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CORRECTION:In the September 2022 Bulletin (Volume 41, No. 08), there was a misprint in “The Annual Meeting: Offering a Different Type of Time-Out,” by James C. Denneny III, MD (print copy only). An obscure character replaced the letters in the name of John…

Spencer C. Payne, MD Assistant Chair, CCS Development PanelIn keeping with the AAO-HNSF’s longstanding tradition of evidence-based reviews to aid physicians in providing safe and efficacious care for their patients, a Clinical Consensus Statement: Balloon Dilation of the Sinuses (BDS) was previewed…

Cecelia Damask, DOThe Academy is pleased to announce the selection of Cecelia Damask, DO, for the position of AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Coordinator. Dr. Damask will serve as Coordinator-elect, working in collaboration with Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD, current Annual Meeting Program Coordinator, from…

How to Cast Your Vote AAO-HNS has partnered with Election America to administer the 2021 election of candidates for leadership positions. To ensure your election-specific broadcast email arrives safely in your inbox on May 3, simply add the following email address as an…

What are some important updates to the management of thyroid cancer?Over the past several years, we have made significant changes to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Thyroid Cancer. There are a few important considerations regarding the management of thyroid cancer that should…

Diego A. Preciado, MD, PhDOne need not be proficient in running statistical software, nor have a master’s degree in epidemiology or public health, to understand most of what is needed for critical interpretation of clinical data. With increasing awareness and a generalized emphasis regarding…

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…

William S. Tierney, MD, MS, MS; Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA, Chair, Laryngology and Bronchoesophagology Education Committee; Alexander Gelbard, MDAcute Laryngeal InjuryAcute laryngeal injury (ALgI) is ulceration, and/or granulation tissue of the laryngeal mucosa. It is frequently encountered following prolonged intubation when the curvature…

These committees demonstrate a passion for the AAO-HNS/F’s vision and for accomplishing the activities outlined in the AAO-HNS/F Strategic Plan. 2021 Committee of Excellence AwardeesFacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Education CommitteeHearing CommitteeImplantable Hearing Devices CommitteeDiversity and Inclusion CommitteePatient Safety and…

Statements from your candidates for president-elect, audit committee, director at large, and nominating committee It’s a big election year nationally, with a presidential contest that has captured well-warranted attention. In midst of the sound bites and partisan rhetoric, we ask you to…

Gregory J. Basura, MD, PhDSince the pandemic began, medical humanitarian outreach trips have been postponed, canceled, restructured, and reimagined. At the Humanitarian Efforts Forum, sponsored by the AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Efforts Committee and held during the 2022 Annual Meeting, attendees learned about the massive impact…

We recognize the passing of the following members in 2017 (as of November 18). Listing indicates Academy member category, Residency Training program, and year of residency completion.…

Swathi Appachi, MD, Samantha Anne, MD, and Catherine K. Hart, MDChronic cough is defined as cough that persists longer than four weeks. It is one of the most common symptoms that prompts a visit to a physician, with prevalence estimated to be 5%-10% in…

Position Statements are used to designate a statement, policy, or declaration of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) on a particular topic or set of topics. This year, at the March Board of Directors Meeting, three Position…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is required to collect data on post-operative care following procedures with 10- and 90-day global periods. From the beginning of this effort, the AAO-HNS has been one of the specialties selected by the CMS contractor…

Members of the Millennium Society, the foundation’s donor recognition club, have early access to registration, housing, and the choice of presentations. It is not too late to experience the Millennium Society’s exclusive benefits and recognition. A donation of at least $1,000 to…

The AAO-HNS Career Fair, hosted by ENT Careers and Health eCareers, will take place at 6:00 pm, Monday, September 11, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago Hotel during the AAO-HNSF 2017 Annual Meeting & OTO Experience. The AAO-HNS Career Fair provides the opportunity…

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…