OTO: Sponsorship and Negotiation for Women Otolaryngologists at Midcareer: A Content Analysis
Release Date: 03/27/2023
Elevated Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Biological Males Taking Estrogen Hormone Therapy
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Editor-in-Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author David Goldenberg, MD, to discuss role of estrogen in developing thyroid malignancy as outlined in the paper “Elevated Risk of Thyroid Malignancy in Biological Males Taking Estrogen Hormone Therapy” which published in the April 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They talk about the risk of thyroid cancer for biological males taking estrogen compared to men not undergoing hormone therapy and women.
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Is Outpatient Supraglottoplasty Possible? Examination of Perioperative Comorbidities and Outcomes
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Gresham T. Richter MD, and Associate Editor John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, to discuss the outcomes of not admitting pediatric supraglottoplasty patients as outlined in the paper “Is Outpatient Supraglottoplasty Possible? Examination of Perioperative Comorbidities and Outcomes” which published in the March 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They talk about the necessity of keeping patients at the hospital for different comorbidities and situations.
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Refractory Chronic Cough: A State-of-the-Art Review for Otolaryngologists
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Lee M. Akst, MD, and Associate Editor Christopher M. Johnson, MD, to discuss diagnosis of, treatments, and solutions for refractory chronic cough as outlined in the paper “Refractory Chronic Cough: A State-of-the-Art Review for Otolaryngologists” which published in the February 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They discuss both the paper's findings and their own experiences caring for patients with this condition.
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Medical Malpractice in Otolaryngology within the United States: A LexisNexis-Based Demographic Analysis
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by first author Shiven Sharma, JD, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, to discuss what the specialty can learn about medical malpractice in the field for quality improvement as outlined in the paper “Medical Malpractice in Otolaryngology within the United States: A LexisNexis-Based Demographic Analysis” which published in the January 2025 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They talk about the database used, how trends were identified, and how the findings can influence change in otolaryngology...
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Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Operating Room and In-Office Reconstruction of Skin Cancer Defects
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Priyesh N. Patel, MD, and Associate Editor Peter M. Vila, MD, MSPH, to discuss the role of the operating room and its necessity in treating skin cancer defects as outlined in the paper “Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Operating Room and In-Office Reconstruction of Skin Cancer Defects” which published in the December 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They weigh the effects of operating room on efficiency, patient satisfaction, and procedure success.
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Etiology of Childhood Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The Role of Hearing Loss Gene Panel Testing
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author Rohani Omar MRCP, MD(Res) and Associate Editor John P. Dahl, MD, PhD, MBA, to discuss causes, especially genetic causes, of pediatric hearing loss as outlined in the paper “Etiology of Childhood Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: The Role of Hearing Loss Gene Panel Testing” which published in the November 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They discuss the paper's investigation of gene panel testing for hearing loss in children.
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OTO: Improving Operating Room Efficiency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: A Scoping Review
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Julie E. Strychowsky MD, MAS, FRCSC, and Associate Editor Michael J. Brenner, MD, to discuss methods for improving the efficiency of ORs for surgeons as outlined in the paper “Improving Operating Room Efficiency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery: A Scoping Review” which published in the October 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They discuss the importance of finding ways to save time and cost for operating rooms in order to serve more patients and reduce physician burnout. ...
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OTO: When It's Not Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical Signs to Raise a Patient's Suspicion for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author Ahmad R. Sedaghat MD, PhD, and Associate Editor Dana L. Crosby, MD, MPH, to discuss the possibility of chronic rhinosinusitis when allergies are assumed as outlined in the paper “When It's Not Allergic Rhinitis: Clinical Signs to Raise a Patient's Suspicion for Chronic Rhinosinusitis” which published in the September 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They compare the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis to those of allergies or related conditions, and where there is overlap.
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OTO: ctDNA as an Adjunct to Posttreatment PET for Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Risk Assessment
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by author John Pang, MD, and Associate Editor Tristan Tham, MD, to discuss circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection as a new technique to identify minimal residual disease in patients with solid tumors as outlined in the paper “ctDNA as an Adjunct to Posttreatment PET for Head and Neck Cancer Recurrence Risk Assessment” which published in the August 2024 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They compare ctDNA to the traditional PET to assess best methods.
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OTO: Long-term Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy: Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach Versus Transcervical Approach
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Editor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, is joined by senior author Jonathon O. Russell MD, and Associate Editor Raymond Liu Chai, MD, to discuss the pros and cons of two approaches to thyroidectomy as outlined in the paper “Long-term Quality of Life After Thyroidectomy: Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach Versus Transcervical Approach” which published in the July 2024 of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. They compare the quality of life for patients under two methods including scarring and self consciousness.
info_outlineEditor in Chief Cecelia E. Schmalbach, MD, MSc, hosts this podcast on the article “Sponsorship and Negotiation for Women Otolaryngologists at Midcareer: A Content Analysis,” which published in the March 2023 issue of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Coauthors Janice L. Farlow, MD, PhD, and Sonya Malekzadeh, MD, along with Associate Editor Chau T. Nguyen, MD, join Dr. Schmalbach for a compelling discussion around the need for midcareer women otolaryngologists to gain knowledge about sponsorship and negotiation.
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