Understanding Extremely Elevated Dizziness Handicap Inventory Scores: An Analysis of Predictive Factors.

Background: The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) measures impairment in quality of life due to dizziness, with higher scores indicating greater impairment. Little is known about the clinical features that predict extremely elevated DHI scores (eeDHI).

Objective: To identify clinical features associated with eeDHI.

Episodic versus Chronic Dizziness: An Analysis of Predictive Factors.

Objectives: To elucidate differences in demographic and clinical characteristics between patients with episodic and chronic dizziness.

Methods: A cross-sectional, observational study of 217 adults referred for dizziness at 1 tertiary center was undertaken. Subjects were split into a chronic dizziness group (>15 dizzy days per month) and an episodic dizziness group (<15 dizzy days per month).

Understanding Dizzy Patients a Cross-Sectional Analysis of Attitudes toward Diagnosis, Providers, and Treatment.

Objective: To evaluate patients' attitudes regarding their dizziness, provider capabilities, and receptiveness toward treatment.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study.

Setting: Tertiary care vestibular clinic.

Endoscopic Management of Primary Acquired Cholesteatoma.

Endoscopic ear surgery is increasingly accepted as a primary modality for cholesteatoma surgery. A major advantage is the enhanced visualization of the middle ear in traditionally poorly accessible locations by the microscope. We discuss novel techniques for selective mastoid obliteration when a canal wall down mastoidectomy is necessary.

A Guide to Facial Trauma Triage and Precautions in the COVID-19 Pandemic.

COVID-19 is an emerging viral illness that has rapidly transmitted throughout the world. Its impact on society and the health care system has compelled hospitals to quickly adapt and innovate as new information about the disease is uncovered. During this pandemic, essential medical and surgical services must be carried out while minimizing the risk of disease transmission to health care workers.

Risk of Mortality between Untreated and Treated Papillary Thyroid Cancer: A Matched Cohort Analysis.

Objectives: To examine the association between treatment status and mortality risk among patients with papillary thyroid cancer (PTC).

Methods: We identified 3,679 adults with PTC. Thirty-one untreated patients were matched to 155 treated patients.

Understanding the natural history of papillary thyroid cancer: Case series.

Background: Papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) incidence continues to rise. We describe the natural history of untreated PTC patients.

Methods: Retrospective case series of 31 untreated PTC patients.

Factors Impacting Online Ratings for Otolaryngologists.

Objective: To identify factors associated with online patient ratings and comments for a nationwide sample of otolaryngologists.

Methods: Ratings, demographic information, and written comments were obtained for a random sample of otolaryngologists from HealthGrades.com and Vitals.

Trends in sleep studies performed for Medicare beneficiaries.

Objectives/hypothesis: To quantify trends and characteristics of sleep studies performed for Medicare beneficiaries in the United States.

Study Design: Retrospective longitudinal study of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Part B National Summary Data and Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data from 2000 to 2014.

Methods: Sleep study data were analyzed according to type of study performed, total expenditure amount, provider specialty, and geographic location.