This podcast highlights original research in the November 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by lead author B. Tucker Woodson and associate editor Sonya Malekzadeh in discussing the efficacy of hypoglossal nerve stimulation in the treatment of the signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea.

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common chronic condition that has been treated with a wide range of medical and surgical methods.  The current study demonstrates that the sustained use of an implantable hypoglossal nerve stimulator results in persistent reduction in both symptoms and apnea-hypopnea index (AHI).  In addition, it demonstrates that when use of this treatment is suspended temporarily, its beneficial effects rapidly wane.  The study also suggests that additional research is necessary to define specific populations that will achieve the greatest benefit from this treatment.  The author discusses some of his thoughts about current and future applications of this new technique, and proposes additional research to further characterize the patient populations most amenable to this surgical intervention.    

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This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  In the first of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by lead author David Tunkel and co-author Carol Bauer in discussing implications of the guideline for clinicians who manage patients with tinnitus.

This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  In the second of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by co-authors James Henry and Deena Hollingsworth in discussing the importance of rehabilitation and coping strategies in managing patients with tinnitus.

This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  In the first of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by lead author David Tunkel and co-author Carol Bauer in discussing implications of the guideline for clinicians who manage patients with tinnitus.

This podcast highlights a clinical practice guideline on tinnitus that is published as an October 2014 supplement to Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  In the second of two podcasts for this supplement Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by co-authors James Henry and Deena Hollingsworth in discussing the importance of rehabilitation and coping strategies in managing patients with tinnitus.

This podcast highlights original research in the October 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by corresponding author Richard Gurgel and associate editor Matthew Ryan in discussing the impact of duty hours changes in otolaryngology residency training and their impact on case volumes in key indicator procedures. 

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This podcast highlights original research in the October 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation. Editor in chief John Krouse is joined by corresponding author Richard Gurgel and associate editor Matthew Ryan in discussing the impact of duty hours changes in otolaryngology residency training and their impact on case volumes in key indicator procedures. 

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This podcast highlights original research in the September 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by lead author Michael Benninger and associate editor Neil Bhattacharyya in discussing the impact of endoscopic sinus surgery on the health care needs of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and respiratory comorbidities.

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This podcast highlights original research in the September 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by lead author Michael Benninger and associate editor Neil Bhattacharyya in discussing the impact of endoscopic sinus surgery on the health care needs of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis and respiratory comorbidities.

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This podcast highlights original research in the August 2014 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, the official journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) Foundation.  Editor in chief Richard Rosenfeld is joined by corresponding author Judith Lieu and associate editor Mark Boston in discussing the impact of recurrent and chronic otitis media on children’s health-related quality of life.

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