July 23, 2025

Mouth Taping Shows Limited Benefit, Possible Risk

A review of 10 studies with 233 patients found limited benefits and potential safety risks associated with mouth taping for obstructive sleep apnea and mouth breathing during sleep.

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July 22, 2025

Might That Lip Lesion Be BCC?

New research has documented 4 cases of lip basal cell carcinoma presenting as smooth yellow nodules—a rare clinical presentation that may be mistaken for benign mesenchymal tumors, potentially resulting in diagnostic delays and postponed treatment.

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July 18, 2025

New Guideline Sets Standards for Sinus Surgery

A new guideline outlines when surgery is appropriate for chronic rhinosinusitis, urging clinicians to confirm diagnosis, assess candidacy, and consider long-term management needs.

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July 03, 2025

Is HPV-Driven SNSCC Its Own Disease?

Researchers identified key genetic differences between HPV-associated and HPV-independent sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma, revealing distinct mutations, survival risks, and potential treatment targets.

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February 10, 2024

Using 3D Modeling to Enhance Surgery Among Patients With Paralyzed Vocal Cords

Diana N. Kirke, MD, is heading a first-ever study into the potential of 3D modeling of the paraglottic space to facilitate medialization laryngoplasty. The technology is expected to shorten the surgery while making it easier to perform and result in improved patient outcomes, surgical efficiency, and cost efficiency.

Mount Sinai New York

June 17, 2025

FDA-Approved Sweetener Found in Vapes

New laboratory analysis found widespread use of neotame, a potent artificial sweetener, in most disposable e-cigarettes sold in the United States, including nicotine-free and nicotine-analogue products.

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June 20, 2025

Hormone Levels May Guard Against MetS

A large national study of U.S. women ages 12 to 49 found that higher levels of testosterone and sex hormone–binding globulin were linked to lower odds of metabolic syndrome, with differences observed across racial and ethnic groups.

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June 23, 2025

Is Smoking a Surgical Risk Multiplier?

A study of nearly 700 patients found that smokers undergoing surgery for esophageal cancer experienced significantly more complications, including higher rates of pneumonia and respiratory distress, than nonsmokers—though smoking did not independently impact long-term survival.

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June 16, 2025

Cytisinicline Shows Efficacy In Smoking Cessation Trial 

A phase 3 randomized clinical trial found that cytisinicline, a partial agonist at α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, improved smoking cessation rates compared with placebo, with higher abstinence rates and reduced craving over 24 weeks.

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