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Tonsiliths- A potential source of bad breath
Posted in Otolaryngology on July 30, 2010
The most common cause of halitosis, or bad breath, is bacteria and foods particles that are trapped on the back of the tongue. In some individuals, however, the cause of halitosis may be tonsiliths, stone-like objects that form on the surface of the tonsils. The tonsils located in the back of the throat. In some individuals, particularly those with a history of recurrent tonsillitis, the surface of the tonsils can become very irregular, with deep crevasses and pits on the
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First full face transplant patient makes first public appearance.
Posted in General on July 26, 2010
The world’s first full face transplant patient made his first public appearance today in a news conference in Spain. The patient, who had suffered extensive facial injuries in an accident, underwent a 24 hour surgery in March that involved transplanting the facial skin, muscles, nose and nasal support structures, palate, maxilla, and mandible. Previous surgeries done in France and the U.S. were partial facial transplants. Facial transplantation is an extremely challenging
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Human Papilloma Virus and Cancer of the Oral Cavity/Oropharynx
Posted in Otolaryngology on July 21, 2010
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a member of the herpes virus family that has many different subtypes. Infections from various subtypes can lead from wart formation to squamous cell carcinoma, a type of cancer.Most of the research of HPV-associated cancer has focused on cervical cancer, which is almost exclusively due to HPV infection. However, recent research has shown that some oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancers are also caused by HPV infection. Typically, most ofRead More » -
Klinefelters
Posted in Dermatology on July 20, 2010
Interesting case: I consulted a gentleman about liposuction of male breasts (which, in medical jargon, is actually called gynecomastia). Gynocomastia is not all that uncommon and I have performed many liposuctions for this problem. Liposuction works quite well to flatten out the pectoral area with very little scarring and easy healing.
Anyway, upon closer questioning this patient (he has another disease that is usually seen in females), he tells me that he has had trouble
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NWFace Spa at the Woodmark
Posted in General on July 13, 2010
Northwest Face has joined with the Woodmark Hotel in Carillon Point in a new enterprise: the NWFace Spa at the Woodmark.
Our Aestheticians, Dermatologists and Otolaryngologists have joined with the team at the Woodmark Hotel to open a Spa that will be true to the world-class reputations of either entity. We have worked hard to ensure the service level you are used to recieving at NWFace, and we are proud of this new achievement. This expansion will allow us to offer you
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