The Provision of Health Care by Family Physicians in Taiwan as Illustrated With Population Pyramids by Yi-Jen Wang MD, Hao-Yen Liu MD, Tzeng-Ji Chen MD, Shinn-Jang Hwang MD, Li-Fang Chou PhD, Ming-Hwai Lin MD

“…Among 919 206 beneficiaries with a total of 13 713 199 ambulatory visits, 49.1% had visited family physicians, 34.1% had visited internists, 24.3% had visited pediatricians, and 38.9% had visited otolaryngologists. Women (χ 2 (1) = 538, P < .001) and patients aged 65 and above (χ 2 (1) = 16 000, P < .001) had a higher proportion of visiting family physicians rather than visiting other specialties. …”
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Chronic cough etiology within a tertiary care center: A retrospective chart review by Krittin J Supapannachart, Amanda S Fryd, Sandeep Shelly, Anjali Warrier, Andrew Tkaczuk, Jeanne L Hatcher, Adviteeya N Dixit, Keriann M Van Nostrand, Anand S Jain, Amanda I Gillespie, Merin K Kalangara, Adam M Klein

“…Primary care physicians should have a low threshold for referral to otolaryngologists and academic institutions should consider establishing multidisciplinary cough clinics to facilitate work up and treatment.…”
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Burnout and well‐being in otolaryngology trainees: A systematic review by Skye K. Lawlor, Christopher M. Low, Matthew L. Carlson, Karthik Rajasekaran, Garret Choby

“…In the qualitative summary, trainees were reported to have increased levels of distress and emotional hardening compared to attending otolaryngologists. Total hours worked per week and female gender were associated with worsened well‐being. …”
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Development of a patient reported outcome instrument for chronic sialadenitis by Fatemeh Ramazani, Amr Hamour, Caroline C. Jeffery, Vincent Biron, Yaser Alrajhi, Daniel O’Connell, David W. J. Côté

“…Itemization of the PRO questionnaire was done by a focus group of four Otolaryngologists in phase III. Lastly, the questionnaire was completed in Phase IV by cognitive interviewing of five new chronic sialadenitis patients; ensuring ease of understanding and clarity. …”
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Congenital laryngeal webs: from diagnosis to surgical outcomes by Melissa Ameloti Gomes Avelino, Débora Bressan Pazinatto, Stela Oliveira Rodrigues, Rebecca Maunsell

“…Conclusion: Congenital laryngeal webs should be suspected and thoroughly evaluated in the presence of neonatal dysphonia and early onset of laryngitis. Otolaryngologists must be familiar with associated lesions and genetic conditions that may be associated to congenital laryngeal webs. …”
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Comparison of two approaches to lateral nasal osteotomy in Saudi patients by Ahmad A. Mirza, Osama A. Marglani, Mian U. Farooq, Talal A. Al-Khatib, Waed S. Jameel, Noran A. Sultan, Mohammed S. Aly

“…In traumatic cases, patients often present with combined functional and cosmetic complaints. Therefore, otolaryngologists take into account both breathing and aesthetic nasal issues. …”
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Outcomes Associated with Nasal Reconstruction Post-Rhinectomy: A Narrative Review by Jithin John, Rohun Gupta, Anne Grossbauer, Michael Chung, Anita Sethna, Michel Abboud, Eric Cox, Justin Hart, Adam Folbe, Kongkrit Chaiyasate

“…According to published literature, there is no consensus among otolaryngologists and plastic surgeons on which technique or flap use is preferred in terms of complications, aesthetic outcome, or patient satisfaction. …”
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Microaggressions in European versus American Workplace Environments of Otolaryngology‐Head and Neck Surgery by H. Steven Sims, Krystal Kan, Jerome R. Lechien

“…Methods European and U.S. otolaryngologists‐head and neck surgeons (OTO‐HNS) were surveyed through three otorhinolaryngological societies. …”
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Validation of a novel method for localization of parathyroid adenomas using SPECT/CT by Rachelle A. LeBlanc, Andre Isaac, Jonathan Abele, Vincent L. Biron, David W. J. Côté, Matthew Hearn, Daniel A. O’Connell, Hadi Seikaly, Jeffrey R. Harris

“…SPECT/CT images were reviewed by two staff Otolaryngologists, a Radiologist, an Otolaryngology fellow and Otolaryngology resident. …”
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Applications of single‐cell sequencing for the field of otolaryngology: A contemporary review by Madeline P. Pyle, Michael Hoa

“…Our analysis of HNSCC data gives an example for how otolaryngologists can use scRNA‐Seq for clinical use. Conclusions Although there are limitations to the translation of scRNA‐Seq to the clinic, we show that its use in otolaryngology can give physicians insight into the tissue heterogeneity within their patient's diseased tissue giving them information on disease pathogenesis, novel disease biomarkers or druggable targets, and aid in selecting patient‐specific drug cocktails.…”
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Bidirectional needs assessment of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery short‐term surgical trips to Ethiopia and Kenya by Cynthia M. Chweya, C. Yoonhee Ryder, David J. Fei‐Zhang, Katerina J. Green, Yilkal Zemene, Samuel Okerosi, Joshua P. Wiedermann

“…Respondents were otolaryngologists identified online, through professional organizations, and by word‐of‐mouth, who had participated in a surgical trip of <4 weeks. …”
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Development and In-Silico and Ex-Vivo Validation of a Software for a Semi-Automated Segmentation of the Round Window Niche to Design a Patient Specific Implant to Treat Inner Ear D... by Farnaz Matin-Mann, Ziwen Gao, Chunjiang Wei, Felix Repp, Eralp-Niyazi Artukarslan, Samuel John, Dorian Alcacer Labrador, Thomas Lenarz, Verena Scheper

“…Defined anatomical landmarks such as the RWM were used to develop a customized 3D Slicer™ plugin for semi-automated segmentation of the RWN. Two otolaryngologists (User 1 and User 2) segmented the datasets manually and semi-automatically using the developed software. …”
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Ear, nose, and throat foreign bodies in adults: A population-based study in Taiwan by Chia-Hsuan Lee, Tien-Hsing Chen, Jenq-Yuh Ko, Te-Huei Yeh, Wei-Chung Hsu, Kun-Tai Kang

“…This study provides population-based data that may serve as a reference for otolaryngologists in clinical FB management. Keywords: Ear, Foreign bodies, Nose, Throat…”
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Gathering validity evidence for a 3D‐printed simulator for training of myringotomy and ventilation tube insertion by Michael Lüscher, Lars Konge, Peter Tingsgaard, Thomas Qvist Barrett, Steven Arild Wuyts Andersen

“…Methods The study included 15 junior ORL residents (trainees) and 13 experienced teaching otolaryngologists (experts). Experts and trainees first received an identically structured introduction to the procedure, simulator, and simulation setup. …”
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Surgical ergonomics: Assessment of surgeon posture and impact of training device during otolaryngology procedures by Karen L. Leung, Rachel M. Segal, Jeffrey D. Bernstein, Ryan K. Orosco, Chris M. Reid

“…Although the efficacy of biofeedback intervention from a commercially available posture‐training device differs among otolaryngologists, exploration of alternative interventions and incorporation of an ergonomics curriculum is warranted to address postural issues experienced by many surgeons. …”
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Assessing the role of virtual reality training in Canadian Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Residency Programs: a national survey of program directors and residents by Justin T Lui, Evan D Compton, Won Hyung A Ryu, Monica Y Hoy

“…Prior to distribution, the survey was vetted for face validity by a group of staff Otolaryngologists and questions were modified accordingly. …”
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The awareness and knowledge of dysphagia among health care practitioners in Egypt by Aisha Fawzy Abdel Hady, Heba Mahmoud Farag, Ayatallah Raouf Sheikhany

“…Methods A questionnaire was distributed online to be filled in by health care practitioners apart from those with the highest knowledge about dysphagia as otolaryngologists, phoniatricians, and gastroenterologists. …”
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Consensus on the management of united airways disease with type 2 inflammation: a multidisciplinary Delphi study by Marina Blanco-Aparicio, Javier Domínguez-Ortega, Carolina Cisneros, Carlos Colás, Francisco Casas, Alfonso del Cuvillo, Isam Alobid, Santiago Quirce, Joaquim Mullol

“…Methods Using a two-round Delphi method, Spanish expert allergists, pulmonologists and otolaryngologists expressed their agreement on 32 statements (52 items) on a 9-point Likert scale, classified as appropriate (median 7–9), uncertain (4–6) or inappropriate (1–3). …”
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Morphological analysis of the inferior turbinate with septal deviations in the Korean population using computed tomography by Yeong Joon Kim, Chang Hoi Kim, Jooyeon Kim, Gilsoon Choi, Yeong Wook Jeong, Jaehwan Kwon

“…Background : : Data on structural modifications caused by septal deviation may help otolaryngologists make informed decisions on the inclusion of turbinate surgery with septoplasty as well as identify the part of the inferior turbinate that requires more attention during surgery. …”
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Pott’s Puffy Tumour in Mucormycosis: New Presentation of an Old Disease by Smita Hegde, Dhanapala N, Ramya B, Pruthvi Raj S, Arunima S, Rahul Gopi

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