Racial and Gender Disparities in Nasal Foreign Bodies in Pediatric Patients: A Decade-Long Analysis of U.S. Emergency Department Presentations.

This study is a comprehensive epidemiological assessment of nasal foreign bodies (NFB) in pediatric patients, focusing on racial and gender disparities in incidence and outcomes. Pediatric NFB case data in children aged 0 to 12 was collected from The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) spanning 2012-2021. Emergency room disposition was classified into treatment and release, hospitalization, and leaving against medical advice.

Socioeconomic disparities: a more important risk factor for advanced-stage oral cancer in Florida than smoking?

Purpose: To explore the associations between sociodemographic factors with advanced-stage oral cavity cancer (OCC) presentation among Floridians.

Methods: Demographic and cancer data on OCC patients (n = 7,826) diagnosed between 2010 and 2017 were retrieved from the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS). Census tract median income and percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher were used to infer income and education.

Botulinum Toxin Type A Timing Efficacy in Patients With Synkinesis After Bell's Palsy.

Objective: This study examines whether the timing of botulinum toxin type A (BoNTA) treatments affects outcomes in patients with synkinesis, a sequela of Bell's Palsy characterized by disconjugate facial muscle movement.

Study Design: A retrospective chart review.

Setting: An urban academic medical center.

Nasal injuries in amateur male boxers before and after the 2013 rule change by the International Boxing Association removing the protective headgear.

Boxing is a popular combat sport in which participants frequently experience head trauma. The neurological impact of boxing has been widely discussed, but the impact on the bone and soft tissue of the head has been less investigated. For this study, a national emergency department database was used to investigate the impact of a 2013 rule change - removing the requirement for amateurs to wear head protection - on the frequency and type of facial injuries sustained by amateur boxers.

Soluble CD44 in oral rinses for the early detection of cancer: a prospective cohort study in high-risk individuals.

Background: There are 54,000 new cases of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer in the United States and more than 476,000 worldwide each year. Oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma make up most tumors with five-year survival rates of 50% due to prevalence of late-stage diagnoses. Improved methods of early detection in high-risk individuals are urgently needed.

Investigating Disparities in Hypopharyngeal/Laryngeal Cancer Survival in Florida With Geospatial Mapping Analysis.

Objective: Identify predictors of overall survival (OS) after hypopharyngeal/laryngeal cancer in Florida.

Material And Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from the Florida Cancer Data System (FCDS) on patients diagnosed with hypopharyngeal or laryngeal cancer from 2010-2017. Primary outcome was OS.

The Use of Deep Learning Software in the Detection of Voice Disorders: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To summarize the use of deep learning in the detection of voice disorders using acoustic and laryngoscopic input, compare specific neural networks in terms of accuracy, and assess their effectiveness compared to expert clinical visual examination.

Data Sources: Embase, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Central.

Review Methods: Databases were screened through November 11, 2023 for relevant studies.

Gabapentin and postoperative pain and opioid consumption: A double-blind randomized controlled trial of perioperative pain management for sinus surgery.

Background: The link between post-operative narcotic prescription and opioid misuse has spurred a nationwide effort to reduce perioperative opioid use. Previous work has suggested that perioperative gabapentin may reduce post-operative pain and opioid consumption across different procedures, although the optimal regimen remains to be defined.

Methods: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) patients undergoing functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) with or without septoplasty were randomized to receive a 7-day pre- and post-operative course of placebo or gabapentin, starting at 300 mg daily and titrated to 300 mg three times daily, in a double-blind fashion.

Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the Treatment of Persistent COVID-Related Olfactory Dysfunction.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) supplementation in the treatment of COVID-related olfactory dysfunction (OD).

Methods: Patients with laboratory-confirmed or clinically-suspected COVID-19 infection and new-onset OD from August 2020 to November 2021 were prospectively recruited. Patients with quantitative OD, defined as a brief smell identification test (BSIT) score of 9 or less, were eligible for study inclusion.

Hair Restoration in the Ethnic Patient.

Hair restoration surgery is a popular procedure among patients of all ethnic groups. Whether performing hair procedures to treat male and female pattern hair loss, or to restore eyebrows and beards, or to shorten overly high hairlines, the surgeon must consider differences in esthetic ideals, hair characteristics, and healing properties to achieve optimal results.

Decreased Levels of Soluble CD44 in a High-Risk Population following a Smoking Cessation Program.

Tobacco is a risk factor of head and neck cancer (HNC) and smoking cessation alone may reduce HNC risk by 70%. Soluble CD44 (solCD44), a cell surface receptor linked to cell proliferation and migration, and total protein (TP) levels can detect early HNC. This study aims to determine whether salivary solCD44 and TP levels in oral rinses change following a smoking cessation program.

Variation in Management of Extremity Soft-Tissue Sarcoma in Younger vs Older Adults.

Importance: A large proportion of extremity soft-tissue sarcomas (ESS) occur among young adults, yet this group is underrepresented in clinical trials, resulting in limited data on this population. Younger patients present many complex challenges that affect clinical management.

Objective: To investigate variations in treatment management in young adults vs older adults with ESS.