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August 2024, Vol 150, No. 8, Pages 640-749

Original Investigation

Insurance Disparities in Quality of Care Among Patients With Head and Neck Cancer

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):641-650. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1338

This cohort study examines the association of insurance status with hospital quality and receipt of guideline-compliant care among patients with head and neck cancer.

Thyroid Nodule Rupture Following Radiofrequency Ablation for Benign Thyroid Nodules

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):651-657. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1400

This case series examines procedural and patient factors that may contribute to thyroid nodule rupture and describes experiences in managing thyroid nodule ruptures.

F18-Choline PET/CT or MIBI SPECT/CT in the Surgical Management of Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Diagnostic Randomized Clinical Trial

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):658-665. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1421

This randomized clinical trial compares first-line F18-choline (FCH) positron emission tomographic (PET)/computed tomographic (CT) scan vs multiplex ion beam imaging (MIBI) single-photon emission CT (SPECT)/CT for optimal care in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism needing parathyroidectomy.

Patients’ Reflections on Treatment Decision After Surgery for Laryngeal Cancer

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):666-676. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1422

This cohort study assesses the variables associated with a positive postsurgical attitude toward laryngeal cancer surgery.

Voice Disorder Prevalence and Vocal Health Characteristics in Children

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):677-687. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1516

This survey study examines the prevalence of voice problems in school-aged children throughout the US with reference to lifestyle, demographic characteristics, and voice use patterns.

Obesity and Survival After Immune Checkpoint Inhibition for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):688-694. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1568

This cohort study compares overall survival to 5 years and functional outcomes in patients with obesity and normal body mass index treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Autologous Tissue Repair and Total Face Restoration

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):695-703. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1572

This cohort study evaluates the long-term results of face restoration with autologous tissue using skin expansion and flap prefabrication assisted with 3-dimensional printing and indocyanine green–assisted monitoring.

Hearing Loss, Hearing Aids, and Functional Status

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):705-712. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1716

This cross-sectional study examines the association of hearing loss and hearing aids with functional status.

Invited Commentary

Advancing Autologous Tissue Transplant—Innovating Total Facial Reconstruction

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):703-704. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1772

Health Literacy Is Health Equity—How Better Communication in Head and Neck Cancer Translates into Better Outcomes

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):724-726. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1570

Intersectionality of Social Determinants of Health in Head and Neck Cancer—From Analysis to Action

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):740-742. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1181
Review

Readability of Patient Education Materials in Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):713-724. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1569

This systematic review assesses patient education materials for head and neck cancer and evaluates health literacy among patients with this disease.

Inequities Associated With Advanced Stage at Presentation of Head and Neck Cancer: A Systematic Review

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):727-740. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1180

This systematic review assesses the published literature to identify which social determinants of health are established as risk factors for delayed diagnosis or advanced stage at presentation for head and neck cancer.

Research Letter

Geographic Disparities in Head and Neck Cancer Mortality and Place of Death

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):743-746. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1650

This cross-sectional study evaluates rural-urban disparities in age-adjusted mortality rates and place of death (eg, at home or medical facility) for patients with head and neck cancer.

Observation

Cutaneous Angiosarcoma

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):746-748. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1715

This case report describes a 42-year-old woman with cutaneous angiosarcoma and venous malformation of the nasal tip.

Comment & Response

Multisensory Rehabilitation in Older Adults to Improve Longevity and Wellness

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):748-749. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1695

Multisensory Rehabilitation in Older Adults to Improve Longevity and Wellness—Reply

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):749. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1696
Correction

Errors in Abstract and Table 2

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):749. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.1967

Errors in Figure 1

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):749. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2024.2124
JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery Masthead

JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

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JAMA Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024;150(8):640. doi:10.1001/jamaoto.2023.3322
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