Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Childhood tonsillectomy not linked to obesity in adulthood

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Soroka University Medical Center researchers have found that tonsillectomy in children with obstructive sleep apnea does not increase the risk of obesity in adulthood.

Surgery

Risk for psoriasis reduced after tonsillectomy

(HealthDay)—The risk for psoriasis is reduced among individuals who undergo tonsillectomy, according to a study published in the December issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Surgery

'Less pain' to remove tonsils

A 10-year study from Flinders University has found 'shrinking' tonsils results in far less pain and bleeding than a full tonsillectomy.

Medications

Kids getting too many opioids after tonsillectomy

THURSDAY, Aug. 8, 2019 (HealthDay News) —Amid a U.S. epidemic of opioid abuse, a new study finds that even children are being prescribed powerful opioid painkillers after having their tonsils removed.

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