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May
An advisory committee to the CDC recently recommended that boys and men from age 13 to 21 be immunized against HPV infection. This comes on top of the 2006 recommendation that females from 11 to 26 do the same. The efficacy and benefits of vaccination in general are beyond dispute...
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May
The American Academy of Otolaryngology- Head and Neck Surgery (AAOHNS) recently came out with guidelines for sleep studies for children. It is well established that most children with snoring and witnessed apnea can be “cured” by andenotonsillectomy, but there are som...
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May
As the sounds of Independence Day fade, it's an excellent time to remind everyone to be proactive when guarding your hearing. We all love loud concerts, loud cars, loud movies, and increasingly, loud iPods and MP3 players. Our office is seeing more and more young (read: tee...
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May
The Journal of the American Medical Association has an excellent summary of sleep apnea in it's March 2, 2010 edition. It reviews the different types of apnea, the different conditions that worsen the condition, and treatment options. It is worth noting that the more w...
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May
Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke from a burning cigarette and exhaled smoke. Also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), it can be recognized easily by its distinctive odor. ETS contaminates the air and is retained in clothing, hair, curtains, and furniture. Ma...
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May
It's the time of year for colds and flus…While colds are unpredictable, flu is a much more preventable disease. The CDC has recommendations for who would benefit most from a flu vaccine:-children up to age 5-adults older than age 65-pregnant women-people with und...
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May
As the summer comes to an end, and kids get back to school, swimming starts to slow. When you notice your ear is feeling plugged or congested, please do not reach for an ear candle! Ear candles theoretically work by forming a vacuum at the end of a partially hollow candle by light...
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May
It's getting hot and the kids are out of school. It’s time for playing and swimming from sun up to sun down. Regardless of whether the swimming is in a pool, lake, or ocean, ear infections are bound to happen. The most common type is called otitis externa, mostly known...
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