Search results for "Otolaryngology"
Differentiating ‘dizziness' and vertigo
Because patients use these two terms to describe a broad range of sensations, the symptom can pose a diagnostic challenge.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/dizziness-vertigo.htm
1 Jan 2017
Only 20% with chronic rhinosinusitis receive topical intranasal steroid therapy, Canadian study finds
Topical intranasal steroid spray was used by 1 in 5 patients for about 2 to 3 months on average, despite being a recommended treatment for adults with chronic rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/30/4.htm
30 Aug 2016
Tinnitus common, but care may not mesh with current guidelines, study finds
Fewer than half of patients discussed their tinnitus with a physician, and of those that had, medications were discussed most frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/08/02/4.htm
2 Aug 2016
Allergies are on the rise, but so are treatments
Environmental allergies are becoming more prevalent, and fortunately, so are treatments, as internists and allergists recommend options from changing the immediate environment to immunotherapy.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/05/allergies.htm
1 May 2016
MKSAP Quiz: burning sensation, increasing redness, and lesions
A 52-year-old woman had a burning sensation involving the right side of her forehead and the tip of her nose for 2 days, followed by increased redness and the development of lesions involving the tip of her nose. Medical history is significant for hypertension, and her only medication is ramipril. Following a physical exam and starting antiviral medications, what is the most appropriate next step in management?
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/09/29/3.htm
29 Sep 2015
Guideline updates recommendations to manage adult rhinosinusitis
A new guideline updated recommendations to improve diagnosis, testing, and treatment of adult acute rhinosinusitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/04/07/2.htm
7 Apr 2015
New guideline released on allergic rhinitis
The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation released a new clinical guideline last week on allergic rhinitis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/2.htm
10 Feb 2015
Tinnitus guideline covers diagnosis, treatment
A clinical guideline on diagnosing and treating tinnitus was released last week by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/10/07/2.htm
7 Oct 2014
Joplin hospital rebuilds, better than before
After a tornado in 2011 destroyed St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Mo., a new facility will open that will focus on a patient-centered experience, from the aesthetics to the wayfinding to storage and security.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/10/joplin.htm
1 Oct 2014
Portable ultrasound scopes out a new role
Enthusiasts argue that point-of-care ultrasonography extends the scope of the physical exam far beyond what can be auscultated through a stethoscope. Detractors worry about overdiagnosis and a loss of medical skills that have intrinsic value. Both sides seek balance when considering how to use this new technology.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/05/ultrasound.htm
1 May 2014