporting guidelines. The ... Full text Cite

Unmasking Nasal Septal Hematoma/Abscess: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Journal article OTO open · October 2024 ObjectiveWe aim to discuss the demographics, symptoms, bacteriology, treatment, and sequelae associated with nasal septal hematoma/nasal septal abscess (NSH/NSA).Data sourcesCINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were searched from inception until Oc ... Full text Open Access Cite

Prognosis of Bilateral Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and

Journal article The Laryngoscope · September 2024 ObjectivesTo comprehensively examine the characteristics and prognosis of bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss (BSSHL) and its subtypes compared to unilateral sudde ... Full text Cite

Atypical Case of Osteomyelitis Pubis due to Corynebacterium striatum in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease

Journal article Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases · June 1, 2024 We report the case of a 64-year-old woman who presented with progressively worsening right, mid-pelvic pain. Computed tomography images of the abdomen and pelvis were consistent with pubic symphysis osteomyelitis. Open decompression with culture grew Coryn ... Full text Cite

Otolaryngologic sequelae of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome in pediatric patients

Journal article International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology · May 2024 Full text Cite

South Carolina's Medicaid Expansion: An Unsolved Problem for Vulnerable Populations.

Journal article Cureus · December 2023 South Carolina is home to millions of residents and is renowned for its subtropical climate and beautiful beaches. Nevertheless, the state's healthcare system faces significant challenges, with a ranking in the bottom 50% of all states, a statistic that wa ... Full text Open Access Cite

Palatal Supernumerary Tooth in a Pediatric Patient.

Journal article Cureus · November 2023 This report describes the case of a child with a congenital palatal lesion that grew rapidly in the first year of life and was found to be a supernumerary tooth. A 14-month-old male presented with a congenital midline palatal lesion visible behind his newl ... Full text Open Access Cite

The Importance of Research Experience With a Scoreless Step 1: A Student Survey at a Community-Based Medical School.

Journal article Cureus · August 2023 PurposeAs of January 26, 2022, the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USLME) step 1 exam went from a scored test to pass-fail step 1 (PFS1). The authors were interested in surveying medical students at a community-based medical school to ... Full text Open Access Cite