Modern use of tranexamic acid in facial plastic surgery.

Purpose Of Review: Although tranexamic acid is commonly used in surgical fields such as obstetrics, orthopedics, and trauma, its utilization in facial plastic surgery is a recently emerging concept, and studies examining its potential impact have been few. This review highlights how tranexamic acid may be employed during facial plastic procedures and the promising impact it may have.

Recent Findings: Tranexamic acid is primarily being studied in rhinoplasties and rhytidectomies, with intravenous administration and local infiltration being the most common routs of application, respectively.

Reducing opioid use in post-operative otolaryngology patients: A quality improvement project.

Purpose: In opioid-naive patients, many low-risk surgical procedures are associated with an increased risk of chronic opioid use. The goal of this quality improvement project was to reduce the amount of opioid prescriptions after commonly performed surgeries in otolaryngology.

Materials And Methods: Pre-intervention opioid prescribing state was measured using anonymous provider and patient surveys, as well as pharmacy provider prescription data.

Does Nasal Surgery Affect Voice Outcomes? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analyses.

Objectives: Changes in airflow dynamics after nasal surgery may have implications on voice quality. Multiple studies have evaluated the impact of nasal surgery on voice using heterogeneous outcome measures. We aim to systematically review the impact of nasal surgery on voice quality.

Prevalence of prescription medication use in preschool-age children seen in pediatric otolaryngology.

Objective: To examine the prevalence of daily medication use and prescribing patterns in preschool aged children presenting to otolaryngology clinics.

Study Design: Retrospective summary of prescription-related data from PEDSnet database of two tertiary care children's hospitals within single health system.

Methods: All new patients between birth and 5 years of age seen in otolaryngology clinics from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 were included.

Alternative Treatments of Tinnitus: Alternative Medicine.

"Because Western medicine has remained largely unsuccessful at treating tinnitus symptoms, many physicians as well as patients have turned to alternative treatment options to decrease patients' suffering and improve their quality of life. Although research in complementary/integrative medicine continues to be scarce and inconclusive, studies are pointing toward the positive effects of acupuncture, herbal remedies, dietary supplements, antioxidants, melatonin, and hypnosis on tinnitus. Although the efficacies of these treatments are inconsistent and may depend on a patient's unique circumstances, studies acknowledge that each treatment is worth trying in light of the potential benefits while being both noninvasive and well tolerated.

Practice patterns of reflux medication prescriptions in otolaryngology compared to other specialties.

Objectives/hypothesis: To describe the trends in proton pump inhibitor (PPI) prescription rates and durations and compare them to those of H2-receptor antagonists (H2RAs) between 2013 and 2016 in otolaryngology, gastroenterology, and family practice, following the increasing publications on PPI adverse effects and inappropriate prescribing.

Study Design: Retrospective review of publicly available Medicare Part D prescribing data.

Methods: PPI and H2RA prescription and beneficiary data were obtained through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services website.