Sexual history of patients with human papillomavirus positive and negative oropharyngeal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Increased sexual activity is associated with higher human papillomavirus (HPV) rates; however, there is a lack of analysis comparing the sexual history of patients with HPV positive and HPV negative oropharyngeal cancer (OPC).

Methods: In this meta-analysis, PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL were searched for articles that included patients with OPC and reported information regarding HPV status and either history of oral sex, number of sexual partners, or sexually transmitted infections (STI).

Results: A total of 11 studies were included with 3296 patients with OPC.

The Placebo Effect on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: To quantify the placebo effect in randomized clinical trials treating tinnitus with oral or intratympanic placebo treatment.

Data Sources: CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for articles from conception to October 2022. MESH and key terms such as "tinnitus," "placebo," and "medication" were used to find randomized, placebo-controlled trials.

Medical Student Research Activity in Otolaryngology.

Objective: To investigate medical student research productivity by institutions associated with otolaryngology residency programs and identify correlates of productivity.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: N/A.

Short Postoperative Length of Stay After Lateral Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Repair.

Objective: To characterize the short-term outcomes of patients undergoing surgical repair of lateral skull base cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks followed by a shortened length of stay (LOS) protocol.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Tertiary medical center.

Global Otitis Media Incidence Changes During the COVID Pandemic: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objective: The aim was to analyze the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdowns on the incidence of otitis media (OM), a common otolaryngologic disease.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.

Review Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed using PRISMA reporting guidelines.

Elevated Body Mass Index Associated with Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak after Lateral Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: To determine if body mass index (BMI) increases the risk of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak after lateral skull base surgery.

Data Sources: CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were searched from January 2010 to September 2022 for articles published in English.

Study Selection: Articles that reported BMI or obesity with and without CSF leaks after lateral skull base surgery were included.

Association between Social Determinants of Health and Allergic Fungal Rhinosinusitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Objective: Some previous studies have shown an increased prevalence of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) among young, black patients with poor access to health care; however, results have been mixed. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between social determinants of health and AFRS.

Data Sources: PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL.

Effect of obesity on outcomes after open laryngeal surgery including total laryngectomy: A NSQIP database analysis.

Background: The impact of obesity on outcomes after open laryngeal surgery has not been well-described.

Methods: The NSQIP database was queried for all open laryngeal surgeries including total laryngectomies between 2005 and 2018. Outcomes of patients identified as obese or nonobese by BMI were compared.

Unique Measurements of Intranasal Trigeminal Function: A Pilot Study.

Objective: To investigate novel methods of measuring intranasal trigeminal function and correlate to validated measures of trigeminal function.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

Setting: Tertiary medical center.