Ashley L. Miller, MD, a resident in the Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and colleagues demonstrated that VESPA can identify patients scheduled for major otolaryngologic head and neck surgery who are at risk of delayed or complex discharge.

Stella E. Lee, MD, of the Division of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and colleagues speculate that global IL-4Rα inhibition could have immune consequences. In a research note, they report preliminary data on how targeting IL-4Rα with dupilumab changes the local inflammatory milieu.

A new study of otolaryngologic procedures by Shekhar K. Gadkaree, MD, Regan W. Bergmark, MD, and colleagues shows socioeconomic factors—including race/ethnicity and type of insurance—are associated with surgical settings independent of comorbidity status.

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a blow to faculty membership and sponsorship programs at many healthcare institutions. In response, the Brigham is piloting a new Faculty Mentorship and Sponsorship Network Program. Laryngologist and associate surgeon Anju K. Patel, MD, who spearheads the program, discusses its impact.

A 77-year-old woman, whose past medical history included type 2 diabetes, end-stage renal disease and hypertension, presented to the emergency department with a two-month history of severe left ear and facial pain. Imaging demonstrated changes in soft tissue and bone that were concerning for skull base osteomyelitis.