Should children get their tonsils taken out?
Tonsillectomies are effective in improving breathing during sleep and might reduce throat infections, two new papers suggest. But experts say more research is needed to weigh such benefits and surgical risks. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Should More Kids Have Their Tonsils Out?
Research suggests looser surgical guidelines might be warranted for sore throat, sleep problems (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Should More Kids Have Their Tonsils Out?
Research suggests looser surgical guidelines might be warranted for sore throat, sleep problems
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Children's Health, Tonsils and Adenoids (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Should More Kids Have Their Tonsils Out?
TUESDAY, Jan. 17, 2017 -- Because of stringent tonsillectomy guidelines, some kids who could benefit from tonsil removal surgery aren ' t getting it, two new reviews suggest.
To qualify for the surgery, a child must have many recurring throat... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 17, 2017 Category: Journals (General) Source Type: news
Should More Kids Have Their Tonsils Out?
Title: Should More Kids Have Their Tonsils Out?Category: Health NewsCreated: 1/17/2017 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 1/17/2017 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - January 17, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Tonsillectomy improved throat infections in short-term, review finds
Children who had tonsillectomies to improve the number of sore throats or throat infections showed fewer clinician visits and fewer days of work or school missed in the year after surgery compared with children who did not receive surgery (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 17, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Tonsillectomy Beneficial in Short Term for Kids with Throat Infections (FREE)
By Deborah Lehman, MD
Dr. Lehman is an associate editor with NEJM Journal Watch Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, from which this story was adapted. Full coverage is available at the link below.Tonsillectomy provides some short-term … (Source: Physician's First Watch current issue)
Source: Physician's First Watch current issue - January 16, 2017 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
From strep throat to RSV: Winter health cheat sheet
According to this study published in Pediatrics, vapor rub can be effective in decreasing nighttime cough. Please note that some children may experience skin irritation. Vapor rub is not recommended for children under the age of 2.
Keep the nasal passages as clear of excess mucous as you can.
Elevate the head when sleeping to help support comfortable breathing.
Keep a close eye on your child’s breathing.
Notify your pediatric health care providers of any changes in your child’s condition.
You should notify your pediatrician or call 911 immediately if your child displays signs of respiratory distress such as: rapid br...
Source: Thrive, Children's Hospital Boston - January 12, 2017 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Meaghan O'Keeffe Tags: Health & Wellness Parenting Croup RSV strep throat whooping cough Source Type: news
Girl, 9, DIES just 4 hours after getting her tonsils removed in routine operation
Anyialah Greer had her tonsils out at the Children's Hospital of Michigan in Detroit to cure sleep apnea. The 40-minute operation ended up taking two hours. She died hours after being discharged. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 7, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Tonsil Stones: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
What are tonsil stones? Are they dangerous? Learn how to treat tonsil stones, if they can be prevented, and other conditions that may affect the tonsils. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 6, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ear, Nose and Throat Source Type: news
Reducing radiation successfully treats HPV-positive oropharynx cancers and minimizes side effects
Human papillomavirus-positive oropharynx cancers (cancers of the tonsils and back of the throat) are on rise. After radiation treatment, patients often experience severe, lifelong swallowing, eating, and nutritional issues. However, new clinical trial research shows reducing radiation for some patients with HPV-associated oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinomas can maintain high cure rates while sparing some of these late toxicities. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - December 27, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Cochrane Priority Reviews List: Reviews open to new authors
TheCochrane Priority Reviews List is a ‘living’ record of Cochrane’s ongoing efforts to identify reviews that are of greatest importance to our stakeholders and are likely to impact significantly on health outcomes worldwide. The list is updated in real time as reviews are published and new titles added.All of the titles on the list below are open to new authors, depending on clinical background and previous Cochrane Review authoring experience:Antivirals for treating influenza and influenza-like illness -Cochrane Acute Respiratory Infections GroupNon-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for sore throat (tons...
Source: Cochrane News and Events - December 14, 2016 Category: Information Technology Authors: Muriah Umoquit Source Type: news
Bacterial infection: illustrated
Presentations of infections including an infected sebaceous cyst, tonsillitis, a dental abscess, mycoplasma pneumonia and mastitis. (Source: GP Online Education)
Source: GP Online Education - November 28, 2016 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infections and infestations Source Type: news
Cancer Research UK says poor diets, drinking and smoking cause mouth cancer rates to soar
Some 11,400 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year – including cancer of the lips, tongue, mouth, tonsils and the middle part of the throat. The disease kills 2,300. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cancer Research UK says fatty foods, drinking and smoking cause mouth cancer rates to soar
Some 11,400 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the UK each year – including cancer of the lips, tongue, mouth, tonsils and the middle part of the throat. The disease kills 2,300. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - November 25, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
