Assessing the Impact of Military Service on Patient Health Literacy in an Otolaryngology Clinic.

Objective: To examine the impact of military service on health literacy.

Study Design: Prospective, cross-sectional study.

Subjects And Methods: The validated Brief Health Literacy Screen (BHLS) with military supplement was administered to sequential adult patients (military and civilian) treated at two outpatient academic military otolaryngology clinics between November and December 2019.

Cochlear Implantation in the Active Duty Military Population: A Survey Assessing Military Readiness and Satisfaction.

Objective: Evaluate the impact of cochlear implantation (CI) on retention for United States active duty (AD) service members.

Study Design: Retrospective observational study.

Setting: Tertiary military CI centers.

A Dizzying Complaint: Investigating the Intended Meaning of Dizziness Among Patients and Providers.

Objective/hypothesis: To assess for semantic differences regarding the definition of dizziness among otolaryngology patients, otolaryngologists, and non-otolaryngologist providers.

Study Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Methods: Between March and May 2020, a survey consisting of 20 common descriptors for dizziness within five domains (lightheadedness, motion sensitivity, imbalance, vision complaints, and pain) was completed by patients at two outpatient otolaryngology clinics.

Intranasal tissue necrosis associated with opioid abuse: Case report and systematic review.

Objective: Opioid abuse is a common disorder affecting over 2 million Americans. Intranasal tissue necrosis is a previously described sequela of nasal opioid inhalation, with a similar presentation to invasive fungal rhinosinusitis (IFRS). The goal of this case report and systematic review is to evaluate the evidence supporting this uncommon disease, with qualitative analysis of the presentation, management and treatment outcomes.