Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Otolaryngology for April 2018. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal articles, as well as the FDA approvals and regulatory changes that are the most likely to affect clinical practice.
Hearing Aid Use Linked to Beneficial Health Outcomes
MONDAY, April 30, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Use of hearing aids (HAs) is associated with beneficial health outcomes, including reduced probability of emergency department visits and hospitalizations and reduced number of nights in the hospital, according to a study published online April 26 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
New Clinic Satisfaction Tool Provides Real-Time Feedback
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new clinic satisfaction tool improves communication and provides real-time feedback, according to a study published online April 14 in Neurosurgery.
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Proactive Swallowing Rehab Program Helpful in Phalangeal CA
THURSDAY, April 26, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A proactive speech and language pathology (SLP) program is beneficial for patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
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Saturday Is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
THURSDAY, April 26, 2017 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and local agencies are holding the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country this Saturday, April 28.
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Medicare Requiring Hospitals to Post Prices Online
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — U.S. hospitals will have to post their standard prices online and make it easier for patients to access their electronic medical records, Medicare officials said Tuesday.
Factors ID’d for Hearing Loss After Loud Music Exposure
WEDNESDAY, April 25, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Non-use of earplugs, use of alcohol and drugs, and male sex are associated with a temporary threshold shift (TTS) after music exposure at an outdoor music festival, according to a study published online April 19 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Alcohol Intake May Influence Oral Microbiome Composition
TUESDAY, April 24, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Alcohol consumption, specifically heavy drinking, may influence the oral microbiome composition, according to a study published online April 24 in Microbiome.
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Decision Guide Helps ID Referral for Swallowing Assessment 
Review: Results of Endolymphatic Sac Surgery Mixed in Meniere Disease 
Middle Ear Effusion Up for Children With Tracheostomy on Ventilator 
Psychoneurological Distress Up With Nasal Septum Deviation 
150+ Minutes of Social Media Daily Tied to Depression in Adults 
Therapist-Led Online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Aids Depression 
Internet-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Aids Children"s Anxiety Symptoms 
Couples" Coping Skills Help Reduce Depression in GI Cancer Survivors 
