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:
Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: The Parents' Perspective (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine if parental
expectations are consistent with outcomes of pediatric cochlear implants.
Correlation of Findings at Direct Laryngoscopy and
Bronchoscopy With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in Children: A Prospective
Study (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To correlate laryngoscopic
and bronchoscopic findings with the presence of gastroesophageal reflux.
Etiology and Management of Pediatric Hemoptysis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To review the evaluation
and treatment of pediatric patients with hemoptysis.
Tramadol vs Diclofenac for Posttonsillectomy Analgesia (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To compare the efficacy
of 2 different oral analgesics for postoperative tonsillectomy pain.
Impact on Quality of Life of Botulinum Toxin Treatments
for Spasmodic Dysphonia and Oromandibular Dystonia (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the quality-of-life
impact of botulinum toxin treatment for dystonias of the head and neck.
Long-term Therapy for Spasmodic Dysphonia: Acoustic
and Aerodynamic Outcomes (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To evaluate the long-term
effects on voice perturbations in patients with adductor spasmodic dysphonia
after long-term botulinum toxin treatments.
Secondary Otalgia in an Adult Population (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To identify the association
of secondary otalgia with general head and neck pain syndromes.
Accuracy of Imaging in Occult Primary Tumors of the
Head and Neck (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the accuracy
of thallium 201 single-photon emission computed tomography and computed tomography
and magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of occult primary tumors of
the head and neck.
Laser-Assisted Uvulopalatoplasty for Snoring: Medium-
to Long-term Subjective and Objective Analysis (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the long-term
results of laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty for snoring.
Laser Resurfacing of Silicone-Injected Skin: The "Silicone
Flash" Revisited (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine the safety
or lack of safety of laser resurfacing of skin after liquid silicone injections.
Growth and Development of Homograft Tracheal Transplants
in the Piglet Model (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To determine growth
characteristics of homograft tracheal transplants.
Papillary Cancer of the Thyroid in Low-Risk Patients:
The Perspective of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (SEE ARTICLE)
Educational Objective: To discuss the pros
and cons of surgical management of papillary carcinoma of the thyroid.
