Does cochlear implant electrode array design affect audiologic outcomes? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: There is conflicting literature regarding whether cochlear implants (CI) electrode array (EA) selection impacts audiologic outcomes.

Objective: To compare outcomes for the two EA designs, precurved and straight.

Methods: A systematic search of CINAHL, Cochrane Library, PubMed, and SCOPUS was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines.

A Systematic Review of Surgical Characteristics and Adverse Events of an Active, Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Device.

Objective: A new, active transcutaneous bone conduction device (BCD) was FDA-approved in 2019 in the USA. This systematic review sought to evaluate early outcomes associated with Osia implantation.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.

Assessing Academic Preferential Hiring Practices in Highly Ranked Otolaryngology Departments.

To assess whether preferential hiring practices, particularly self-hiring, are present in academic otolaryngology departments. A list of academic Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (O-HNS) departments ranked #1-40 was generated from the Doximity 2021 rankings. The educational background and training information of clinical faculty members and departmental leadership was extracted from each department's online directories.

Dexmedetomidine and surgical field visibility in nasal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Nasal and sinus surgery, especially using endoscopy, relies upon adequate haemostasis to be safe and effective. Often other haemostatic methods, such as cautery are not viable, and other methods must be employed. This study examines the effectiveness of dexmedetomidine in controlled hypotension and for surgical field visibility in endoscopic sinus surgery and other nasal surgeries.

The Use of Portable, Very Low-field (0.064T) MRI to Image Cochlear Implants: Metallic Image Artifact in Comparison to Traditional, Stationary 3T MRI.

Objective: To assess image artifact when imaging a cochlear implant (CI) with a conventional 3T MRI machine compared with a very low-field (0.064T) MRI.

Patients: None.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents.

Purpose: Surgical residents are at high risk for work-related musculoskeletal disorders which can impact surgical training and overall quality of life. We sought to assess musculoskeletal symptoms among current United States otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents. We focused on the upper extremity given fine motor control for microsurgical procedures and increased keyboarding requirements.

Use of dexmedetomidine for controlled hypotension in middle ear surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Microsurgical operations such as middle ear surgery rely heavily on visibility of the surgical field. Anesthetic techniques such as controlled hypotension have been developed to improve surgical field visibility by attempting to decrease bleeding. Many agents have been utilized to achieve controlled hypotension intraoperatively.

Otolaryngologic Presentations to Emergency Departments During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Objectives: To perform a systematic review of otolaryngologic presentation rates to emergency department settings before and after lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sources: PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL.

Methods: A systematic search was conducted following PRISMA guidelines (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses) for studies describing otolaryngologic presentations to emergency department and rapid access clinic settings both in the before-lockdown and after-lockdown periods.

Diagnostic accuracy and management concordance of otorhinolaryngological diseases through telehealth or remote visits: A systematic review & meta-analysis.

Introduction: COVID-19 has led to delays in providing healthcare in both emergency and non-emergency settings, especially in surgical subspecialties which rely heavily on referrals and in-person visits. Without an established telehealth infrastructure, many otorhinolaryngological departments experienced decreases in consultations. Telemedicine has attempted to bridge the gap between pre- and post-pandemic periods by creating a safe avenue of communication between otorhinolaryngologists and patients.

Supine Pharyngeal Width Is Associated With Complete Concentric Palatal Collapse During Drug-Induced Sleep Endoscopy and Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulator Outcomes.

Objective: Hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HNS) implantation in the US requires preoperative drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) screening for complete concentric palatal collapse (CCC) to establish treatment candidacy. We hypothesized that supine pharyngeal width (SPW) in awake patients is associated with CCC and HNS therapy outcomes.

Methods: Adults with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea underwent awake measurement of SPW followed by DISE screening for CCC.

A systematic review of strategies to improve appropriate use of opioids and to reduce opioid use disorder and deaths from prescription opioids.

Background: Abuse of prescription opioids is a serious problem in North America.

Aims: The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of peer-reviewed and grey literature to examine existing strategies aimed at improving the appropriate use of prescription opioids and/or reducing the misuse, abuse, and diversion of these drugs.

Methods: The following electronic databases were searched to September 2015 without language restrictions: MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL; the grey literature was searched to May 2014.

Rehabilitation service models for people with physical and/or mental disability living in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.

Objective: To compare models of rehabilitation services for people with mental and/or physical disability in order to determine optimal models for therapy and interventions in low- to middle-income countries.

Data Sources: CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CENTRAL, PsycINFO, Business Source Premier, HINARI, CEBHA and PubMed.

Study Selection: Systematic reviews, randomized control trials and observational studies comparing >2 models of rehabilitation care in any language.

Effectiveness of workplace interventions in the prevention of upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders and symptoms: an update of the evidence.

The burden of disabling musculoskeletal pain and injuries (musculoskeletal disorders, MSDs) arising from work-related causes in many workplaces remains substantial. There is little consensus on the most appropriate interventions for MSDs. Our objective was to update a systematic review of workplace-based interventions for preventing and managing upper extremity MSD (UEMSD).