Swallowing disorder not widely known, understood by public
Insomnia and vertigo are health conditions so well-known that movies have been named after them.
Apr 2, 2025
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Pharyngeal Diseases
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One-third of older Canadians at nutritional risk, study finds
One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for possible infections, a new study found.
Mar 4, 2025
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Physician discusses 3 ways to prevent head and neck cancer
Throat cancer is one of the fastest-growing cancers, and it is often linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). Oropharyngeal cancer, or throat cancer, is a type of head and neck cancer that can be divided into two subgroups: ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Does drinking milk really make congestion worse?
There is a long-standing belief that drinking milk when you're sick can worsen cold symptoms and increase mucus production. However, research suggests this belief is more related to perception than to actual effects on the ...
Jan 4, 2025
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Digital health care consultations not enough for safe assessment of tonsillitis
Tonsillitis is a common reason for visits to the doctor and prescriptions of antibiotics in primary care. To determine whether a patient needs antibiotics, doctors use the so-called Centor Criteria for tonsillitis. The criteria ...
Dec 27, 2024
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Coffee and tea linked to lower head and neck cancer risk
In an analysis of data from more than a dozen studies, coffee and tea consumption was linked with lower risks of developing head and neck cancer, including cancers of the mouth and throat. The findings are published online ...
Dec 23, 2024
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Survival rates for incurable larynx cancer investigated for first time
First-of-its-kind research looking at survival rates for patients with incurable larynx cancer has been published.
Dec 17, 2024
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Meta-analysis links high-risk Epstein-Barr virus lineage to nasopharyngeal cancer in southern China
Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) have discovered a significant association between specific Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) variants and nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). NPC is a ...
Nov 14, 2024
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Largest T cell clinical trial in solid tumors explores potential for precision immunotherapy
The largest ever clinical trial of T cell therapy for solid tumors has ended, heralding a new era for precision T cell therapy. Led by a Singapore clinician-scientist, the multinational, Phase III VANCE trial demonstrates ...
Nov 11, 2024
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There's another scary side to Halloween—button battery safety risks
Two-thirds of Australian parents are unaware of the symptoms of button battery ingestion, according to a study by the University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ).
Oct 31, 2024
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