One hour of Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is awarded for
reading 3 CME-designated articles in this issue of Archives
of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery and completing the
CME Evaluation Form. There is no charge for participation.
The American Medical Association (AMA) is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor CME for physicians. The
AMA designates this educational activity for up to 1 hour of Category 1 credit
per Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery issue toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award (PRA). Each physician
should claim only those hours of credit that were actually spent in the educational
activity.
Who May Participate?
Physicians with current and valid licenses in the United States, Mexico,
or Canada may participate regardless of where they live and practice and will
receive a certificate awarding 1 hour of Category 1 CME credit for completing
this activity. Physicians licensed in other countries are welcome to participate,
but are not eligible for PRA.
Earning Credit and CME Evaluation Form
The CME Evaluation Form, which helps us assess our educational effectiveness,
must be completed and submitted by fax or mail to the address at the bottom
of the form within 4 weeks of the issue date. A certificate awarding 1 hour
of category 1 CME credit will be returned by fax or mail. The participant
is responsible for maintaining a record of credit. Questions about CME credit
processing should be directed to the Blackstone Group; tel: (312) 419-0400,
ext 225; fax: (312) 269-1636.
Statement of Educational Purpose
Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery provides clinical and basic research from an array of disciplines
to physicians and scientists concerned with this structurally and functionally
diverse anatomical region. A flexible curriculum of article topics is developed
annually by the journal's editorial board and is then supplemented throughout
the year with information gained from readers, authors, reviewers, and editors.
The Reader's Choice CME activity allows readers, as adult learners, to determine
their own educational needs and to assist the editors in addressing their
needs in future issues.
Readers of the Archives of Otolaryngology–Head
& Neck Surgery should be able to: (1) use the latest information
on diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly seen in clinical practice
to maximize patient health; (2) recognize uncommon illnesses that present
with common symptoms to the otolaryngologist and treat or refer as appropriate;
(3) use practical tools for health promotion and disease prevention; and (4)
learn the clinical indications and adverse effects of pertinent new drugs
or new uses for available drugs.
CME Articles in This Issue of Archives of Otolaryngology–Head
& Neck Surgery
The following articles in this issue may be read for CME credit:
Benchmarks for Mortality, Morbidity, and Length of
Stay for Head and Neck Surgical Procedures (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify factors
influencing morbidity, mortality, and length of stay after head and neck surgical
procedures.
The Role of Neck Dissection After Chemoradiotherapy
for Oropharyngeal Cancer With Advanced Nodal Disease (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To analyze the effectiveness
of selective neck dissection in N2a and greater node stage in head and neck
cancer.
Adenocarcinoma of the Ethmoidal Sinus Complex: Surgical
Debulking and Topical Fluorouracil May Be the Optimal Treatment (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To compare local debulking
and topical chemotherapy with craniofacial resection in the management of
adenocarcinoma of the sinuses.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck: Effect
of Surgical Excision and Radiation on Recurrence and Survival (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the significance
of depth of invasion and the use of radiation therapy in Merkel cell carcinoma.
Prognostic Value of Laryngeal Electromyography in
Vocal Fold Paralysis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the value of
electromyography in predicting recovery from acute neurogenic vocal fold paralysis.
Quantitative Videofluoroscopy: A New Evaluation Tool
for Tracheoesophageal Voice Production (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify videofluoroscopy
parameters that predict tracheoesophageal voice quality.
Longitudinal Follow-up of Tinnitus Complaints (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the long-term
outcome of patients with tinnitus after cognitive behavioral treatment.
Preventing Labyrinthitis Ossificans: The Role of Steroids (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To investigate a possible
relationship between the use of steroids after bacterial meningitis and the
development of labyrinthitis ossificans.
Close Association of HLA-B52 and HLA-B44 Antigens
in Israeli Arab Adolescents With Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the incidence,
clinical features, and HLA profile in Arab adolescents with recurrent aphthous
stomatitis.
Corticosteroid Therapy During Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
in Children: Is There a Need for a Second Look? (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine whether
the use of systemic steroids during endoscopic sinus surgery in children decreases
postoperative scarring and edema.
Absence of Nasal Mucosal Atrophy With Fluticasone
Aqueous Nasal Spray (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the effects
of 1 year of continuous treatment with intranasal fluticasone on the nasal
mucosa.
Preoperative Sonography in Presumed Thyroglossal Duct
Cysts (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the utility
of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of thyroglossal duct cysts.
Percutaneous Tracheotomy: Has Its Time Arrived? (SEE ARTICLE) (SEE ARTICLE) (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To learn the indications
for percutaneous tracheotomy for intubated intensive care unit patients.
