https://phys.org/ en-us Latest news from American Academy of Otolaryngology April marks Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign encouraging early detection and raising awareness of cancers affecting the mouth, throat, and related structures. This crucial message about early detection is reinforced by new original research published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04-evolving-trends-oral-cavity-cancer.html Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:10:01 EDT news694698541 A new study published in Otolaryngology−Head and Neck Surgery, finds that children with tympanostomy tubes who swim in treated pools are not at increased risk of ear drainage, while those exposed to untreated or natural bodies of water face significantly higher odds of developing recurrent otorrhea. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-children-ear-tubes-safely-pools.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:30:01 EDT news694089792 Researchers at Stanford University, in collaboration with scientists at the German Cancer Institute, have shown for the first time that shortwave infrared (SWIR) imaging can be used to visualize injectable filler materials during injection laryngoplasty, a common procedure used to treat vocal fold paralysis and other forms of glottic insufficiency. The findings, published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, of this novel visualization technique could pave the way for precision-guided techniques in laryngeal surgery. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-imaging-technique-precision-vocal-procedures.html Surgery Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:50:01 EST news691071972 A new systematic review and meta-analysis published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF), reveals that musicians face substantially higher rates of tinnitus, hearing loss, and hyperacusis compared to non-musicians. The study pooled data from 67 studies encompassing more than 28,000 musicians across 21 countries. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-musicians-tinnitus-loss-hyperacusis-significantly.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:00:06 EST news690559087 A comprehensive study analyzing data from nearly 240,000 women has found that estrogen-containing hormonal contraceptives are associated with a significantly lower risk of chronic rhinosinusitis without nasal polyps (CRSsNP), while menopause status showed no significant association with the condition. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-explores-link-hormonal-contraceptives-chronic.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:09:36 EST news689872142 A new study examining music habits among cochlear implant users has found that better hearing ability with the implant—as measured by standard speech tests—significantly correlates with increased time spent listening to music. The findings suggest that optimizing cochlear implant programming and speech outcomes may have broader benefits for patients' quality of life beyond communication alone. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-02-reveals-cochlear-implants-music.html Neuroscience Mon, 02 Feb 2026 22:20:02 EST news689258117 An international collaboration of researchers have successfully adapted a Japanese oral health screening tool for use among English-speaking older adults in the United States, potentially enabling earlier detection of oral frailty—an age-related decline in oral and pharyngeal function associated with physical frailty, malnutrition, and increased mortality risk. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-screening-tool-older-adults-oral.html Dentistry Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:04:35 EST news688651442 A new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs)—a class of medications primarily used for weight loss and diabetes management—may significantly improve post-surgical outcomes for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP) and obesity. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-reveals-weight-loss-medications-outcomes.html Inflammatory disorders Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:29:11 EST news688307282 Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University have developed an automated machine learning (AutoML) model that can accurately differentiate between two common types of brain tumors using preoperative MRI scans, potentially improving surgical planning and patient outcomes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-ai-tool-accurately-brain-tumors.html Surgery Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:08:28 EST news684428882 A comprehensive new study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery reveals alarming rates of hearing loss among adolescents, with 6.2% experiencing sensorineural hearing loss and 12.9% showing signs of probable noise-induced hearing damage by age 18. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12-adolescents-age.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:13:08 EST news683817061 As the United States observes American Diabetes Month this November, a comprehensive study published in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reveals that individuals with type 2 diabetes face a significantly elevated risk of hearing loss—a complication that often goes unrecognized and unscreened. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-strong-link-diabetes-loss-revealed.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:01:03 EST news681998462 A comprehensive eight-year study examining audiological outcomes of newborns screened for congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) through universal screening demonstrates the critical importance of early detection programs in identifying infants at risk for hearing loss. The findings, published in the journal Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, reveal that approximately one-third of cCMV-related hearing loss develops after the newborn period—cases that would be missed without universal screening programs. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-11-impact-universal-congenital-cytomegalovirus-screening.html Pediatrics Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:14:05 EST news681398042 A new treatment using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections has shown promising results in helping people recover their sense of smell after head injuries, according to a preliminary study published in the November issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-breakthrough-treatment-loss-injuries.html Neuroscience Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:56:04 EDT news680957762 At the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, leading experts presented findings today from a pioneering feasibility study exploring how clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) can be adapted for the digital age through computable formats. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-experts-digital-solution-critical-gap.html Surgery Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:48:03 EDT news679661281 The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG): Adult Sinusitis Update today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. The purpose of this multidisciplinary guideline is to identify quality improvement opportunities in managing adult sinusitis and to provide explicit and actionable guidance that can be implemented across all clinical practices. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-adult-sinusitis-guidelines-emphasize-patient.html Inflammatory disorders Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:13:03 EDT news673179182 The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), along with a growing number of endorsing medical societies and organizations, have called on battery manufacturers to act immediately to bring a safe button or coin cell battery to the consumer marketplace to mitigate the life-threatening results and risks when these batteries are lodged in the body. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-otolaryngologists-battery-safe-button-marketplace.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Thu, 31 Oct 2024 16:00:01 EDT news649606942 The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) has published "Clinical Practice Guideline: Age-Related Hearing Loss" in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This clinical practice guideline (CPG) sheds lights on a global public health problem affecting approximately 466 million people worldwide and identifies quality improvement opportunities and provide clinicians trustworthy, evidence-based recommendations regarding the identification and management of age-related hearing loss (ARHL) in patients 50 years and older. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-clinical-guideline-evidence-based-age.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:25:01 EDT news633709497 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Tympanostomy Tubes in Children (Update) today in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Tympanostomy tubes, also called ear tubes, are effective in reducing or eliminating middle ear infections and eliminating persistent middle ear fluid and hearing loss that is related to middle ear fluid. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-02-clinical-guideline-tympanostomy-tube-surgery.html Surgery Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:25:18 EST news563639115 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Opioid Prescribing for Analgesia After Common Otolaryngology Operations today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. This specialty-specific guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on postoperative management for pain in common otolaryngologic procedures, with a focus on opioids. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2021-04-opioid-analgesia-common-otolaryngology.html Surgery Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:10:42 EDT news536940640 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Ménière's Disease today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Ménière's disease is a disorder of the inner ear that includes episodes of vertigo with possible hearing loss, ringing or buzzing in the ear, or ear pressure. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-m233ni232re-disease-clinical-guideline.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:27:22 EDT news505574835 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Nosebleed (Epistaxis) today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. A nosebleed is a common medical condition that occurs at some point in at least 60 percent of people in the United States. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-01-nosebleed-epistaxis-clinical-guideline.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Tue, 07 Jan 2020 15:16:48 EST news497632604 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Sudden Hearing Loss (Update) today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) affects five to 27 per 100,000 people annually, with about 66,000 new cases per year in the United States. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-08-sudden-loss-guideline-awareness.html Surgery Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:24:32 EDT news483891860 The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update) today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The update to the 2011 publication, which includes a large amount of new information that applies to a child considered for tonsillectomy, emphasizes education, counseling, and pain management with several tables and handouts that are user-friendly and helpful to caregivers. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2019-02-tonsillectomy-children-guidelines.html Surgery Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:00:04 EST news468568546 The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published the Clinical Practice Guideline: Hoarseness (Dysphonia) (Update) today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. The updated guideline provides some substantially revised, evidence-based recommendations for healthcare providers when treating patients with hoarseness, a very common complaint that affects nearly one-third of the population at some point in their life. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2018-03-voice-problems-treatment-patients-hoarseness.html Oncology & Cancer Thu, 01 Mar 2018 14:58:36 EST news439138701 With the development of the Clinical Practice Guideline: Evaluation of the Neck Mass in Adults, published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and presented at the AAO-HNSF 2017 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience in Chicago, IL, the appropriate testing and physical examination of an adult with a neck mass is addressed, with a specific goal to reduce delays in diagnosis of malignant disease and to optimize outcomes. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-09-neck-mass-adults-guideline-framework.html Oncology & Cancer Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:48:23 EDT news424316893 The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation addresses the limited literature and availability of multi-disciplinary clinical practice guidelines accessible to clinicians and patients regarding rhinoplasty, with the development of the Clinical Practice Guideline: Improving Nasal Form and Function after Rhinoplasty, published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-02-experts-evidence-based-clinical-guideline-rhinoplasty.html Surgery Wed, 01 Feb 2017 15:47:53 EST news405186465 An updated clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery provides evidence-based recommendations on diagnosis and treatment of earwax (cerumen impaction) as well as important patient information on the dos and don'ts of earwax and healthy ear care. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-01-experts-diagnosis-treatment-earwax-cerumen.html Health Tue, 03 Jan 2017 14:10:01 EST news402670444 Research published today in the April 2016 edition of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery examines the incidence of injuries caused by ingesting wire bristles from grill brushes, and prompts physicians and consumers to take notice before the summer grilling season. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2016-04-dangers-bristle-burger.html Surgery Mon, 04 Apr 2016 16:14:06 EDT news379005068 An updated clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery identifies quality improvement opportunities and explicit actionable recommendations for clinicians managing adult sinusitis, including a greater focus on patient education and patient preference. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-04-aao-hnsf-clinical-guideline-adult-sinusitis.html Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Wed, 01 Apr 2015 14:36:04 EDT news347117757 The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation addresses quality improvement opportunities in the diagnosis and management of allergic rhinitis in a new multi-disciplinary, evidence-based clinical practice guideline, published today in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. https://medicalxpress.com/news/2015-02-aao-hnsf-clinical-guideline-allergic-rhinitis.html Immunology Mon, 02 Feb 2015 16:31:05 EST news342117057