Acupuncture in Otolaryngology: A Primer
April 28, 2022Chau T. Nguyen, MD; Marilene B. Wang, MD; and Malcolm B. Taw, MD Acupuncture, a therapeutic modality of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), has been used for centuries in Asian countries. It involves the placement of needles into specific points along the body.1 According to…
Spring Effervescence and Promise
April 28, 2022Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentAs winter yields to spring in the Northeast, the annual parade of colors is in dazzling display with the precocious crocuses, the harbinger forsythia and magnolia, and magnificent azaleas and rhododendrons sequentially blossoming in glory.The Academy’s spring festivities…
The OTO Experience: A Must-Attend Event where Industry, Science, and Education Connect the Global Otolaryngology Community
April 28, 2022Daniel C. Chelius, Jr., MDAnnual Meeting Program Coordinator"The OTO Experience is a huge opportunity for both domestic and international attendees. It’s a theme park for the otolaryngologist—to walk through the hall and see the new technologies; to have easy access to buy…
May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month
April 28, 2022Better Hearing and Speech Month is a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking or hearing.ENThealth.org is dedicated to helping patients by providing resources for you…
OTO Source Hearing and Speech
April 28, 2022Through the free online study guides and surgical videos offered via OTOSource, medical professionals can learn and review an array of topics from the anatomy of the temporal bone to the most common symptoms of vestibular schwannoma. Visit the Otology / Audiology unit in OTOSource for…
Call for Late-Breaking Science: Submit Your Abstract by June 20
April 28, 2022The AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting Program Committee recognizes that the results of some exciting research may not have been available in time to meet the general abstract submission deadline, such as COVID-19 related research. To further enrich the Annual Meeting program, the committee…
FROM THE EDUCATION COMMITTEES | How to Diagnose and Manage the Patient with Olfactory Loss
April 28, 2022Zara M. Patel, MDChair, Rhinology and Allergy Education CommitteeMany budding physicians and surgeons who choose the field of otolaryngology do so based on our specialty’s ability to help patients regain their senses and help them interact more fully with the world around them. In…
AAO-HNSF Humanitarian Travel Grant: Kenya Relief Mission Trip
April 26, 2022Robert T. Cristel, MDUniversity of Illinois - Chicago Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryThe Kenya Relief Mission Trip I was a part of in January 2022 was one of the best experiences of my life. The group I was with traveled to the small town…
Mark Your Calendar: AAO-HNS/F Grant Process Opens in May!
April 26, 2022AAO-HNS/F provides a variety of annual grants to residents, young physicians, and medical students. The grant application process will open in May for the following:Diversity Endowment URM Away Rotation GrantThe Diversity and Inclusion Committee introduces medical students from under-represented minorities (URM…
OUT OF COMMITTEE: Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | Allergy and Otolaryngology Just Go Better Together
April 26, 2022Cecelia Damask, DO, Chair, and Matthew W. Ryan, MDSome things are just meant to be together ...Peanut butter and jellyMarshmallows, chocolate bars, and graham crackersGrilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soupMilk and chocolate chip cookiesOtolaryngology and allergyOne of the things I hear at least once a…
Donor Spotlight: Col. Joan T. Zajtchuk, MC/USA, Retired, and Brig. Gen. Russ Zajtchuk, MC/USA, Retired
April 26, 2022The AAO-HNS foundation is pleased to recognize Joan T. Zajtchuk, MD, and her husband, Russ Zajtchuk, MD, as new Millennium Society Lifetime donors.“Our gift was made to recognize the contributions by and in the memory of the seven pioneering women otolaryngologists of the…
Board of Governors: Employing Physicians and the Healthcare Team: The Road Ahead
April 25, 2022Troy D. Woodard, MD Chair, Board of GovernorsTroy D. Woodard, MDChair, Board of GovernorsAs practicing physicians and sometimes patients ourselves, we cannot help but be impacted by the shortage of physicians, nurses, office staff, and others on the healthcare team. According to the recent Association…
SECTION SPOTLIGHT: Providing Tools to Navigate the Obstacles of Pay Parity
April 25, 2022Priya D. Krishna, MDChair, Women in OtolaryngologyPriya D. Krishna, MDChair, Women in OtolaryngologyIn the last 20 years, we’ve seen four women Presidents of the AAO-HNS/F and will be installing Kathleen L. Yaremchuk, MD, MSA, during the AAO-HNSF 2022 Annual Meeting & OTO…
Frontal Sinus Surgery for the General Otolaryngologist
April 25, 2022Abtin Tabaee, MD; Gurston G. Nyquist, MD; and Jeffrey D. Suh, MD Surgical management of the frontal sinus remains one of the most challenging and demanding aspects of sinus surgery. The need for specialized instruments, narrowness of the surgical corridor, proximity to critical neurovascular structures…
Communication: The Key to Understanding
April 1, 2022Ken Yanagisawa, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentCommunication is so often the root of misunderstandings and errors.As a young attending, I discussed by telephone the results of a patient’s laryngeal biopsy showing mild dysplasia. Appropriate questions were asked and seemingly answered clearly and thoroughly about…
Tech Talk: Practice Primer on HIPAA and Related Privacy Regulations
April 1, 2022Mike Robey, MS, AAO-HNS/F Senior Director, Information TechnologyUnderstanding the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and related acts is not easy. Complying with the privacy and security regulations promulgated under HIPAA and related legislation can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, ignoring these regulations is…
WIO Day Celebrations
April 1, 2022WIO Day is held annually on March 8 in conjunction with International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as a time to recognize the remarkable achievements of women in otolaryngology around the world…
International Perspective on Publishing and Avoiding Predatory Journals
April 1, 2022On March 3, 2022, José Florencio F. Lapeña, Jr. MD, presented “International Perspectives on Publishing, Peer Review, and Avoiding Predatory Journals” for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s Resident Reviewer Development Program (RRDP) and International Community Curriculum. Dr. Lapeña has been…
