Prolonged use of macrolides associated with lasting tinnitus: Study Dr. Shravani Dali23 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTProlonged use of macrolide antibiotics is associated with ototoxicity, suggests a study published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. ...
Dexamethasone use may prevent hypocalcemia and voice dysfunction post-thyroidectomy: JAMA MD Editorial Team22 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTPakistan: A recent study in the journal JAMA Otolaryngology-Head Neck Surgery, has found single-dose preoperative dexamethasone to be safe and...
Locking Pandora's Box- Reducing Opioid Prescription after endoscopic sinus surgery: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria21 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTMany patients receive their first opioid prescription from a surgeon. While surgery is a large concern for most patients, receiving an opioid...
Endoscopic transcanal facial nerve decompression helpful in Bell's palsy Dr. Nandita Mohan17 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTEndoscopic transcanal facial nerve decompression provides a less traumatic and improved exposure of the geniculate ganglion, and may also help...
Endoscopic diode laser-cauterization superior for treatment of pyriform sinus fistula Dr. Nandita Mohan16 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAcute suppurative thyroiditis through the congenital pyriform sinus fistula (PSF) often recurs if the fistula is not resected. Although endoscopic...
VTE increases risk of flap failure after head and neck free flap surgery: Study Dr. Nandita Mohan14 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent research, it has been found out that patients with a history of venous thromboembolism (VTE) may be at an increased risk for...
Pain on presentation linked to poor prognosis in parotid gland malignancy, Study reveals Dr. Nandita Mohan13 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTAccording to a recent research, it has been observed that pain on presentation appears to be a poor prognostic factor for patients with parotid ...
Chemotherapy drug linked to high risk of hearing loss in young children with cancer Hina Zahid11 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe chemotherapy drug cisplatin is an effective cancer treatment for many children with cancer, but unfortunately it can cause permanent hearing loss....
Sinonasal symptoms- important diagnostic tool in SARS-CoV-2 infection Dr. Nandita Mohan10 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTNo study to date has analyzed the progression of sinonasal symptoms over time in COVID-19 patients. Sinonasal symptoms, particularly loss of smell...
Neoadjuvant immunotherapy confers therapeutic advantages in Head and Neck Cancer: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria9 Sept 2021 9:00 AM ISTThe current standard of care for patients with locoregionally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) includes surgical resection...
Risk factors of dysphagia after surgery in patients with oral cancer identified in new study Dr Ishan Kataria8 Sept 2021 8:00 AM ISTThe treatment strategies for oral cancer have been improving and have reduced postoperative mortality and increased the survival rate of oral cancer...
Single dose of dexamethasone improves voice dysfunction after thyroidectomy patients: JAMA Dr Ishan Kataria7 Sept 2021 8:00 AM ISTSymptomatic benign thyroid diseases are common, and multinodular goiter with concomitant iodine deficiency is the most frequent presentation...
