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A Clinical Care Guideline for Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Associated With Fewer Operating Room Returns After Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage
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A Clinical Care Guideline for Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Associated With Fewer Operating Room Returns After Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage

By MedXY|Jun 1, 2026

A structured emergency department guideline for nebulized tranexamic acid in post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage achieved rapid protocol uptake and was associated with a marked reduction in operative hemorrhage control.

A Standardized Emergency Department Guideline for Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Linked to Fewer Operating Room Returns After Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage
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A Standardized Emergency Department Guideline for Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Linked to Fewer Operating Room Returns After Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage

By MedXY|Jun 1, 2026

A hospital clinical care guideline enabled rapid uptake of nebulized tranexamic acid for eligible post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage and was associated with a marked reduction in operative control of bleeding.

Internet-Based CBT for Tinnitus Shows Durable Benefit Up to 6 Years, but Long-Term Interpretation Requires Caution
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Internet-Based CBT for Tinnitus Shows Durable Benefit Up to 6 Years, but Long-Term Interpretation Requires Caution

By MedXY|Jun 1, 2026

A 6-year follow-up of guided internet-based CBT for tinnitus found sustained reductions in tinnitus distress, with smaller persistent gains in mood and sleep, despite substantial attrition and the absence of a long-term control group.

Internet-Based CBT for Tinnitus Shows Durable Benefit Up to 6 Years, With Sustained Reduction in Distress but More Modest Auditory Gains
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Internet-Based CBT for Tinnitus Shows Durable Benefit Up to 6 Years, With Sustained Reduction in Distress but More Modest Auditory Gains

By MedXY|Jun 1, 2026

A 6-year follow-up study suggests guided internet-based CBT for tinnitus can produce durable reductions in tinnitus distress, with sustained but smaller benefits for mood, insomnia, and life satisfaction.

A Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Guideline With Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Linked to Fewer Returns to the Operating Room
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A Post-Tonsillectomy Hemorrhage Guideline With Nebulized Tranexamic Acid Was Linked to Fewer Returns to the Operating Room

By MedXY|Jun 1, 2026

A quality-improvement guideline standardizing nebulized tranexamic acid for post-tonsillectomy hemorrhage achieved high protocol adherence and was associated with a marked reduction in operative hemorrhage control.

Frenotomy Use in Danish Infants More Than Doubled Over a Decade, With Marked Geographic Variation and Limited Signals of Serious Harm
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Frenotomy Use in Danish Infants More Than Doubled Over a Decade, With Marked Geographic Variation and Limited Signals of Serious Harm

By MedXY|May 29, 2026

A nationwide Danish cohort study found rapid growth in infant frenotomy, wide municipal variation, and rare severe complications, raising questions about clinical appropriateness in the setting of limited evidence for benefit.

Nebulized Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Appears Well Tolerated After Pediatric Airway Surgery in a Large Retrospective Cohort
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Nebulized Ciprofloxacin-Dexamethasone Appears Well Tolerated After Pediatric Airway Surgery in a Large Retrospective Cohort

By MedXY|May 29, 2026

A single-center retrospective study of 399 pediatric airway surgery patients found no significant adverse events clearly linked to postoperative nebulized ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone, supporting short-term safety while leaving efficacy and

Volumetric Thresholds After Glossectomy May Predict Feeding Tube Dependence and Poor Speech
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Volumetric Thresholds After Glossectomy May Predict Feeding Tube Dependence and Poor Speech

By MedXY|May 27, 2026

A retrospective cohort study suggests that preoperative tumor burden, extent of tongue resection, and degree of volume restoration are strongly associated with swallowing and speech outcomes after glossectomy.

Anti-EBV BNLF2b Antibody Shows High Accuracy for Outpatient Diagnosis of Suspected Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
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Anti-EBV BNLF2b Antibody Shows High Accuracy for Outpatient Diagnosis of Suspected Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

By MedXY|May 25, 2026

In a prospective multicenter cohort, P85-Ab achieved 93.0% sensitivity and 97.3% specificity for suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma, outperforming conventional EBV serologies in outpatient practice.

Diagnostic Performance of Anti-Epstein-Barr Virus BNLF2b in Suspected Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
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Diagnostic Performance of Anti-Epstein-Barr Virus BNLF2b in Suspected Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma

By MedXY|May 25, 2026

P85-Ab, an anti-EBV BNLF2b antibody test, showed excellent accuracy for suspected nasopharyngeal carcinoma and outperformed older EBV markers in most outpatient settings.

Earlier Cricopharyngeal Intervention May Improve Oral Intake in Absent UES Opening After Neurological Injury
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Earlier Cricopharyngeal Intervention May Improve Oral Intake in Absent UES Opening After Neurological Injury

By MedXY|May 20, 2026

A small retrospective series suggests that cricopharyngeus-targeted procedures can improve upper esophageal sphincter opening and oral intake after neurological injury, but aspiration risk often persists and ongoing swallowing therapy remai

Fatigue After Thyroidectomy: What Patients Actually Experience
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Fatigue After Thyroidectomy: What Patients Actually Experience

By MedXY|May 20, 2026

A qualitative study found that fatigue after thyroidectomy is common, disruptive, and often unexpected. Patients described major impacts on work and daily life, and many wanted surgeons to warn them about it before surgery.

Identifying High-Risk Children Safe for Same-Day Discharge After Tonsillectomy
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Identifying High-Risk Children Safe for Same-Day Discharge After Tonsillectomy

By MedXY|May 18, 2026

Children with obesity and severe OSA usually stay overnight after tonsillectomy, but this study found most had no major complications. Oxygen nadir and AHI may help identify very low-risk patients who could be considered for same-day discha

Systematic V2 Vagal Stimulation Improves Detection of Post-Thyroidectomy Vocal Cord Dysfunction and May Better Guide Staged Surgery
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Systematic V2 Vagal Stimulation Improves Detection of Post-Thyroidectomy Vocal Cord Dysfunction and May Better Guide Staged Surgery

By MedXY|May 13, 2026

A 2026 cross-sectional study suggests that routine postdissection vagal stimulation during thyroidectomy detects recurrent laryngeal nerve dysfunction more sensitively than RLN stimulation alone and may reduce the risk of bilateral vocal co

A CBT-Based Mobile App Significantly Reduced Tinnitus Distress in a Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial
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A CBT-Based Mobile App Significantly Reduced Tinnitus Distress in a Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial

By MedXY|May 11, 2026

In a 60-patient randomized trial, a digital therapeutic app delivering tinnitus education and CBT elements produced large, durable reductions in tinnitus-related distress over 16 weeks, with no serious safety concerns.

3D-Printed Temporal Bones Provide a Reliable, Objective Way to Assess Mastoidectomy Skill Across Otolaryngology Training
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3D-Printed Temporal Bones Provide a Reliable, Objective Way to Assess Mastoidectomy Skill Across Otolaryngology Training

By MedXY|May 11, 2026

A prospective single-center study found that final product analysis on 3D-printed temporal bones reliably distinguished mastoidectomy performance by residency level and may support competency-based assessment.

Sustained Locoregional Control With Deintensified Chemoradiotherapy for HPV Oropharyngeal Carcinoma
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Sustained Locoregional Control With Deintensified Chemoradiotherapy for HPV Oropharyngeal Carcinoma

By MedXY|May 8, 2026

A cohort study demonstrates that reduced-dose 60-Gy chemoradiotherapy effectively maintains locoregional control in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer patients while minimizing treatment toxicity, with 5-year survival rates exceeding 92%.

Impact of Immunocompromise on Survival in HPV-Positive Throat Cancer Patients
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Impact of Immunocompromise on Survival in HPV-Positive Throat Cancer Patients

By MedXY|May 8, 2026

This study examines how pre-existing immunocompromise affects survival and outcomes in patients with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer treated surgically. Immunocompromised patients showed significantly worse overall survival compared to no

Ergonomic Strain Is Common in Otolaryngology Surgery, With Pain Rising as Cases Become More Difficult and Prolonged
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Ergonomic Strain Is Common in Otolaryngology Surgery, With Pain Rising as Cases Become More Difficult and Prolonged

By MedXY|May 4, 2026

A prospective study found frequent medium-to-high ergonomic risk and measurable postoperative pain among otolaryngology surgeons, highlighting modifiable occupational hazards in routine head and neck surgery.

Immunotherapy Prescribing Patterns and Immune-Related Adverse Events in Head and Neck Cancer
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Immunotherapy Prescribing Patterns and Immune-Related Adverse Events in Head and Neck Cancer

By MedXY|Apr 27, 2026

A large claims-based study reveals pembrolizumab dominates immunotherapy prescribing for head and neck cancer, with minimal usage growth since FDA approval. Immune-related adverse events occurred in 41.2% of patients, linked to specific com

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