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American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery …

WEBRegistration Now Open: HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer. The American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery Foundation invites you to attend the Global Grand Rounds Webinar, “HPV-Associated Oropharyngeal Cancer,” co-sponsored by the Asian Society of Head & Neck Oncology. The webinar will take place April 27 from 9:00 …

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Health Equity and Inclusive Diversity: Why it Matters

WEBThis requires removing obstacles to health such a poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments, and health care.” As you can appreciate, achieving equitable care is a pretty tall order.

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FOR PATIENTS What Is Laryngopharyngeal Reflux

WEBLaryngopharyngeal reflux is primarily treated by an otolaryngologist or ear, nose, and throat specialist. Symptoms related to LPR, including throat discomfort, laryngitis, hoarse voice, and airway or swallowing problems, are all conditions commonly treated by otolaryngologists. These problems require an otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon

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Spotlight on Hearing Health

WEBSpotlight on Hearing Health. It’s time to raise awareness about hearing health and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience hearing-related problems.

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An Update on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss AAO-HNS Bulletin

WEBA. Morgan Selleck, MD, Hamid R. Djalilian, MD, and Isaac D. Erbele, MD, Hearing Committee members. Approximately 23 million Americans aged 20 and older suffer from noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). 1 NIHL is the most significant preventable cause of hearing loss in the United States. 2 NIHL has traditionally been defined as occurring at …

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Congressional Hearing Health Caucus Revived AAO-HNS Bulletin

WEBAfter a six-year absence, the Congressional Hearing Health Caucus is being reestablished on Capitol Hill. In an effort led by U.S. Reps. Tom Latham (R-IA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), and the support of various organizations within the hearing health community—including the AAO-HNS—work is underway to rebuild membership in the …

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Kids ENT Health Month

WEBKids ENT Health Month. National health statistics reveal that pediatric ear, nose, and throat disorders remain among the primary reasons children visit a physician, with ear infections ranking as the number one reason for an appointment. From earaches to choking hazards, kids can suffer from a variety of ailments that require prompt diagnosis

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Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus

WEBThe target audience is any clinician, including non-physicians, involved in managing these patients. Patients with tinnitus will often be evaluated by a variety of healthcare providers including primary care clinicians, specialty physicians, and non-physician providers such as audiologists and mental health professionals.

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Clinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update)

WEBClinical Practice Guideline: Tonsillectomy in Children (Update) This clinical practice guideline (CPG), which is intended for all clinicians in any setting who interact with children aged 1 to 18 years who may be candidates for tonsillectomy, is an update of, and replacement for, the prior CPG that was published in 2011.

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AAO-HNSF Cochrane Scholars Program

WEBAbout the Cochrane Scholars Program. The Cochrane Colloquium brings together the world’s most influential health researchers, scientists, academics, opinion leaders, clinicians, and patients to promote evidence-informed decision-making.

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World Sinus Health Awareness Day

WEBWorld Sinus Health Awareness Day was founded by the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) to inform and educate patients around the world about the causes of their nasal and sinus symptoms as well as various treatment options and when they should seek additional specialized care. The 2023 World Sinus …

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Sleep Awareness Week

WEBENThealth Sleep Journal. Tracking your sleep patterns and being aware of daily situations that help—or hinder—a good night’s rest can help you establish and maintain healthy sleep habits. Sleep Awareness Week is an annual event that seeks to promote better sleep as a way to increase overall health and well-being.

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The Measurement of Health Care Performance

WEB“ The degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.” 1 • Value is also a challenging term to defi ne, but the multi-stakeholder AQA Alliance (see below) defi nes “Value of

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February 2024 Change Healthcare Outage Potentially Impacted …

WEBAssurant Health Self Funded: 75137: Ameriben Solutions, Inc. 75191: NCAS- Carefirst Administrators: 75261: WebTPA: 77003: Amerihealth Caritas FL FKA Prestige Health Choice: 77022: Ultimate Health Plan: 77076: Network Health Insurance Corporation Medicare: 78857: Medica Health Care Plan (Florida) 79480: TML …

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Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month

WEBHead & Neck Cancer Awareness Month is an initiative to encourage adults who are at high risk for head and neck cancer to take advantage of the nationwide and international free screenings.A key message of the campaign is that early diagnosis is key to successful treatment of these types of cancers.

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How to Avoid Implicit Bias When Treating: Patients from Rural Areas

WEBStereotyping in medicine has serious consequences. Patients who feel judged by healthcare workers are less likely to follow medical instructions and more likely to mistrust their healthcare providers, are less likely to access readily available preventive care and put off treating health problems.

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