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Mehdi, Z., Majeethia, H., Dwarampudi, J., Dhanda, A., Gajula, M., Goehring L., Khan, F., Dongre, R., Wu, F., Hu, R., Yim, M., Takashima, M., Ahmed, O., “The Associative Impact of Recreational Cannabis Use on Sinonasal Diseases,” Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology 10, no. 5 (2025): e70261, Published: 07 October 2025
Khan NS, McCray LR, Dhanda AK, Lin KF, Takashima M, Ahmed OG, Vrabec JT. Eustachian Tube Dysfunction Questionnaire-7 Poorly Predicts Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Patients With Tinnitus. Otol Neurotol. 2025 Oct 3. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000004634. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41039653.
Takashima, M., Stolovitzky, J. P., Ow, R. A., Silvers, S. L., McDuffie, C. M., Dean, M., Sedaghat, A. R., & Tajudeen, B. A. Temperature-controlled radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of chronic rhinitis: Two-year outcomes from a prospective multicenter trial. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Article. Published July 2024; 14(7): 1182–1194.
Khan, F. I., Somawardana, I., Dongre, R., Khan, N. S., Rashidi, K., Razmi, S., Hilmers, D., Ahmed, O. G., & Takashima, M. Clearing New Frontiers: Sinonasal Health and the Future of Spaceflight. Ear, Nose & Throat Journal. Article. E-pub ahead of print August 26, 2024.
Zhou, Q., Ma, J., Biswal, S., Rowan, N. R., London, N. R., Riley, C. A., Lee, S. E., Pinto, J. M., Ahmed, O. G., Su, M., Liang, Z., Du, R., Ramanathan, M., & Zhang, Z. Air pollution, genetic factors, and chronic rhinosinusitis: A prospective study in the UK Biobank. Science of the Total Environment. Article. Published August 25, 2024; 940: 173526.
Janz, T. A., Khan, N. S., Dhanda, A. K., Takashima, M., Wu, A. W., Tang, D. M., Higgins, T. S., Ramanathan, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Multi-Institutional Analysis of Insurance Denial Patterns Within Rhinology. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. Article. Published September 2024; 38(4): 218–222.
Dhanda, A. K., Gorelik, D., Khan, N., Takashima, M., Bishara, P., McCoul, E. D., Jafari, A., & Ahmed, O. G. Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation as a Viable Treatment Option for the Primary Symptom of Postnasal Drip. American Journal of Rhinology & Allergy. Article. Published September 2024; 38(4): 245–250.
Gorelik, D., Dhanda, A. K., Khan, N. S., Takashima, M., Nisar, T., Brissett, E., Ramanathan, M., Pinto, J. M., Rowan, N. R., & Ahmed, O. G. Disparities in Seeking Care for Olfactory and Gustatory Dysfunction: A Population Analysis. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. Article. Published October 2024; 14(10): 1582–1589.
Barr, J., Mackie, A., Gorelik, D., Buckingham, H., Clark, D., & Brissett, A. E. Health Disparities Research in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Scoping Review. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Review. Published October 2024; 171(4): 976–989.
Babahaji, L. M., Ganeshan, V., Nguyen, T. S., Ahmed, O., Barton, B. M., Chandra, R., Gudis, D. A., Halawi, A., Higgins, T. S., Joe, S. A., Kuan, E. C., Marino, M. J., Patel, Z. M., Ramakrishnan, V. R., Rangarajan, S. V., Riley, C. A., Roxbury, C. R., Tabaee, A., Tang, D. M., & others. Features of Importance in Nasal Endoscopy: Deriving a Meaningful Framework. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Article. Published October 2024; 171(4): 1052–1061.
Wu, A. W., Hur, K., Jafari, A., Ahmed, O. G., Chen, P. G., Takashima, M., Chang, E. E., Balzer, B., Mathew, A., Xu, H., Divatia, M., Tam, B., Robledo, J., Amin, L., Cvancara, D. J., Kinua, A. G., Syed, T. A., Paderin, D. L., & Tang, D. M. Histopathologic Evaluation of Asian-American Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps. International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology. Article. Published November 2024; 14(11): 1822–1826.
Khan, N. S., Gajula, M., Goehring, L., Takashima, M., Dhanda, A., Syed, T. A., McCoul, E. D., Vrabec, J. T., Ramanathan, M., Hu, R., & Ahmed, O. G. Chronic Rhinosinusitis and Mental Health. JAMA Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Article. Published November 14, 2024; 150(11).
Lovin, B. D., & Vrabec, J. T. Comparative Analysis of Vestibular Dysfunction and Compensation in Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome and Vestibular Neuritis. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Article. E-pub ahead of print December 17, 2024; 172(3): 993–998.
Razmi, S. E., Goehring, L., Dhanda, A. K., Shenoi, J., Khan, F., Rashidi, K., Gorelik, D., Sims, K. R., Fox, M. G., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. What Questions Do Patients Ask About Biologic Therapies for Chronic Sinusitis With Nasal Polyps? Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. Article. 2024 (Accepted/In press)
Sridhar, S., Dhanda, A. K., Mohyuddin, N. G., & Kain, J. J. Closure of Non-malignant Acquired Tracheoesophageal Fistula With Anterolateral Thigh Free Flap: A Case Report. OTO Open. Case Report. Published January 2025; 9(1): e70088.
Khan, N. S., Dhanda, A. K., Takashima, M., Liu, R., Yoshiyasu, Y., Wu, W., Jin, W., McCoul, E. D., Ramanathan, M., & Ahmed, O. G. What is the Robustness of Randomized Controlled Trials Supporting Rhinosinusitis Guidelines? American Journal of Otolaryngology. Article. Published January 2025; 46(1): 104575.
Khan, N. S., Majeethia, H., Provasek, V., Khan, F., Mehdi, Z., Dhanda, A. K., Vrabec, J. T., McCoul, E. D., Makary, C. A., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Viral Infection as an Inciting Event for Development of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Population-Based Study. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Article. Published March 2025; 15(3): 336–339.
Truong, P., Alryalat, S. A., Al Deyabat, O., Malik, A., Takashima, M., & Lee, A. G. Orbital Fracture Resulting in Contralateral Optic Canal Fracture with Traumatic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Report. Case Reports in Ophthalmology. Case Report. Published March 20, 2025; 16(1): 290–296.
Khan, N. S., Allen, D. Z., Yiu, Y., Ahmed, O. G., Takashima, M., & Jiang, Z. Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy Opioid Prescriptions Before and After Practice Guidelines and American Academy of Pediatrics Challenge. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.Article. Published March 2025; 172(3): 1072–1076.
Mitchell, M., Isola, A., Updike, K., Syed, T., & Mohyuddin, N. An Observational Study of Political Contributions by Self-Described Otolaryngologists in the United States. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. Article. Published June 2025; 10(3): e70144.Sridhar, S., & Vrabec, J. T. Iatrogenic Pulsatile Tinnitus Resulting from Dural Dehiscence. Laryngoscope. Article. Published July 2025; 135(7): 2489–2491.
Khan, F. I., Guadarrama-Sistos-Vazquez, S., Vannier, A. G. L., Dongre, R., Ahmed, O. G., Imbery, T. E., & Vrabec, J. T. Surgical and Conservative Management in Otitic Barotrauma: A Retrospective Cohort Study. OTO Open. Article. Published July 1, 2025; 9(3): e70146.
Khan, F. I., Guadarrama-Sistos-Vazquez, S., Mehdi, Z., Somawardana, I., Dongre, R., Razmi, S., Rashidi, K., Shenoi, J., Khan, N., Dhanda, A., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Otolaryngologic Side Effects of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists. Laryngoscope. Article. Published July 2025; 135(7): 2291–2298.
Khan, F., Ansingkar, K., Dongre, R., Mehdi, Z., Dhanda, A. K., Powell, K., Syed, T., Razmi, S. E., Somawardana, I., Vrabec, J. T., Hilmers, D., Ahmed, O. G., & Takashima, M. Congestion and Sinonasal Illness in Outer Space: A Study on the International Space Station. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. Article. Published August 2025; 10(4): e70229.
Majeethia, H., Mehdi, Z., Lane, A. P., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Does Dupilumab Improve Sinonasal Outcomes in AERD Patients? Laryngoscope. Article. Published August 2025; 135(8): 2648–2650.
Wu, F. M., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. In-office Posterior Nasal Nerve Ablation. Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America. Review. Published August 2025; 58(4): 689–698.
Khan, F. I., Khan, N. S., Majeethia, H., Park, J., Dongre, R., Wu, F., Brissett, E., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Obstacles to Obtain Care Among Sexual and Gender Minorities With Chronic Rhinosinusitis. Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology. Article. Published August 2025; 10(4): e70202.
Gorelik, D., Mehdi, Z., Khan, N. S., Majeethia, H., Takashima, M., Lu, T., Malik, A., & Ahmed, O. G. Orbital Decompression in the Biologic Era: Is There Still a Need for Surgery? International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Article. Published August 2025; 15(8): 858–860.
Stolovitzky, J. P., Ow, R. A., Silvers, S. L., Tajudeen, B. A., McDuffie, C. M., Dean, M., Sedaghat, A. R., Phillips, K., & Takashima, M. 3-Year Outcomes of Temperature-Controlled Radiofrequency Ablation of the Posterior Nasal Nerve in Patients With Chronic Rhinitis. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Article. Published September 2025; 15(9): 915–925.
Zheng, Y. J., Lin, S. Y., Takashima, M., & Ahmed, O. G. Drug-Induced Rhinitis and Rhinitis Medicamentosa. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports. Review. Published December 2025; 13(1): 3.
Conference Presentations
AAO-HNSF Annual Meeting – Miami, FL (Sept 27 – Oct 1, 2024)
Podium Presentations
Daniel Gorelik, MD; Masayoshi Takashima, MD; Amina Malik, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD; Najm Khan, MD. "Orbital decompression in the biologic era: Is there still a need for surgery?" Sparkle Ballroom West. Presented Sept 28, 2024.
Khan, N. S., Majeethia, H., Provasek, V., Khan, F., Mehdi, Z., Dhanda, A. K., Vrabec, J. T., McCoul, E. D., Makary, C. A., Takashima, M., Ahmed, O. G. Viral Infection as an Inciting Event for Development of Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Population-Based Study. International Forum of Allergy and Rhinology. Article. Published March 2025; 15(3): 336–339.
Roshan Dongre, BS; Aatin Dhanda, MD; Masayoshi Takashima, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD. "Private Equity in Otolaryngology: What Is the Impact on Medicare Payments?" MBCC 233. Presented Sept 29, 2024.
David Z. Allen, MD; Daniel Gorelik, MD; Aatin Dhanda, MD; Laura Kim, MD; Joshua Kain, MD. "Lower Extremity Assessment for Head and Neck Reconstruction: A Scoping Review and AHNS Survey." MBCC 222. Presented Sept 29, 2024.
Aatin Dhanda, MD; Masayoshi Takashima, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD; Kenny Lin, MD; Jeffrey Vrabec, MD. "Patient Symptom Response to Diagnostic Maneuvers for Patulous Eustachian Tube." MBCC 231. Presented Sept 30, 2024.
Jason Shenoi, BS; Masayoshi Takashima, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD; Fred Bressler, MD; Anthony Brissett, MD. "Quantifying Nasal Cartilage Stiffness Through a Novel Measurement Device." MBCC 230. Presented Oct 1, 2024.
Evan Jones, MD. "Complications of Maxillomandibular Fixation at an Urban Level I Trauma Center." MBCC 232. Presented Oct 1, 2024.
Barr, J., Mackie, A., Gorelik, D., Buckingham, H., Clark, D., Brissett, A. E. Health Disparities Research in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: A Scoping Review. Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. Review. Published Oct 2024; 171(4): 976–989.
Poster Presentations
Aatin Dhanda, MD; Kayla Powell, MD; Laura Kim, MD; Nadia Mohyuddin, MD; Joshua Kain, MD. "How Well Can ChatGPT Interpret Head and Neck Oncologic CT Scans?" Poster #0656. Presented Sept 30, 2024.
Aatin Dhanda, MD; Franklin Wu, MD; Laura Kim, MD; Nadia Mohyuddin, MD; Joshua Kain, MD. "Xerostomia Following Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Real-World National Analysis." Poster #0338. Presented Sept 30, 2024.
Aatin Dhanda, MD; Laura Kim, MD; Nadia Mohyuddin, MD; Joshua Kain, MD. "Fragility Index of RCTs Supporting Thyroid Cancer Guidelines." Poster #0414
Panels / Courses / Masterclasses
Masayoshi Takashima, MD. "Empty Nose Syndrome: Just a Bunch of Hot Air?" ARS/AAOA Panel. Sparkle Ballroom West. Sept 28, 2024.
Masayoshi Takashima, MD. "Masterclass in Frontal Sinus Dissection Using 3D Models." AAO-HNSF Rhinology/Allergy Sim Room. Sept 28, 2024.
Anthony Brissett, MD. "The Ukraine Experience: Volunteer Experience During the Ongoing War." Panelist. MBCC Ocean Drive B. Sept 29, 2024.
Masayoshi Takashima, MD. "Artificial Intelligence in Otolaryngology Education and Research." Moderator. MBCC 203-205. Sept 30, 2024.
Annie Wang, MD. "The Hospital Based Otolaryngologist: An Update." MBCC 235-237. Sept 30, 2024.
Anthony Brissett, MD. "Culturally Sensitive Aesthetic Principles for Patients of African Descent." MBCC 232. Oct 1, 2024.
COSM 2025 – New Orleans, LA (May 14–18, 2025)
Podium Presentations
Heli Majeethia, BS; Eashana Arora, BS; Cody Rutherford, BS; Keyvon Rashidi, BS; Zain Mehdi, BA; Faizaan Khan, BS; Roshan Dongre, BS; Daniel Gorelik, MD; Tariq Syed, MS; Fred J. Bressler, MD; Anthony E. Brissett, MD. "Rhinoplasty Revisions: Predilection for Cosmesis as a Risk Factor." Celestin ABC. Presented May 14, 2025.
Zain Mehdi, BS; Najm Khan, MBS; Faizaan Khan, BS; Roshan Dongre, BS; Masayoshi Takashima, MD; Omar G. Ahmed, MD. "Opioid Utilization Trends and Outcomes following Sinus Surgery." Celestin D. Presented May 16, 2025.
Zain Mehdi, BA; Jagan Dwarampudi, MS; Heli Majeethia, BS; Tania Banerjee, PhD; Masayoshi Takashima, MD, FARS; Mohamad Chaaban, MD, FARS; Aatin Dhanda, MD; Roshan Dongre, BS; Renjie Hu, PhD; Amber Luong, MD, PhD, FARS; Omar Ahmed, MD, FARS. "The Association of Weight Loss with Improved Chronic Rhinosinusitis Outcomes." Celestin D. Presented May 18, 2025.
Poster Presentations
Zain Mehdi, BA; Aaron Mackie, BS; Heli Majeethia, BS; Daniel Gorelik, MD; Tariq Syed, MS; Anthony E. Brissett, MD. "Comparative Analysis of Federal Spending for Keloid Scarring." Elite Hall – Main Tower. Presented May 14–15, 2025.
Roshan Dongre; Faizaan Khan; Heli Majeethia; Koyal Ansingkar; Rahul Alapati, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD; Laura Kim, MD; Nadia Mohyuddin, MD. "Web Scraping & LLMs in Head and Neck Cancer." Elite Hall – Main Tower. Presented May 14–15, 2025.
Kayla Powell, MD; Koyal Ansingkar, MS; Najm S. Khan, MBS; Jeffrey T. Vrabec, MD. "Anxiety & Depression in Meniere’s & BPPV." Elite Hall – Main Tower. Presented May 16–17, 2025.
Faizaan Khan, BS; Najm Khan; Heli Majeethia, BS; Jihwan Park; Roshan Dongre, BS; Masayoshi Takashima, MD, FARS; Anthony Brissett, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD, FARS. "Barriers to CRS Care for Sexual and Gender Minorities." Elite Hall – Main Tower. Presented May 16–17, 2025.
Faizaan Khan, BS; Koyal Ansingkar, MS; Roshan Dongre, BS; David Hilmers, MD; Omar Ahmed, MD; Masayoshi Takashima, MD. "Sinonasal Symptom Prevalence in Astronauts." Elite Hall – Main Tower. Presented May 16–17, 2025.