Can exercise lower your risk of chronic sinusitis? Our longitudinal Fitbit study suggests the right amount may help—likely via anti-inflammatory effects.
Proud of this team effort: @HMethodistOTO@CedarsSinai@UHouston@otohns@HMethodistMD @fitbit
https://t.co/BELdDEMKV1
How important is sleep? Increased sleep irregularity, poor sleep efficiency, decreased REM sleep increases odds of CRS, seen by tracking thousands of patients wearing Fitbit to sleep, @HMethodistMD@otohns@HMethodistOTO
https://t.co/0AQ85cWYjP
Guided by Dr. @sinusspecialist and Dr. @otohns, this study, which will be presented at #COSM2025, demonstrates that sustained weight loss significantly alleviates chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms, reduces antibiotic use and decreases related medical visits. https://t.co/BxWu0K2ye5
According to our study co-led by Drs. @otohns and @sinusspecialist, sustained weight loss significantly reduces the risk, symptoms and treatment burden of chronic rhinosinusitis. https://t.co/PnUzO8evKn
Compelling evidence showing a decrease in orbital decompressions after the availability of Tepezza (teprotumumab). Corroborates what we are seeing in our clinics.
@sinusspecialist@HMethodistOTO@HMethodistMD@ifar_journal
https://t.co/Di3ZYFPAlQ
Triological Society best practices article looking at the positive benefits of Dupilumab on sinonasal symptoms in AERD patients post FESS. Thanks to Dr. Andrew Lane (Johns Hopkins OTO) for collaborating with us on this important subject.
https://t.co/lrkTfpwse3
Is private equity changing our practice patterns in ENT? Check out our new paper published
https://t.co/f6Q0Wb6B0m
After PE acquired ENT practices, there is an increase in higher reimbursing procedures such as balloon sinuplasty.
Strong work team! @otohns, @HMethodistOTO
We always thought this was true but now we've published evidence that viral infections is an inciting event for the development of CRS. Great multi-institutional collaborations by our Houston Methodist rhinology team with Ochner Clinic, WVU, and of course our A&M EnMed crew!
Got a letter from a poly-trauma patient from 14 years ago in whom I did a laparotomy.
It describes the childrens' graduations, marriages, and new grandchildren that have taken place since the injury, along with other aspects of life.
Reminds you that this work does matter. 😀