Otolaryngology

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Kimura Disease MRI Findings in Recurrent Unilateral Parotid Swelling

BMJ case report details recurrent Kimura disease of the parotid gland, MRI findings, eosinophilia, and response to steroids, cyclosporine, and surgery.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · Oct 20, 2026 · 5 min read

Otolaryngology·ScienceDaily

Long COVID Taste Loss Linked to Taste Bud Signaling Defects

Researchers found molecular and structural abnormalities in taste buds that may explain lingering taste loss more than a…

Oct 20, 2026

Otolaryngology·Nature

Supported OTC Hearing Aids Outperform Self-Fitting in Older Adults

A randomized trial found structured support improved OTC hearing-aid benefit, quality of life, and cost-effectiveness in older adults…

Oct 19, 2026

Otolaryngology·JAMA Peds

Radiotherapy Dose Linked to Worse QoL in HPV+ Oropharyngeal Cancer Trial

In HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer, higher radiotherapy dose was tied to worse quality of life and more depression symptoms…

Oct 19, 2026

Otolaryngology·MHRA

Pediatric Peritonsillar Abscess Risk After Tonsillotomy May Persist for Years

A pediatric case series links prior tonsillotomy to rare peritonsillar abscess years later, often with residual tonsillar tissue…

Oct 18, 2026

Otolaryngology

Clinical evidence, research, and medical intelligence in Otolaryngology.

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