Comparative Analysis of Recidivism After Endoscopic and Microscopic-Based Cholesteatoma Resection.

Objectives: 1) To analyze outcomes of cholesteatoma resection utilizing postauricular microscopic and endoscopic ear surgery (EES) approaches.2) To analyze predictors of residual and recurrent cholesteatoma.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Leveraging Telehealth and Medical Student Volunteers to Bridge Gaps in Education Access for Providers in Limited-Resource Settings.

Problem: High-quality training opportunities for providers in limited-resource settings are often scarce or nonexistent. This can lead to a dearth of boots-on-the-ground workers capable of translating knowledge into effective action. The tested telehealth education model of Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) can help address this disparity.

A comparative evaluation of telehealth and direct assessment when screening for spasticity in residents of two long-term care facilities.

Objective: To evaluate the performance of telehealth as a screening tool for spasticity compared to direct patient assessment in the long-term care setting.

Design: Cross-sectional, observational study.

Setting: Two long-term care facilities: a 140-bed veterans' home and a 44-bed state home for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.