September 11, 2026

Nasal obstruction may worsen OSA indicators

Increases in apnea-hypopnea events were greatest among patients with an elevated baseline index, while evidence supporting mouth taping remained preliminary.

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September 11, 2026

Adenotonsillectomy linked to more RTI visits

The findings suggest adenotonsillectomy should not be performed solely to prevent respiratory tract infections in pediatric patients.

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September 11, 2026

Pediatric abscess incidence may be higher postpandemic

Head and neck abscess incidence was more than 3-fold higher following the pandemic, while patient characteristics and treatment patterns remained largely similar.

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August 28, 2026

AI may ease patient decision-making in rhinology

ChatGPT and Google similarly reduced decisional conflict among patients considering rhinologic surgery in a randomized pilot study.

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August 27, 2026

Medical Oddities: Could multilingualism keep you young?

From multilingual minds to pomegranate hearts, gastric mischief, and swishable tea, science stays delightfully odd.

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August 25, 2026

Outreach screening may uncover hearing loss

Recommended treatment was implemented in only about one-third of traceable cases, leaving substantial hearing care gaps after detection.

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August 19, 2026

Full vs limited FESS tested in CRSwNP

Investigators compare full and limited surgery across patient-reported and clinical outcomes over 24 months.

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August 19, 2026

TM regeneration may improve hearing in chronic otitis media

Regenerative treatment shortened operative time and was associated with higher patient satisfaction while achieving a similar membrane closure rate to conventional tympanoplasty.

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August 17, 2026

Can nasal polyps affect mental health?

Asthma and higher Sinonasal Outcome Test-22 scores were associated with possible anxiety among adults undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery.

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August 06, 2026

Medical Oddities: Shellfish Toxin? Send in the Frog

Frogs fight toxins, REM tune inward, white tea soothes guts, and friendship gets scored.

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