Development of a National Laryngology Fellowship Curriculum: Standardizing Fellow Education
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives To describe the development of the Laryngology Fellow Online Curriculum (LFOC) for fellowship education and review its impact on standardizing the educational experience for Laryngology fellows. Methods Surveys were completed from 2020 to 2024 by Laryngology fellows upon their fellowship graduation and completion of the LFOC ...
Brad W. deSilva
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Shorten swallowing time and its implication in patients with chronic cough: a prospective observational study. [PDF]
BMC Pulm MedZhang L +7 more
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Quality of Life Impact of Velopharyngeal Insufficiency: The Role of Social Determinants of Health
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.This study examined the association between social determinants of health and caregiver‐reported quality of life in children with velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI). Higher socioeconomic status was associated with improved VELO scores, whereas more favorable health/environmental conditions correlated with worse outcomes.
Wesley P. Allen +5 more
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The effect of carbon ion therapy on swallowing function in patients with recurrent head and neck tumors and exploration of rehabilitation nursing measures. [PDF]
Medicine (Baltimore)Feng C, Cai Q, Li X, Ye Y, Guo Y.
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The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Although patients with head and neck cancer (HND) commonly experience mental health disease (MHD) at rates equal to or greater than those of patients with other types of cancer, HNC patients with MHD are often underdiagnosed and untreated. Thus, validated surveys should be used to screen for MHD, as subjective clinical judgement may underdiagnose MHD ...
Matthew E. Lin +4 more
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The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Patients with long‐term tracheostomy dependence exhibited the poorest prognosis and the highest recurrence rates. Emergency tracheostomy was identified as a strong predictor of long‐term dependence. Upfront surgery may be more appropriate for patients with impaired baseline laryngeal function.
Chien‐Yi Yang +3 more
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Key indicators for prioritizing swallowing assessment in acute ischemic stroke patients in the emergency room. [PDF]
Arq NeuropsiquiatrLeite KKA +3 more
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Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.A survey study of laryngology fellowship Graduates and Directors reveals overall high level of confidence in preparedness to practice in the care of most laryngologic disorders. Respondents reported less exposure to swallowing disorders in fellowship with resulting lower confidence to practice independently in this area, despite seeing a good ...
Vanessa Torrecillas +4 more
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A description of feeding and swallowing in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy. [PDF]
S Afr J Commun DisordBranfield S +3 more
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Dysphagia Characteristics in High Versus Low Vagal Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.High vagal etiology of unilateral vocal fold paralysis (UVFP) is linked to greater swallowing dysfunction compared to low vagal etiology of UVFP, with higher rates of premature spillage, pharyngeal residue, penetration and aspiration on instrumental swallow assessment; and higher prevalence of diet and behavioral modifications recommended.
Madeline Miles Marker +9 more
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