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Apple’s Latest Health Features: Revolutionizing Sleep and Hearing Care with Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2

Apple is pushing the boundaries of health technology with its latest updates to the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro 2, now featuring tools to monitor sleep apnea and hearing health. […]
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Understanding Your Sleep Study Report: A Simple Guide to Sleep Study Terms

Sleep is more than just closing your eyes; it’s a crucial part of feeling good and staying healthy. If your doctor suspects something might be wrong with your sleep, the […]
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How I do it?: Carolyn’s Window Approach To Unilateral Frontal Sinus Surgery

Endoscopic frontal sinus surgery is a highly specialized procedure that aims to address various pathologies within the frontal sinuses, such as chronic sinusitis, benign and malignant tumors, and other anatomical […]
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The Vital Role of Monoclonal Antibodies in Allergic Rhinitis and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyposis

Allergic rhinitis (AR) and chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis (CRSwNP) are common inflammatory conditions of the upper airways that significantly impact patients’ quality of life. Though both are distinct upper […]
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Mammary Analog Secretory Carcinoma of Salivary Glands

Mammary analog secretory carcinoma (MASC), also known as secretory carcinoma, is a recently identified type of low-grade malignant tumor found in salivary glands. It has been officially recognized in the […]
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Is it normal to breathe only through one nostril? Nasal cycle demystified!

Certain individuals might observe a disparity in their breathing, with one nostril allowing more airflow while the other feels less accommodating for deep inhalation. This phenomenon could be attributed to […]
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World Head and Neck Cancer Day! Join the Fight Against Head & Neck Cancer

Cancer, an adversary that knows no boundaries, continues to impact lives around the world. Among its many forms, head and neck cancer stands as a formidable challenge, affecting thousands of […]
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Sruthi Tharangam – Kerala Government Cochlear Implantation project

Cochlear implants are proven options for the treatment of profound hearing loss. “Sruthi Tharangam” is a Kerala state government aided free cochlear implantation program for kids less than 3 years […]
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Gayathri’s Adenoidectomy: How One Procedure Changed a Little Girl’s Life?

Sleep disturbed breathing is a common condition that affects both children and adults. For children, this condition can be particularly problematic as it can impact their physical and cognitive development. […]
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World Sleep Day

World Sleep Day is an annual event that is observed on the Friday before the spring equinox. The event is organized by the World Sleep Society, which is dedicated to […]
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Connection between Hearing loss and Dementia / Alzheimer’s disease

Hearing impairment in older adults was strongly and independently associated with the likelihood of having dementia (memory loss), according to a case-control study published in the Journal of the American […]
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Updated Guidelines for Management of Thyroid Disease in Adults

Thyroidectomy is a commonly performed surgical procedure for the partial/complete removal of the thyroid gland. According to the United states data, over 100,000 thyroid operations are performed annually in the […]
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Clinical Practice Guideline on Management of Nose Bleed (Epistaxis)

Nose bleed or Epistaxis is a common clinical condition that occurs at some point in at least 60% of people in the United States. While the majority of nosebleeds are […]
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Radiotherapy is better than TORS for Oropharyngeal Cancers – ORATOR Says

The mainstay of treatment for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma is chemoradiotherapy. The separation of oropharyngeal cancers into Human papillomavirus (HPV) positive and negative based on the etiology has shown that […]
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Role of Surgery in the Treatment of Oropharyngeal Cancers

Prior to 1990, the mainstay of treatment for oropharyngeal cancers were surgeries. These large, invasive, open approaches like mandibulotomy, tongue pull through (described below), etc were associated with severe compromise […]
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