EHR Efficiency Tips for Otolaryngologists
September 15, 2025J. Randall Resser, MD, J.P. Giliberto, MD, and Jose W. Ruiz, MDAuthor disclosures follow at the end of this article.The following article provides highlights from the Expert Lecture “Get Home Sooner: Epic EHR Efficiency Tips for Otolaryngologists,” presented at the 2024 AAO-HNSF…
Elevating Otolaryngology: Advancing Quality Care with CPGs and ECSs
September 15, 2025Margo K. McKenna, MD, Guideline Task Force Chair, Kaitlyn Tholen, AAO-HNSF Analyst, Research and Quality, Zarah Akrami, MPH, AAO-HNSF Analyst, Research and Quality, and Jacob S. Marzalik, MA, PMP, AAO-HNSF Director of Research and QualityThe AAO-HNSF Guidelines Task Force (GTF) was…
Frontal Sinus Frontiers: The Rise of the Hybrid Approach
September 15, 2025Jordan Teitelbaum, DO, on behalf of the Rhinology and Paranasal Sinus CommitteeFor decades, interest in studying the frontal sinus anatomy and the efficacy of surgical approaches to the frontal sinus has grown exponentially within otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Because the frontal sinus can vary…
Stories from the Road: Weill-Bugando Medical Center, Tanzania
September 15, 2025Richard J. Lu, MD, MBA, MSc, on behalf of the Humanitarian Efforts CommitteeRichard J. Lu, MD, MBA, MScOur recent July 2025 humanitarian surgical trip to Mwanza, Tanzania, represented the third year of a collaboration between the Weill-Bugando Medical Center (WBMC), a major tertiary referral…
The Current State of Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) in Thyroid Nodules
September 15, 2025Julia E. Noel, MD, and Ameya A. Asarkar, MDSince the adoption of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in 2018 in the United States, the indications for this minimally invasive, image-guided modality have been constantly evolving. Success in volume reduction, patient satisfaction, and low complication rates have…
September Is World Sinus Health Awareness Month
September 15, 2025World Sinus Health Awareness Month was founded by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) to inform and educate patients around the world about the causes of their nasal and sinus symptoms as well as various treatment options and when they…
Building Tomorrow's Research Today: Reg-entSM
September 2, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEOOne of the key reasons I jumped at the opportunity to be your EVP and CEO is Reg-ent. I was fortunate to have been a part of the very early stages of Reg…
Moving Mountains Together: Reflections from President Woodard
September 2, 2025Troy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentDear Friends,It’s hard to believe how quickly this year has passed. When I stepped into the role of President, I knew we had important work ahead. What I didn’t fully anticipate was how much joy, pride…
Gear Up for the OTO EXPO at #OTOMTG25
September 2, 2025Each year, the OTO EXPO features the latest in innovative technologies and services for advancing the specialty. The OTO EXPO provides a central location for you to engage with other attendees, leaders in the specialty, industry partners, and exhibitors. This year, the OTO EXPO will…
2025 AAO-HNS/F Honorary Award Recipients
September 2, 2025The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F) is proud to announce the 2025 recipients of its prestigious annual Honorary Awards. These awards recognize outstanding individuals and groups who embody the Academy's vision of being the global…
An Overview of Innovations in Office-Based Rhinology
September 2, 2025Martin J. Citardi, MD, Pete S. Batra, MD, and R. Peter Manes, MDThe following article provides highlights from the Panel Presentation “Innovations in Office-Based Therapy for the Rhinology Patient,” presented by the authors at the AAO-HNSF 2024 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. If you…
2025 Presidential Citations
September 2, 2025Troy D. Woodard, MD, AAO-HNS/F PresidentTroy D. Woodard, MDAAO-HNS/F PresidentPresidential Citations are awarded to individuals who have had a profound influence on the AAO-HNS/F President’s life and otolaryngology career. President Troy D. Woodard, MD, has selected these individuals…
Chronic Sinusitis: Genes Or Environment?
September 2, 2025Devyani Lal, MD, and Naweed Chowdhury, MD, MPH, on behalf of the Rhinology and Allergy Education CommitteeUnfavorable environmental assaults on the sinus mucosa, including infection, microbial dysbiosis, allergens, and air pollution, in susceptible hosts are currently thought to trigger the abnormal immune response that leads…
Principles for the Treatment of Early Laryngeal Cancer
September 2, 2025Carlos T. Chone, MD, PhD, and Rogerio A. Dedivitis, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Pan-American CommitteeA version of this article in Portuguese, translated by the authors, follows the English. Uma versão deste artigo em português traduzida pelos autores segue o inglês.(left to…
Elevating Clinical Research in Otolaryngology: Reg-ent’s New Research Platform
September 2, 2025Samuel Kim, BS, AAO-HNSF Data Analyst, Reg-ent Registry, Jocelyn Meyer, MPH, AAO-HNSF Reg-ent Registry Director, and Kristine Schulz, DrPH, MPH, AAO-HNSF Senior Director for Research and QualityAs outlined in our previous article, a collaboration with MatrixPPA has fundamentally strengthened Reg…
Staff Spotlight: Lisa Holman
September 2, 2025Lisa HolmanThis month, we feature Lisa Holman, the Academy's Senior Director of Finance, a dedicated professional who has spent a decade ensuring the financial integrity and stability of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F). With…
Reg-ent Registry Insights: Chronic Rhinosinusitis
August 20, 2025Vikas Mehta, MD, MPH, Coordinator for Research and Quality, Kristine Schulz, DrPH, MPH, AAO-HNSF Senior Director for Research and Quality, Soniya Phatak, MPH, Senior Manager, Reg-ent Registry, Samuel Kim, BS, AAO-HNSF Data Analyst, Reg-ent Registry, Jocelyn Meyer, MPH, AAO-HSNF Reg…
Global Is Local: Improving Care for Underserved Patients in Our Communities
August 18, 2025Josephine A. Czechowicz, MD Josephine A. Czechowicz, MDWhen thinking about ways to give back to our communities, many otolaryngologists envision humanitarian work in a low-income country far beyond their own zip code. And striving to sustainably improve ear, nose, and throat health for those…