Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Jan 2012
Non-cancer-related deaths from suicide, cardiovascular disease, and pneumonia in patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal squamous carcinoma.
To study non-cancer-related mortality rates over time and examine the possible causes for several major deaths in patients with oral cavity and oropharyngeal (OC/OP) cancer. ⋯ Suicide rates have significantly increased in patients with OC/OP cancer since 1980 to 1984. Although cardiovascular disease-and pneumonia-related deaths have significantly decreased over time, they remain higher than the general US population. Increased knowledge of risk factors associated with non-cancer-related mortality in OC/OP cancer may lead to early intervention and enhanced overall survival.
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Jan 2012
Comparative StudyQualities of residency applicants: comparison of otolaryngology program criteria with applicant expectations.
To evaluate the criteria used by otolaryngology programs in ranking residency candidates and to compare residency candidate ranking criteria among otolaryngology programs and applicant expectations. ⋯ Although PDs and PAs agree on the least important criteria for ranking otolaryngology residency candidates, they disagree on the most important criteria. This information provides insight into how programs select residency candidates and how this compares with applicant expectations. Furthermore, this information will assist applicants in understanding how they might be evaluated by programs. Improved understanding of the match process may increase the likelihood of having a good fit between otolaryngology programs and matched applicants.
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Arch. Otolaryngol. Head Neck Surg. · Jan 2012
Association between obstructive sleep apnea and sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a population-based case-control study.
To examine the putative association between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) using a nationwide population-based data set. Obstructive sleep apnea has been associated with generalized inflammation and nervous-endocrine, cardiovascular, and other systemic biophysiologic phenomena. However, to our knowledge, no investigations have been conducted using large data sets to examine the association between OSA and auditory disorders. ⋯ Male patients with SSNHL had a higher proportion of prior OSA than non-SSNHL-diagnosed controls; no such association was found among female patients. Further study will be needed to confirm our findings, explore the underlying pathomechanisms, and investigate the difference between sexes.