SAGE Publishing and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation launch new open access journal

SAGE Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of OTO Open, the official open access journal of the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. OTO Open covers research on diseases and disorders affecting the ears, nose, throat, and related areas of the head and neck, and joins the Academy’s premier journal, Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery.

“OTO Open covers a broad array of science, from medical conditions to communication, speech, and hearing problems,” commented Editor In Chief John H. Krouse, MD, PhD, MBA. “We are pleased to work with SAGE Publishing to bring the latest research from the field to a global audience of scientists and clinicians in order to stimulate new ideas and innovative treatments.”

Topics covered by the gold open access journal include general otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, health policy and economics, laryngology and neurolaryngology, pediatric otolaryngology, sinonasal disorders, clinical techniques and technology, patient safety and quality improvement, reconstructive surgery, allergy and immunology, sleep medicine, thyroid and parathyroid, and more.

“We’re pleased to work with the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation to advance the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions in this field with wide applications to public health,” commented Bob Howard, Vice President of Journals, SAGE Publishing. “Through rigorous peer review and rapid publication of research, OTO Open will serve the Foundation’s mission to drive improvements in patient care.”

The multi-faceted journal publishes original research, clinical articles, case reports, commentaries, letters to the editor, reviews, and clinical photographs. The journal is open for manuscript submissions on October 1, 2016. For more information, please click here.

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The American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, one of the oldest medical associations in the nation, represents about 12,000 physicians and allied health professionals who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the ears, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. The Academy serves its members by facilitating the advancement of the science and art of medicine related to otolaryngology and by representing the specialty in governmental and socioeconomic issues. The AAO-HNS Foundation works to advance the art, science, and ethical practice of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery through education, research, and lifelong learning. The organization's vision: "Empowering otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons to deliver the best patient care." www.entnet.org