FDA Approves Ear Tube Delivery System That Does Not Require General Anesthesia
The FDA has approved the Tubes Under Local Anesthesia (Tula) System (Tusker Medical) for the treatment of recurrent otitis media in patients ≥6 months of age.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
No Evidence for Benefits of Opioids After Pediatric Tonsillectomy
Perioperative opioid fills linked to risk of return visit for constipation but not pain, dehydration or hemorrhage.
Hearing Loss Takes Mental, Social, Physical Toll on Older People
Early identification and intervention could reduce risk for these poor health outcomes.
Cochlear Implants for Single-Sided Deafness, Asymmetric Hearing Loss Get FDA Approval
The FDA has approved SYNCHRONY and SYNCHRONY 2 (MED-EL) cochlear implant systems for single-sided deafness and asymmetric hearing loss.
Hearing Loss Before Age 50 Tied to Higher Substance Use
Associations particularly pronounced for Rx opioid use disorders in those aged 18 to 34 with hearing loss.
Higher-Volume Hospitals Have Better Laryngectomy Outcomes
Reduced morbidity associated with a minimum hospital volume threshold of 6 cases/year.
Limited Evidence for OTC Preps to Treat Nasal Symptoms of Colds
Nasal decongestants can be used for short periods for adults; their safety is unclear for children.
FDA Approves Marketing of First User-Fitted Hearing Aid
Bose Hearing Aid is user-fitted device for people 18 and older with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
Short-Course Oral Steroids Ineffective for Pediatric Otitis Media With Effusion
A short course of oral steroids was not found to significantly improve otitis media with effusion in children.
Stat Consult: Cleft Lip and Palate
Cleft lip and palate is defined as congenital malformation of the upper lip and/or oral cavity disrupting normal facial structure and oromotor function.
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