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Mission Statement: JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery provides timely information for physicians and scientists concerned with diseases of the head and neck. Given the diversity of structure and function based in this anatomic region, JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery publishes clinical, translational, and population health research from an array of disciplines. We place a high priority on strong study designs that accurately identify etiologies, evaluate diagnostic strategies, and distinguish among treatment options and outcomes. Our objectives are to (1) publish original contributions that will enhance the clinician’s understanding of otolaryngologic disorders, benefit the care of our patients, and stimulate research in our field; (2) forecast important advances within otolaryngology–head and neck surgery, particularly as they relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease through clinical and translational research, including that of the human genome and novel imaging techniques; (3) address questions of clinical outcomes and cost-effectiveness that result from clinical intervention, which grow in importance as health care providers are increasingly challenged to provide evidence of enhanced survival and quality of life; (4) provide expert reviews of topics that keep our readers current with true advances and also to provide a valuable educational resource for trainees in the several disciplines that treat patients with diseases of the head and neck; (5) serve as a forum for the concerns of otolaryngologists such as socioeconomic, legal, ethical, and medical issues; (6) provide helpful critiques that enable contributing authors to improve their submissions. We encourage a concise presentation of information and employ an abstract format that efficiently assesses validity and relevance from a clinical perspective. This approach promotes succinct yet complete presentation for our readers and electronic information resources. We believe this approach typifies the commitment of JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery to providing important information that is easily interpreted by its diverse readership.
Pubmed PDF WebGordon KA, Daien MF, Negandhi J, et al.
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This cohort study investigates whether there is an association between lockdowns during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID0-19) pandemic and children’s exposure to spoken language with cognitive development.
Pubmed PDF WebHiggins TS, Wu AW, Ting JY.
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In Reply We thank Dr Chee for the comments about our Viewpoint. Saliva testing may have reasonable clinical acceptance in certain situations. It should be noted that it remains a less accurate method, and therefore we would not recommend it for critical situations such as preoperative testing or to determine coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) status during a hospital admission. However, saliva tests might be useful in estimating the rate of positivity in a population as in children and parents in certain school districts in the US. The nasopharyngeal swab test is actually not difficult to perform if proper education is provided and, for facilities opting for nasopharyngeal testing, the purpose of our Viewpoint was to highlight the proper anatomy.
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To the Editor We read with interest the article by Higgins et al on false-negative results from anatomical misconceptions regarding nasopharyngeal anatomy.
Pubmed PDF WebLandegger LD.
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To the Editor I share the concerns of Higgins et al regarding the low sensitivity of the gold standard for detecting severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and thank them for their detailed description of how to properly obtain nasopharyngeal swabs. However, the rejection by Higgins et al of nasal swabbing as a valid method for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing is inconsistent with current understanding. Most peer-reviewed publications comparing nasal vs nasopharyngeal swabbing for COVID-19 specimen collection have demonstrated noninferiority between methods.
Pubmed PDF WebHamour AF, Yang W, Lee JW, et al.
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This quality improvement study describes the development of a standardized reporting form in conjunction with educational initiatives to increase the documentation rate of American College of Radiology Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System thyroid nodule characteristics to 80% in 18 months.
Pubmed PDF WebMoseley SL, Eichel Y, Richardson MS, et al.
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This case report describes an adolescent male who presented with a right-sided nasal mass after sustaining a concussion and was subsequantly diagnosed with a nasal chondromesenchymal hamartoma.
Pubmed PDF WebSaraswathula A, Gourin CG, Stewart C.
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This cohort study describes changes in US otolaryngology surgical volumes during the early COVID-19 pandemic.
Pubmed PDF WebAhmadmehrabi S, Farlow JL, Wamkpah NS, et al.
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This study examines how mentoring has evolved over time, what new challenges have recently emerged, and how to implement effective structural solutions in the field of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery.
Pubmed PDF WebLi W, Ho J, Grayson JW, et al.
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This cohort study examines long-term treatment outcomes in patients with eosinophilic rhinosinusitis who have received corticosteroid irrigations after surgical creation of a neosinus cavity.
Pubmed PDF WebGuenezan J, Garcia M, Strasters D, et al.
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This randomized clinical trial investigates the efficacy of nasopharyngeal povidone iodine solutions in reducing the viral load of patients with COVID-19.
Pubmed PDF WebWang H, Belcher RH, Liang J.
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A 9-year-old boy presents with a left-sided neck mass that has been enlarging, mild intermittent pain, episodes of upper respiratory infection, and previous adenotonsillectomy and bilateral ear tubes placement. What is your diagnosis?
Pubmed PDF WebFrazier KM, Gourin CG, Stewart C.
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This Viewpoint proposes that the variability in US News & World Report specialty ranking reflects unreliable or imprecise methods rather than factual changes in ear, nose, and throat program quality.
Pubmed PDF WebLee JJ, Peterson AM, Embry TW, et al.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis uses data from studies retrieved from an Ovid Medline, Embase, Scopus, and Cochrane Library database search to investigate survival differences between de novo and inverted papilloma–associated sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma pathogenesis.
Pubmed PDF WebCai Y, Zheng Y, Gulati A, et al.
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This quality improvement study evaluates the use of digital otoscopes and smartphone photos and videos by patients for remote head and neck physical examinations.
Pubmed PDF WebIbrahim B, de Freitas Mendonca M, Gombar S, et al.
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This cohort study assesses the association of surgery for patients with obstructive sleep apnea with outcomes including cardiovascular, endocrine, and neurological sequelae of apnea.
Pubmed PDF WebTipirneni KE, Bauter L, Arnold MA, et al.
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This cohort study examines the association between prolonged-duration chemoprophylaxis and the incidence of venous thromboembolism and bleeding events among high risk-patients with head and neck cancer.
Pubmed PDF WebBadger CD, Thakkar P, Zapanta PE.
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This Viewpoint discusses how a national interview calendar and initial interview invitation date may add some reassurance for applicants and residency programs for the upcoming otolaryngology residency application cycle.
Pubmed PDF WebStickel AM, Tarraf W, Bainbridge KE, et al.
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This cohort study examines associations between hearing impairment, cardiovascular disease risk, and cognitive function in the Hispanic/Latino population in 4 US cities.
Pubmed PDF WebMarrone NL, Wong AA.
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We write to highlight implications of the research presented by Stickel and colleagues in, “Hearing sensitivity, cardiovascular risk, and neurocognitive function: Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).” Stickel et al provide evidence that hearing loss exacerbates the association between cardiovascular disease and cognition for verbal learning and memory among Hispanic/Latino adults aged 45 to 74 years. In this commentary, we implore health care gatekeepers (physicians, audiologists, and other professionals affecting the health care system) to respond to these findings by taking actions to ensure the health of Hispanic/Latino patients.
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