JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery is a member of the JAMA Network, a consortium of peer-reviewed, general medical and specialty publications. 🌐 JAMAOtolaryngology.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mwem5uszqc25A tracheostomy-specific #Tracheostomy risk-tier system for children separated prolonged hospitalization and in-hospital mortality better than All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Group severity classification. ja.ma/4rpdJle25 Sep 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwem5uszqc25https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mwem4y357k25For patients with #ObstructiveSleepApnea treated with hypoglossal nerve stimulation, low arousal threshold was associated with a shift from 3-month adherence to 6-month nonadherence. ja.ma/4roCjTf25 Sep 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwem4y357k25https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mwem3zlkhk25A 34-year-old man with no significant medical history presented with progressive dysphonia, dysphagia, and an infiltrative laryngeal mass that remained nondiagnostic on multiple biopsies. What was the diagnosis? ja.ma/4dNuEbt25 Sep 2026 20:25 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwem3zlkhk25https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mvs7xahwqz2kInterview with Dana S. Guggenheim, BA, and Justin S. Golub, MD, MS, authors of Newborn Hearing Screening in the Otoferlin Gene Therapy Era. Hosted by Paul C. Bryson, MD, MBA. ja.ma/4rcqAap18 Sep 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvs7xahwqz2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mvpzk7xlil2hAmong patients undergoing head and neck #FreeFlap reconstruction or #TransoralRoboticSurgery, adjunctive #Suzetrigine was associated with lower inpatient opioid use and similar postoperative pain scores. ja.ma/4Akh0Gs17 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpzk7xlil2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mvpxuksp5w2k💬 Editorial: A single narrative arc and the And–But–Therefore framework can help scientific findings clearly communicate the problem, the evidence gap, and the reason the audience should care. ja.ma/472YwwR17 Sep 2026 15:30 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvpxuksp5w2khttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3muwuuyois225For #HeadAndNeckSquamousCellCarcinoma surveillance, tissue-informed #ctDNA positivity was sometimes the first sign of recurrence and showed high positive and negative predictive value. ja.ma/4igsx3807 Sep 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwuuyois225https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3muu7rg44hs2w📣 Special Communication: In #PrimaryHyperparathyroidism, imaging should be reserved for after biochemical diagnosis, and #Ultrasonography is the preferred first study because it involves no ionizing radiation. ja.ma/4yt6ACZ06 Sep 2026 14:36 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu7rg44hs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3muu7emnw2t2uIn #PapillaryThyroidCarcinoma, #TERT promoter variants increased with age across 3 cohorts, indicating that molecular status may explain much of the worse prognosis associated with older age. ja.ma/4x7bunN06 Sep 2026 14:29 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muu7emnw2t2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3msq2g2swyg2a📝 JAMA Otolaryngology #Review: For human papillomavirus–independent #HeadAndNeckCancer, circulating tumor DNA positivity was associated with worse survival outcomes. ja.ma/4bCkcmk10 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msq2g2swyg2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3msnxebzyej2tIn locally advanced #HeadAndNeckCancer, perioperative #Pembrolizumab was cost-effective only for patients with programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 combined positive score >10, supporting biomarker-stratified immunotherapy use. ja.ma/3TO1amQ09 Aug 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnxebzyej2thttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3msnncgu45g2yIn #AirwayEndoscopy, a structured #HumanFactors program was associated with fewer door openings and phone interruptions during critical phases, while short-term clinical outcomes were unchanged. ja.ma/4zb8CJ809 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msnncgu45g2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3msldk4lkty2aIn locally advanced #HeadAndNeckCancer, perioperative #Pembrolizumab was cost-effective only for patients with programmed cell death 1 ligand 1 combined positive score >10, supporting biomarker-stratified immunotherapy use. ja.ma/45NpCYc08 Aug 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msldk4lkty2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3msla6suosg2aIn #AirwayEndoscopy, a structured #HumanFactors program was associated with fewer door openings and phone interruptions during critical phases, while short-term clinical outcomes were unchanged. ja.ma/4wXcz2n08 Aug 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3msla6suosg2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mskzi7j6z22sIn a multicenter cohort of patients with type 2 #Diabetes, use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (#GLP-1 RAs) was associated with increased risk of smell and taste disturbances compared with other #antidiabetic medications. ja.ma/4wORmrt08 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mskzi7j6z22shttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mqhdlxaort25#HypoglossalNerveStimulation is an implanted device for #ObstructiveSleepApnea that stimulates the tongue nerve during sleep to help keep the airway open—an option for patients who cannot use CPAP. ja.ma/4vXiJPo12 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqhdlxaort25https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mqh4vejihc2qAmong adults with type 2 #Diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonist use was associated with greater risk of smell and taste disturbances compared with other antidiabetic medications. ja.ma/4aJSgwn12 Jul 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqh4vejihc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mqet4zlw7p23Dried blood spot (#DBS) PCR showed 86% sensitivity and 99.5% specificity for cCMV detection in #newborns identified by expanded targeted #testing, especially those with moderate to severe #disease. ja.ma/4aILabA11 Jul 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqet4zlw7p23https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mqemgh23pq2gAmong patients undergoing head and neck #Reconstruction, quality-of-life did not stabilize at 1 year, with complications at 12 months being the most prominent modifiable risk factor for deterioration. ja.ma/4vZ0vNK11 Jul 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqemgh23pq2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mpdweiuctl2lThis case report describes a woman in her 50s with a 4-month history of oral ulcers and a previous diagnosis of mononucleosis. ja.ma/4e0FD21 https://ja.ma/4e0FD2128 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdweiuctl2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mpbfvlcrks2pA 75-year-old male with a history of chronic rhinosinusitis and prior sinus surgery presented with symptoms of persistent nasal congestion, drainage, and ocular irritation with blurred vision and discharge. What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/4oo9V2n https://ja.ma/4oo9V2n27 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpbfvlcrks2phttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mp6vgo6b542nA 41-year-old patient was referred to the oral and maxillofacial surgery department with slight mobility of the upper right canine with occasional swelling. What is your diagnosis? ja.ma/4v4u7sk https://ja.ma/4v4u7sk26 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6vgo6b542nhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mp53p4sdjg2lAmong patients undergoing head and neck #Reconstruction, quality-of-life did not stabilize at 1 year, with complications at 12 months being the most prominent modifiable risk factor for deterioration. ja.ma/3SIV0nq25 Jun 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp53p4sdjg2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mp4expavd32y📝 Scoping review: Validated #SDoH tools for #HeadAndNeckCancer mostly assess economic stability, with limited measurement of social context, health care access, or environment. ja.ma/43Q6IPB25 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp4expavd32yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mozuitkcuq2eIn a cohort study of patients undergoing #TransoralRoboticSurgery, subjective swallowing worsened at 6 weeks for many patients, but objective studies showed preserved function and most were tolerating a soft to regular diet. ja.ma/4gdbkqe https://ja.ma/4gdbkqe24 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozuitkcuq2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3moxdzvcntn2yRoutine postdissection V2 stimulation during #thyroidectomy improved detection of nerve injury risk and may prevent bilateral vocal cord palsy compared to selective or R2-only monitoring. ja.ma/3QZziem23 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moxdzvcntn2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3moutkxengp2lOtolaryngology surgeons showed high intraoperative ergonomic risk and acute pain, with increased risk linked to procedure difficulty, glove size, and age ≥40 years. ja.ma/4uJmvKP22 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moutkxengp2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mosd3zugkt2iIn patients with #HPV-associated #OropharyngealCancer, definitive treatment with deintensified 60‑Gy #Radiotherapy, with or without chemotherapy, was associated with low long-term locoregional recurrence and favorable survival outcomes. ja.ma/4vokCoj21 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mosd3zugkt2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3moq4oyjfn627In adults with recurrent acute #Rhinosinusitis, endoscopic sinus surgery was more effective than medical treatment alone for achieving clinically meaningful improvement in symptoms. ja.ma/44qs8CV20 Jun 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3moq4oyjfn627https://bsky.app/profile/jamaotolaryngology.com/post/3mopsn3vjqy2iAmong survivors of #Oropharyngeal #Cancer, higher MD Anderson Symptom Inventory–Head and Neck symptom scores were associated with later risk of #HypoglossalNeuropathy, supporting early patient-reported symptom surveillance. ja.ma/4elOxqX20 Jun 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:xjk35gno6w2dimo2pjrl7ejv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mopsn3vjqy2i