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Observation by general practitioners after pediatric ventilation tube surgery is noninferior to routine ENT specialist follow-up for hearing outcomes at two years. ja.ma/4rmIM0S
JAMA Otolaryngology study: RCT observation of 310 children(185M, 120F, ages 3-10) after ventilation tube insertion. One group(145) observed by GPs, the other(145) via ENT surveillance. Graph compares PTA in dB with study findings.
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Among patients with vestibular schwannoma, elevated anxiety was associated with greater self-reported dizziness severity. ja.ma/4oP68KJ
Scatter plot titled "Figure 1. Association Between Anxiety and Dizziness." The x-axis shows GAD-7 scores from 0 to 21, and the y-axis displays DHI scores from 0 to 100, plotting the correlation between anxiety and dizziness.
November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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A 62-year-old man with submandibular salivary duct history, alcohol use disorder, and facial flushing after minimal alcohol presents with lower extremity numbness, dysesthesia, and impaired proprioception.

What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/4psymuN
Sagittal PET/CT fusion image displaying the human torso from a side view. The scan shows mild fluorodeoxyglucose uptake in the thoracolumbar vertebral region, highlighting the spinal area within the body.
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Model-based analysis of ECAPs in #CochlearImplant users showed stronger auditory nerve responses and plasticity in younger recipients, highlighting the value of early implantation. ja.ma/3XFa1Wy
Figure 1 shows intraoperative electrocochleography measurements. Graphs display amplitude(CM,ANN),ANN:CM ratio, CM phase and impedance vs surgery time. The CM amplitude peaks around 30s, with ANN following.Impedance drops sharply around 30s. CM phase rad increases step-wise.
November 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Persistent cochlear microphonic amplitude drops during #CochlearImplant surgery were associated with reduced residual hearing, supporting real-time automated #Electrocochleography monitoring. ja.ma/4plZonA
Figure 1. Intraoperative Electrocochleography Measurement and Population Data Overview. A series of four line graphs showing intraoperative measurement examples, with amplitude, ANN:CM ratio, CM phase, and impedance plotted against surgery time.
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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This longitudinal study highlights EVA as a genetically mediated inner ear malformation with heterogeneity in hearing loss severity, progression, and associated symptoms. ja.ma/3LPOFmL
Four bar graphs display audiometric data of hearing loss patients. Graph A shows onset age, peaking at 'Inborn' and '0-1'. Graph B shows hearing loss severity, peaking at 'Profound'. Graph C shows audiogram shape, peaking at 'Descending'. Graph D shows hearing symmetry.
November 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Mouth ulcers are painful sores that can appear anywhere inside of your mouth.

This JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Patient Page describes the causes, types, and treatment for mouth ulcers. ja.ma/486JPZW
An infographic describes mouth ulcers, common sores that usually heal in 1-3 weeks. Causes include irritation, canker sores, cold sores, and rarely mouth cancer. A salt/baking soda rinse recipe is included. Consult a doctor if ulcers persist over 3 weeks.
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Adenotonsillectomy may be effective for young children with mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), whereas children with mild OSA and small tonsils could be recommended watchful waiting. ja.ma/49YnbW1
Infographic titled "JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery", comparing adenotonsillectomy vs. watchful waiting for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea. It includes population details, intervention methods, findings, and a graph showing OAHI score changes over time.
November 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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While balloon sinuplasty was performed in just 2.7% of newly diagnosed Medicare patients with chronic or recurrent acute rhinosinusitis, 1.5% of otolaryngologists performed nearly half of all procedures. ja.ma/4qXGJQp
A graph titled 'Distribution of Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP) Frequency Across Patients Seen by Otolaryngologists'. The x-axis is 'No. of patients seen' and the y-axis is 'Patients seen and received BSP, %'. Bubble sizes vary, showing frequency.
November 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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A 13-year-old male presented with a 7-month history of a painless, progressively enlarging mass in the right parotid region. What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/47IlP0j
The image shows a computed tomographic scan of a head and Hematoxylin-eosin stain. The CT scan is a cross-sectional view, while the histology is colored with pink hues, showing the tissue details.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Salivary Lachnoanaerobaculum spp may serve as a prognostic biomarker for improving treatment outcomes in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. ja.ma/4r26xLe
Three graphs show tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and Lachnoanaerobaculum levels in head and neck cancer patients. Bar graphs compare Lachnoanaerobaculum abundance and TIL levels, recurrence-free survival, and immune cell proportions.
November 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Nearly one-third of US otolaryngologists performing balloon sinus dilation were classified as outliers, with over 10% of their procedures lacking timely preoperative CT scans. ja.ma/4qZLtFl
Two bar graphs show the percentage of balloon sinus dilation procedures without CT imaging. Graph A shows the entire cohort; the largest bar is at <=10%. Graph B shows the outlier physician cohort; the largest bars are between 11-20%.
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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This review summarizes recent deep learning advances in otolaryngology, including diagnostic models with expert-level accuracy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma and otologic pathology. ja.ma/48cV1oY
November 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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A patient-centered and psychometric study identified a preferred 6-item subset of the VHI-10, focusing on communication issues, vocal strain, clarity, social impact, and economic loss. ja.ma/4i0BxqY
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Among Medicare patients undergoing balloon sinus dilation, 60% received dilation of all 6 sinuses, despite consensus that fewer sinuses usually require intervention. ja.ma/4nOAwU7
Figure 3 shows a bar graph of physician distribution by percentage of patients receiving 6-sinus balloon dilation. X-axis shows patient numbers, Y-axis shows percentage of physicians. The percentages are grouped as 0%, 1-5%, 6-75%, and 76-100%.
November 13, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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A healthy 25-year-old female presented with an 8-month history of a painful right mandibular lesion. What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/3JSKzcV
Image shows a clinical photograph of a lesion on the right mandibular angle and a coronal CT view of the maxillofacial area showing a multiloculated lesion. The lesion is expansile and inferior to the alveolar nerve.
November 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In a nationally representative cohort, hearing loss prevalence among older Hispanic adults was 54.6%, with thresholds rising sharply with age and frequency. ja.ma/47L9DdZ
Two line graphs compare hearing thresholds by frequency and age for the right and left ear. Hearing threshold, measured in dB HL, increases with audiometric test frequency in kHz across all age groups(65-69,70-74,75-79,80-84,>85).
November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Artificial neural networks trained on routine clinical data reliably stratified older adults with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma into high- and low-risk groups for overall and progression-free survival.

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SHAP values and Beeswarm plot for progression-free survival, HPV status, age-adjusted CCI score, and CCI score have the highest SHAP values, indicating stronger impact, with a color gradient showing feature value from low (blue) to high (red).
November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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"We need to strengthen our communities—not just the American Head and Neck Society (ANHS), but all our communities, to reverse the trend of distrust."

Learn more in this Viewpoint from former AHNS President, William Lydiatt, MD, EMBA. ja.ma/4hBsqgh
JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery presents "Mind, Machine, and Medicine—Challenges and Opportunities" by William (Bill) Lydiatt, MD, EMBA¹. Published online October 30, 2025. Includes author affiliations and article information.
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Persistent, unexplained hyponatremia in a young, healthy patient led to the diagnosis of SIADH caused by a low-grade olfactory neuroblastoma of the maxillary sinus. ja.ma/3LuHjVr
MRI scan labeled Figure 1. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The coronal T2-weighted image shows a bilobed mass extending from an anterior ethmoidal cell into the right maxillary sinus and nasal cavity.
November 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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A 69-year-old woman was referred due to widespread gingival swelling, which had been worsening over the preceding 3 months and was unresponsive to antibiotic treatment. What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/47r70xM
Two images: A shows teeth with swollen, red gums, labeled "Pretreatment clinical image." B shows a pink and purple stained tissue sample, labeled "Hematoxylin-eosin staining."
November 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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In patients with advanced olfactory neuroblastoma, IMRT and PBRT yielded similar long-term outcomes and rates of grade 2 or higher radiation-related adverse events. ja.ma/4ogRA6u
Figure with three survival curves labeled A, B, and C, comparing PBRT and IMRT treatments over 10 years, measured in months. A: Local recurrence-free survival. B: Recurrence-free survival. C: Overall survival probability. Each graph includes 'No. at risk' data.
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Poor olfaction in older adults is linked to increased coronary heart disease risk, especially in the initial years after assessment. ja.ma/4nlyAlJ
Figure 2. Graph showing the cumulative incidence of CHD by olfactory status over time. The incidence is highest in the 'Poor' olfactory status group and lowest in the 'Good' group.
October 30, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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JAMA Senior Statistical Editor Roger J. Lewis, MD, PhD, JAMA Otolaryngology EIC Jay Piccirillo, MD, and JAMA Otolaryngology Statistics Editor Dorina Kallogjeri, MD, MPH, will be speakers at the 2nd Annual Midwest Critical Appraisal Workshop through Washington University.

See flyer for more details.
Flyer for the "2nd Annual Midwest Critical Appraisal Workshop" on Nov 15, 2025. It features Roger Lewis, MD, PhD, JAMA's Senior Statistical Editor. Workshop highlights include critical thinking, research appraisal, and AI use.
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Viewpoint: Oral nicotine pouch use nearly doubled among US youths from 2023 to 2024, raising concerns about oral health risks. ja.ma/47Bx9em
Illustration showing oral nicotine pouches in a container and being placed between the gum and lip. Text warns of potential oral cavity lesions and long-term carcinogenic risk due to lack of knowledge about this novel product.
October 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM