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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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Ultrasound Otoscopes For Aiding Diagnosis Of Middle Ear Infections
Middle ear infections are one of the most common problems for a clinical visit to an otolaryngologist. The disease is more prevalent in pediatric populations but can affect any age […]
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FDA Approves Cochlear Implants for Asymmetric, Single-Sided Deafness
Cochlear implants are electronic prosthetic devices used in adults and children with sensory neural hearing loss, who are not benefited by the use of conventional hearing aids. Unlike hearing aids, […]
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FDA approves Dupixent (dupilumab) as treatment for chronic rhinosinusitis
Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a clinical condition characterized by prolonged inflammation (more than 12 weeks) of the nose and paranasal sinuses. Signs and symptoms of sinusitis include headache, swelling of […]
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Best practices for Safe Nasal Irrigation
Nasal irrigation, (also termed as nasal rinsing, washout, douching or lavage) is a personal hygiene practice in which a person’s nasal cavity is washed with saline water to flush out […]
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NICE guidelines for Cochlear implantation in children and adults
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is a non-departmental public body in England, that provides national guidance and advice to improve health and social care. On 7th […]
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World Hearing Day
Globally it is estimated that over 5% of the world’s population i.e around 466 million people – have disabling hearing loss (432 million adults and 34 million children). Unaddressed hearing […]
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WHO launches “hearWHO” app for mobile devices to help detect hearing loss
To mark the World Hearing Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has launched “hearWHO“, a free application for smart mobile devices which allows people to check their hearing regularly and […]
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Cell phone radiofrequency could enhance head and neck cancers – New study says
Developments in wireless communication technology over the last twenty years resulted in the increasingly widespread use of mobile phones and wireless systems for communication purposes. This has led to concerns […]
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