Purpose of review The objective of this article is to understand the uptake in use of Telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to provide compelling impetus for further research and promotion of Telehealth in general. A data review of Outpatient Department data from 2020 to 2023, as compiled by the Surgical Outcomes improvement...

Purpose of review As the most common congenital craniofacial defect, patients with cleft lip -palate (CLP) experience morbidity and social stigma, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs) such as those of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Delays in treatment secondary either to lack of awareness, skills, equipment and consumables;...

Purpose of review Understanding effective ergonomic interventions is crucial for enhancing occupational health and career longevity. There is a paucity of clear ergonomics guidelines in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery (FPRS), placing practitioners at high risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) and their consequences. ...

Purpose of review Arguably one of the most disruptive innovations in medicine of the past decade, artificial intelligence is dramatically changing how healthcare is practiced today. A systematic review of the most recent artificial intelligence advances in facial plastic surgery is presented for surgeons to stay abreast of the latest in our field. ...

Purpose of review To present the current literature on management of facial nerve disorder secondary to trauma, with a focus on the utility of electrodiagnostic testing in this setting. Recent findings Patients with facial palsy related to temporal bone fractures should be started on high-dose corticosteroids as early as possible. Recent...

Purpose of review To discuss the theory that Meniere's disease (MD) is a variation of otologic migraine rather than an isolated inner ear condition. Recent findings In contrast to the approximately 12% of the general population suffering from migraine headaches, 51–60% of patients with MD experience migraine headaches. While pathognomonic...