Outpatient Surgical Center Safety
The recent unexpected death of Joan Rivers has raised many concerns about the safety of outpatient surgery. While the details of this case may never become public knowledge, it is…
Figure 1: Herpes zoster oticus typically results in an itchy rash that is characterized by fluid filled bumps (vesicles)1.
Shingles and Facial Nerve Damage
Herpes Zoster Oticus (HZ oticus) is a form of shingles that is restricted to the area of the ear and its surroundings. Shingles and Herpes Zoster Oticus are a…
Figure 1: Axial MRI of the head demonstrating an arteriovenous malformation (arrow).
Commonly Misdiagnosed Pathologies: Arteriovenous Malformations
The generally inaccessible locations of the salivary glands have traditionally led to challenges in accurate diagnosis and treatment of gland pathology. Although greatly improved in modern times, clinicians continue…
Figure 1. View of post-operative incision after minimally invasive endoscopic thyroidectomy.
Endoscopic Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
Can unsightly thyroidectomy scars be avoided? Question: Over the past year I have developed symptoms of sweating, palpitations, high blood pressure and anxiety that my physician has said are…
Vinnie Jones Diagnosed with Melanoma
Skin cancer remains a real danger, despite aggressive campaigns aimed at increasing awareness and education. Actor and former soccer player Vinnie Jones has told British newspapers that he has…
Summer is here, So Allergy Season is over, Isn’t it?
Summer is finally here. For many this spells days at the beach and vacations. For others, all they want from summer is the possibility of relief from their allergy…
HPV of the throat: How are adults affected?
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a virus that causes many different diseases. Most women become familiar with this virus when a routine pap smear turns up unexpectedly abnormal. This…
HPV & Head and Neck Cancer: Michael Douglas States Cancer Was Due to Oral Sex
When actor Michael Douglas first revealed he suffered from stage IV tongue cancer in August of 2011, the primary focus was on the aggressive treatment that would be required. Now…