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Tonsillectomy May Ease Recalcitrant Psoriasis in Some PatientsTonsillectomy May Ease Recalcitrant Psoriasis in Some Patients
Patients with psoriasis exacerbation closely tied to recurrent tonsillitis may benefit from having their tonsils removed, according to a literature review, although long-term controlled studies are needed to assess the true effect of tonsillectomy on psoriasis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - December 9, 2014 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
Access to care might play a role, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: After Surgery, Health Disparities, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - October 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority Kids
Title: Tonsillectomy Complications May Be More Likely in Poor, Minority KidsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 17, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Post-tonsillectomy complications more likely in children from lower-income families
Removing a child’s tonsils is one of the most common surgeries performed in the United States, with approximately 500,000 children undergoing the procedure each year. New research by doctors at UCLA finds that children from lower-income families are more likely to have complications following the surgery. In the first study of its kind to analyze post-operative complications requiring a doctor’s visit within the first 14 days after tonsillectomy, researchers saw a significant disparity based on income status, race and ethnicity. “Surprisingly, despite all children having a relatively uniform health status before sur...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - October 15, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

Post-tonsillectomy complications more likely in kids from lower-income families
(University of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences) New research finds that children from lower-income families are more likely to have complications following outpatient tonsillectomy surgery. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 15, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Tuesday Q and A: Self-care steps may help prevent tonsil stones from returning
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes tonsil stones? Is there a way to permanently get rid of them, other than having my tonsils removed? I am 48 and have heard that having a tonsillectomy as an adult is a significant surgery that can lead to other problems. ANSWER: Tonsil stones form when substances become logged in the [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - October 14, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Latest ear, nose, throat, head and neck research to be presented Sept. 21-24
(American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery) The latest research on sleep apnea, tonsillectomies, hearing loss, head and neck cancers and other otolaryngic topics will be presented in Orlando, FL, September 21-24, at the 2014 Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO℠ of the American Academy of OtolaryngologyHead and Neck Surgery Foundation. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - September 2, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Thursday consumer health tips
Nail biting: Does it cause long-term damage? Unexplained weight loss Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful? Crohn's disease Cholesterol medications: Consider the options (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - August 28, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Recurring strep throat: When is tonsillectomy useful?
(Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist)
Source: MayoClinic.com - Ask a Specialist - August 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Time to Take Out Tonsils?
When should tonsils be removed? My daughter has had a number of infections, and her pediatrician has recommended a tonsillectomy, but I’m very nervous about it. How dangerous is the operation today? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)
Source: Dr. Weil Q and A - August 8, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea May Trigger Weight Gain
Study found overweight kids who had surgery were more likely to become obese within seven months (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - July 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea May Trigger Weight Gain
Study found overweight kids who had surgery were more likely to become obese within seven monthsSource: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Obesity in Children, Sleep Apnea, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - July 28, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea May Trigger Weight Gain
Title: Tonsillectomy for Sleep Apnea May Trigger Weight GainCategory: Health NewsCreated: 7/28/2014 9:35:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/28/2014 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - July 28, 2014 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Piles operation is agony, but its worth it in the end
In our new 'Recovery!' series, experts - and patients - help you get back on your feet after surgery. This week we cover haemorrhoidectomy and tonsillectomy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 13, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

A piles operation is agony, but its worth it in the end, and the surgery that is the perfect excuse to scoff ice lolliesA piles op is agony, but its worth it in the end, and the operation that is the perfect excuse to scoff lollies
In our new 'Recovery!' series, experts - and patients - help you get back on your feet after surgery. This week we cover haemorrhoidectomy and tonsillectomy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 12, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news