The Perfect Storm
Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSAAAO-HNS/F PresidentI recently visited the Pacific Northwest and enjoyed hiking and kayaking on a chain of lakes. The trout were running, and it was an amazing pattern of individual fish, swimming in the same direction and in alignment. This…
The Academy is our calling
Gregory W. Randolph, MDAAO-HNS/F Past PresidentAs a third-year Cornell Medical College student I had a basic science research background and strong clinical interest in reproductive endocrinology. It was then I took my otolaryngology-head and neck surgery rotation and met Roy Sessions…
BOARD OF GOVERNORS BOG sessions add to a rewarding Annual Meeting
By Steven T. Kmucha, MD, JD, Chair, BOG Governance & Society Engagement Steven T. Kmucha, MD, JD, Chair, BOG Governance & Society Engagement With signs of spring appearing in some parts, it is time to start thinking about the AAO-HNSF 2016 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPOSM, September…
FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEES: The Trouble with Temporomandibular Dysfunction
Cristina Cabrera-Muffly, MD, Chair-elect, General Otolaryngology and Sleep Education CommitteeMore than 5% of the population is thought to be affected by temporomandibular disorders (TMD). TMD disproportionately affects women of childbearing age, which is also the group with some of the highest levels of…
#OTOMTG125 to Feature Neha Sangwan, MD, as Keynote Speaker
Neha Sangwan, MDThe AAO-HNSF is honored to welcome Neha Sangwan, MD, as the AAO-HNSF 2021 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience keynote speaker. As the specialty comes together to celebrate our 125th anniversary, Dr. Sangwan will provide a positive outlook on wellness for the medical…
Grace
Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSAAAO-HNS/F PresidentAs is the case for many words in the English language, a word can have many meanings. For instance, “grace” can be used in many ways. As a noun, it can mean moving with beauty or charm. In…
Don’t Miss the Latest Podcast From OTO Journal
To access the library of podcasts hosted by John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA, Editor in Chief of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, visit http://sageotolaryngology.sageublications.libsynpro.com.…
WATCH: Join Us in Nashville
Otolaryngology leaders from Tennessee highlight what makes Nashville a special destination for the global gathering of the otolaryngology community during the AAO-HNSF 2023 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience, September 30 – October 4. Hear from Eben L. Rosenthal, MD, Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head…
Part 3: How We Reached the Brick Wall Blocking Physician Advocacy
Preview this animated timeline providing a brief history of healthcare payment in the United States, which was outlined in Part 1 of this series. Part 2 detailed today’s challenges, why they occurred, and ways we can influence improvement in a broken, inefficient system. CMSBrowserComponents…
CPT Assistant on new flexible laryngoscopy codes released
For the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2017 code set, six new codes were added for reporting open treatment of laryngeal stenosis, open vocal cord medialization, and open cricotracheal resection (CPT 31551-31554, 31591, 31592). In addition, CPT added three new codes to report ablation…
Education Opportunities in Head and Neck, Endocrine
Examine multiple topics from TMJ disorders to various neoplasms in the OTO Source Head and Neck Surgery Unit. Whether you are a resident, program director, faculty member, or practicing otolaryngologist, OTO Source provides valuable, high-quality, and free information available at www.otosource.org.…
The Academy Is Your “Help Button” in Practice and Patient Care
Most of our members are well aware of the Academy’s advocacy efforts on their behalf that involve both legislative and regulatory concerns and include some of the following: Monitoring and giving a voice to the specialty for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS…
EUGENE N. MYERS, MD INTERNATIONAL LECTURE ON HEAD AND NECK CANCER
Established in 1991, the Eugene N. Myers, MD International Lecture on Head and Neck Cancer was endowed by Leslie Nicholas, MD, in honor of his nephew, Eugene N. Myers, MD, FRCS Edin (Hon), a past president of the AAO-HNS/F. Dr. Myers is known…
#OTOjournal and #OTOopen Are Now on Twitter
The AAO-HNSF journals, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and OTO Open, are now on Twitter. By following us, you will receive notifications for the latest in clinically relevant articles and peer-reviewed research in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery as well as updates on…
WATCH: OTC Hearing Aids FAQs for Your Patients
Now that over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are available to adults 18 years of age or older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, ENThealth.org, the Academy’s patient education website, has developed a number of resources to help patients, caregivers, and the public…
Spotlight: Humanitarian Efforts | Miriam I. Redleaf, MD
Where do you currently practice, and what is your specialty area?I am an otologist/neurotologist and former tenured professor at the University of Illinois. Now, I am relocating to be in otology/neurotology and neurosurgery at the University of New Mexico. What humanitarian organizations…
