Pharyngeal manometry can be used during drug-induced sleep endoscopy to locate primary and secondary sites of pharyngeal collapse. ja.ma/3T9raWD

National Cancer Database study found that transoral surgery for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is safe for elderly patients with comparable post-op outcomes to younger patients, but with reduced adjuvant treatment utilization. ja.ma/474O5Z0

Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery: This article provides an update and review on the current understanding of the factors of cannabis use with particular emphasis on those aspects associated with the surgical practice of otolaryngology. ja.ma/3ATdKrk

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Radiation therapy significantly reduced progression of head and neck extramedullary plasmacytoma to multiple myeloma and improved 5y disease-free survival (DFS) outcomes vs surgery despite similar overall survival, 2y to 3y DFS, and recurrence rates. ja.ma/3ARMf1k

More than one-third of patients with head & neck cancer demonstrated inadequate health literacy, yet none of the patient education materials assessed were developed for a sixth grade or lower reading level, as recommended by AMA, finds review. ja.ma/3Z4yeaG

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What is the risk of cancer in a patient with asymmetric oropharynx PET uptake? Research suggests an incidence rate of 5.5%. High risk features include elevated ratio of SUVmax and a corresponding lesion on palpation. ja.ma/4e2ayIj Mayo Clinic ENT

In this nationwide study, rural residents with head and neck cancer experienced higher mortality rates and less annual improvement compared to their urban counterparts. ja.ma/4dg2mUZ

Case report: a 42-year-old woman with cutaneous angiosarcoma and venous malformation of the nasal tip. ja.ma/3ArNN1P

More than one-third of patients with head & neck cancer demonstrated inadequate health literacy, yet none of the patient education materials assessed were developed for a sixth grade or lower reading level, as recommended by AMA, finds review. ja.ma/3MMkAlv

JAMA Otolaryngology is accepting applications for its 2-year long Editorial Fellowship. Early-career faculty with varying scholarly interests pursuing an academic medicine career should consider applying. Learn more: ja.ma/4c1dMve

In a study including 40 adults with Meniere Disease, venlafaxine was non-superior to placebo in number of episodes and quality of life metrics. ja.ma/3AUgJQA

This crossover, double-blinded, placebo-controlled RCT out of MUSC Department of Otolaryngology - HNS assessed the efficacy of the SNRI venlafaxine in 40 patients with Ménière’s disease. There was no difference in number of episodes and QOL outcomes between groups. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao…

The Overwhelmed Vagus Hypothesis considers autonomic functions as competing consumers of the finite regulatory resources of a common controller. ja.ma/47fGYwK

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A prognostic model can assist ENT surgeons in making informed treatment decisions for individual patients with idiopathic sudden onset sensorineural hearing loss. The prognostic tool is available online at no cost. ja.ma/3XyLovG

Study supports an increase in scientific oral presentations given by women increasing from 20.0% in 2008 to 48.1% in 2022 at the AmAcadOtolaryngology annual meeting. ja.ma/3ANoasz

Early-career faculty who are looking to gain mentorship and hands-on training in various aspects of the editorial process should consider applying to the JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Editorial Fellowship. Applications are due October 1. ja.ma/3RyyPx0

Study of the All of Us Research Program found an increased risk of developing anxiety and depression among patients with chronic rhinosinusitis. Additionally, anxiety and depression increases the risk of developing chronic rhinosinusitis. ja.ma/3TlL0hh