An Evidence-Based Guide to Chronic Aspiration
June 16, 2025Apoorva T. Ramaswamy, MD, on behalf of the Airway and Swallowing CommitteeChronic aspiration in adults—defined as the persistent entry of oropharyngeal or gastric contents into the lower airway—is a major clinical concern associated with recurrent pneumonia, bronchiectasis, and malnutrition. It particularly affects older…
Stories from the Road: Help Us Give Smiles Foundation
June 16, 2025Jennifer C. Kim, MD, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeJennifer C. Kim, MDOur foundation’s mission is simple yet powerful: Help us give smiles. Founded by Vito C. Quatela, MD, a pioneering otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon dedicated to facial reconstructive surgery, the Help…
The OTO Store Is Now Open!
June 16, 2025What You'll Find at the OTO StoreThe long-awaited OTO Store features a variety of products including:Quality branded apparelOffice essentialsSpecialty itemsProfessional merchandiseAll items are specially designed for otolaryngology professionals and feature the AAO-HNS branding representing your commitment to the specialty. The store…
June Is National Dysphagia Awareness Month
June 16, 2025ENThealth.org offers information for your patients on these topics and more:DysphagiaDo I Have a Swallowing Problem?Aging and SwallowingSalivary Gland DisordersENThealth.org is dedicated to educating patients. The content is developed by a team of AAO-HNS members, and information is delivered via…
The Power of Global Connection: Strengthening Otolaryngology Through International Collaboration
June 3, 2025AAO-HNS/F President Troy Woodard, MD, helped kickoff the SMORL 2025 Congress León, Mexico, and is pictured with SMORL President Francisco Javier Saynes Marin, MD (right).Over the past month, I’ve had the distinct privilege of representing the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head…
Charting Our Course: Your Academy's Strategic Plan
June 2, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOIt's always Day One at your Academy, and our Strategic Plan—the GPS that will guide us for the next decade—exemplifies this mindset perfectly. I'm thrilled to share that the Board…
No One Left Unheard
May 29, 2025David Fei-Zhang, MD, MBA, Stefany Lazieh, BA, Asitha Jayawardena, MD, MPH, Lillian Mokoh, MBChB, MMed, Gratien Tuyishimire, MBBS, MMed, Carolina Der, MD, PhD, James Saunders, MD, MS, on behalf of the Global Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery InitiativeHearing loss is a global health challenge…
Cochlear Migraine: Exploring Migraine’s Impact on the Auditory System
May 29, 2025Hamid R. Djalilian, MD*, Daniel Keum, BS, Yalda Yazdani, MD, Mehdi Abouzari, MD, PhD, and Euyhyun Park, MD, PhD*Author disclosures follow at the end of this article.Cochlear migraine, first described in 2018, represents the effects of migraine on the auditory system. This condition…
New | CPG: Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis
May 29, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) published a new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on the Surgical Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis on May 27 in the June 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. This guideline provides clinicians with…
Watch | "It Always Starts with the Patient: BPPV"
May 27, 2025In this new video series, we explore the profound impacts of our specialty through the lens of those we treat. Meet Rob Chavez, an otolaryngology patient whose experience highlights how proper diagnosis and treatment can change the course of a life. After suffering from an…
The Future of the Reg-ent Registry Is Here
May 27, 2025The Reg-ent Registry, a national otolaryngology-specific clinical data repository, continues to evolve in its mission to improve patient care, enhance quality measures, and support impactful research.By integrating data from participating organizations’ electronic health records (EHRs), the Reg-ent Registry has assembled a…
Why I Chose Private Practice
May 27, 2025Mary T. Mitskavich, MD,* on behalf of the Otolaryngology Private Practice Section*See end of article for author disclaimers.Mary T. Mitskavich, MD, is a private practice otolaryngologist at Coastal Ear, Nose, and Throat, LLC, in New Jersey, of which she is the founder and…
“A Few of My Favorite Things” for #OTOMTG24
May 27, 2025Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MD AAO-HNSF Coordinator, Annual Meeting ProgramCMSBrowserComponents.load({ el: '#vue-1756084604062-965', name: 'OEmbed', props: {"mountPoint":"/__oembed","url":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNF_Q-V5ecs","attrs":{"type":"oembed","id":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNF_Q-V5ecs","element…
Voices of Otolaryngology: Identifying Immunodeficiencies in Otolaryngology Practice
May 27, 2025In this special episode of Voices of Otolaryngology developed on behalf of the AAO-HNS Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Committee, Matthew W. Ryan, MD, talks with Antoine Azar, MD, about how otolaryngologists often see immunodeficiency patients first through recurring infections. Learn about screening techniques, key…
Behind the Peer Review: A Conversation with Star Reviewer Patrick Tassone, MD
May 27, 2025Patrick Tassone, MDPatrick Tassone, MD, assistant professor of otolaryngology at the University of Missouri, is a 2024 Star Reviewer* for the OTO Journals. He began peer reviewing for Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in 2016, and for OTO Open, since its inception in 2017. In…
Protecting Patient Safety and Preserving Physician-Led Care
May 27, 2025Lance A. Manning, MD, AAO-HNS Coordinator for AdvocacyWhen the 2025 U.S. state legislative sessions kicked off in January, the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) anticipated that scope-of-practice measures would be a significant focus of our state…
Voice Disorders in Older Adults Require a Proactive Approach
May 27, 2025Adam R. Szymanowski, MDIn the April Bulletin, we examined presbyphonia and the challenges associated with the aging voice in "Helping Patients Understand and Manage Their Aging Voice." With our June focus on geriatric health, we continue looking at how age-related vocal fold atrophy (ARVA…
A Surprise Around Every Turn: Join Us for #OTOMTG25 in Indianapolis
May 27, 2025Cutting-Edge Education and Research That Can't Be MissedAuthors of the 2024 Scientific Posters present their scientific research during the 2024 Meet the Scientific Authors Showcase.The AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO is the premier education and networking event for the otolaryngology…
