Tranexamic Acid as an Adjunct to Reduce Bleeding, Ecchymosis, and Edema in Septorhinoplasty
November 14, 2025Lauren B. Moneta, MD, on behalf of the Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Education CommitteeSeptorhinoplasty is one of the most performed plastic surgery procedures in the United States with more than 200,000 performed each year. Bleeding, ecchymosis, and postop edema can occur during and…
For Your Patients: Resources for GERD Awareness Week
November 14, 2025According to the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFGD), “GERD affects an estimated 18% to 28% of Americans, making it the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorder in the country.”1 Help your patients recognize the symptoms of GERD, laryngopharyngeal reflux, and related conditions so they can…
Adapting Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Digital Age
November 14, 2025John M. Trumbo, MA, AAO-HNS/F Senior WriterThe AAO-HNSF clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are the most downloaded and cited evidence-based articles in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (OTO Journal). Yet, translation into practice is paramount to improving patient quality of care. Although…
Where History Meets Innovation: The Chevalier Jackson Experience
November 14, 2025Alexander Chern, MD, on behalf of the History and Archives CommitteeThe Chevalier Jackson Traveling Exhibit on display at the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis, Indiana.The AAO-HNSF History and Archives Committee presented attendees of the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting…
A Modern Approach to Snoring and OSA
November 14, 2025Graciela Pepe, MD, PhD, on behalf of the Pan American CommitteeGraciela Pepe, MD, PhDChronic snoring is an early marker of upper airway obstruction, with or without nocturnal desaturation. It may progress to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and lead to clinical consequences, such as sleep fragmentation…
Professional Gifts with Purpose: An excell-ENT Holiday Season at the OTO Store
November 14, 2025Your One-Stop Shop for Otolaryngology Professionals The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery's official OTO Store brings you quality branded merchandise designed specifically for ENT professionals. Whether you're shopping for Secret Santa gifts, year-end appreciation for your team, or…
Staff Spotlight: Teona McCutchen, CAPM, Senior Manager, Professional Education
November 14, 2025Teona and her children enjoy a walk in nature.This month, we spoke to Teona McCutchen, the Academy’s new Senior Manager of Professional Education, with a primary focus on the Annual Meeting Education Program. Joining the Academy barely a month before the AAO-HNSF…
Prevent Choking Hazards This Holiday Season
November 12, 2025Amy Manning, MD, Erin Hamersley, DO, and Jenna Briddell, MD, on behalf of the Pediatric Otolaryngology CommitteeThis article originally appeared in the December 2024 edition of the Bulletin.The early phases of development are marked by an infant’s or child’s primitive exploration of…
2025–2026 Newly Elected BOG, IAB, and Section Leadership
November 7, 2025Leadership of the 2025–2026 Board of Governors (BOG), International Advisory Board (IAB), Otolaryngology Private Practice Section (OPPS), Sections for Residents and Fellows-in-Training (SRF), Women in Otolaryngology (WIO), and Young Physicians Section (YPS) were announced during the AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual Meeting & OTO…
The 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce Report
November 3, 2025Andrew J. Tompkins, MD, MBAWith your help, the AAO-HNS Workforce & Socioeconomic Task Force released the 2025 Otolaryngology Workforce report in early October. Please take the opportunity to review the report, which focused on call and compensation. Rather than highlight pieces of the report, I…
Explore the Expanded Otolaryngology Core Curriculum
November 3, 2025The Otolaryngology Core Curriculum (OCC) is helping physicians and advanced practice providers worldwide strengthen their foundation and stay up to date on the latest in otolaryngology—all on their own schedule. Originally designed for residency training programs, this comprehensive education platform has expanded and is…
Fired Up?
November 3, 2025Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBAAAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO“Fired Up?” This phrase was my plea during the Opening Ceremony of the AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO for all of us to come together as a specialty under one roof…
In the Room Where It Happens: Why the AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Must Be Experienced Live and In Person
November 3, 2025Cecelia Damask, DO, AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting Program CoordinatorThe AAO-HNSF 2025 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO in Indianapolis brought together thousands of otolaryngology professionals from around the world for four unforgettable days of learning, innovation, and connection. It was a vibrant reminder that some experiences…
Call for Contributions: Share Your Voice with the Bulletin
November 3, 2025The Bulletin, the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation (AAO-HNS/F), represents the expertise, perspectives, and stories of its members. We invite you to contribute by submitting articles, topic inquiries, or multimedia content, either…
Stay Informed: Advocacy Updates from the AAO-HNS
November 3, 2025Advocacy is at the heart of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery’s mission to protect and advance the practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery for members and their patients. Whether combating harmful insurance policies, supporting state-level legislative efforts, mobilizing…
About the Bulletin
October 28, 2025The Bulletin, which is the official content hub of the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), publishes news, columns, opinion articles, videos, podcasts, and other multimedia from contributing authors as a service to our readers and the global otolaryngology-head and…
Turning Up Our Voice in Washington
October 28, 2025Matthew D. Scarlett, MD, Chair of the AAO-HNS ENT Political Action Committee (PAC) Board, and Brad Gruehn, Senior Manager, Congressional & Political AdvocacyWe often get asked, "Couldn't the AAO-HNS still advocate for otolaryngologists without ENT PAC?" Technically, yes, but it would be like…
Treating Hearing Loss in Cases of Vestibular Schwannoma
October 27, 2025Edward J. Doyle, III, MD, Saangyoung E. Lee, MD, Ksenia A. Aaron, MD, and Kevin D. Brown, MD, on behalf of the Implantable Hearing Devices CommitteeVestibular schwannomas (VS) are rare tumors that originate from the vestibulocochlear nerve that most commonly present with an asymmetric sensorineural…
