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Our patients’ stories: Treating “all” of Courtney’s headaches
left to right: Alyssa Lebel MD, patient Courtney Macari, Victoria E. Karian, RN, MSN, CPNP, and Lori McDonald-Nolan, RN School can be hard for any kid, but do you know what it’s like to be in class with really bad headaches that make you want to go home every day, or just not get out of bed? That was my life for some time, until Boston Children’s Hospital helped me get better. My name is Courtney Macari, and I am 12 years old. When I was only five I had a traumatic brain injury. One day when the whole class was out in the playground, a boy ran into me, bouncing me into the playground slide. When I got up off t...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - August 20, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Guest Blogger Tags: All posts Boston Children's Hospital at Waltham Chiari Malformation Edward Smith our patients' stories Pediatric Headache Program at Boston Children's Hospital in Waltham Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy, Appendectomy Linked to Increased MS RiskTonsillectomy, Appendectomy Linked to Increased MS Risk
People who had their tonsils or appendix removed before age 20 may be at increased risk for MS, a meta-analysis hints. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Sleep Apnea Symptoms In Childhood Treated By Early Removal Of Adenoids And Tonsils
Adenotonsillectomy, or the removal of the adenoids and tonsils, is performed 500,000 times a year in the United States, often as a treatment for children with obstructive sleep apnea. However, the procedure's ability to improve a child's attention and executive functioning, behavior, sleep apnea symptoms, and quality of life has not been rigorously evaluated until now... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 23, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Early removal of adenoids and tonsils can help pediatric sleep apnea symptoms
(Brigham and Women's Hospital) A study led by Brigham and Women's Hospital finds early removal of adenoids and tonsils can improve behavior, sleep apnea symptoms and quality of life in children with sleep apnea. However, early removal fails to improve short term cognitive functioning. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Tonsil resection prior to radiation improves survival
Performing tonsillectomy before radiotherapy in patients with stage I/II tonsil cancer is associated with improved survival, an analysis of US data indicates. (Source: MedWire News - Oncology)
Source: MedWire News - Oncology - April 26, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Surgery May Hike Survival in Tonsil Cancer (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Tonsillectomy followed by radiation therapy led to better survival in patients with early-stage tonsil cancer compared with radiation alone, a retrospective analysis suggested. (Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology)
Source: MedPage Today Hematology/Oncology - April 20, 2013 Category: Hematology Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy benefits adults with recurrent pharyngitis
Adults who experience recurrent pharyngitis may benefit from having their tonsils removed, report researchers. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - April 15, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy, VTE Prophylaxis Guidelines Gain Qualified AAFP Endorsement
The AAFP recently gave qualified endorsements to clinical practice guidelines on tonsillectomy in children and venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in hospitalized patients. The guidelines were developed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology--Head & Neck Surgery Foundation and the American College of Physicians, respectively. Qualified endorsement signifies that the AAFP found a guideline to be of sufficient quality to endorse even though specific aspects of it fell short of the Academy's stringent criteria for guideline development. (Source: AAFP Health of the Public)
Source: AAFP Health of the Public - April 8, 2013 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news

Doctor's Diary: The days of routine tonsillectomies have thankfully gone
Tonsillectomy remains a good operation where appropriate, says James Lefanu (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 8, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Helps Adults Too
Adults who undergo a tonsillectomy have fewer symptoms of pharyngitis, visit their doctors with throat problems less often, and miss work less, researchers from the University of Oulu and Oulu University Hospital, both in Finland, reported in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The researchers wrote that tonsillectomy may help some adults with recurrent or chronic pharyngitis. There are very few studies on the benefits and potential harms regarding adult patients undergoing tonsillectomy, the authors explained... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Could Mean Less Severe Sore Throats
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Most people associate tonsillectomy with individuals who have recurring episodes of strep throat, but new research is suggesting that a tonsillectomy could also result in fewer sore throats and could benefit some adult patients. (Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com)
Source: Medical Headlines From Ivanhoe.com - April 3, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or school (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsillectomy Might Be Worth It for Some Adults
Finnish study found fewer sore throats after surgery, less time lost from work or school Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - April 2, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tonsil Surgery Not Just for Kids? (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) -- Tonsillectomy may be the best option for adults with recurrent, severe sore throat. (Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary)
Source: MedPage Today Pulmonary - April 2, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: news