Sophia Dang
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Sophia Dang is a leading voice in otolaryngology, dedicated to transforming postoperative pain management through rigorous, evidence-based research. Her work directly tackles the opioid crisis by addressing the critical gap in prescribing guidelines for common ear, nose, and throat procedures. Dang’s landmark multiphasic study, beginning with her highly cited 2019 paper (48 citations), first revealed a startling reality: over 50% of prescribed opioids went unused by patients. This foundational finding exposed a major source of excess medication in the community. Building on this, she developed and implemented novel, multimodal, evidence-based guidelines, demonstrating their real-world efficacy in her 2022 follow-up study. By moving from problem identification to actionable, institutional change, Dang has provided a replicable model for surgical departments nationwide. Her work not only reduces the risk of opioid diversion and addiction but also champions safer, more effective pain control tailored to otolaryngologic procedures. For students and researchers, Dang exemplifies how targeted clinical research can directly improve patient safety and public health.
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