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Linking tooth extraction and snoring
One of the more contemporaneous theories about OSA is that extraction of teeth or other orthodontic treatment during the development of the facial skeleton leads to alteration of bony growth and therefore alteration of the final result. There is evidence...
The need for pre-operative overnight pulse oximetry in children undergoing surgery for obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome
Snoring is a common occurrence in children listed for adenotonsillectomy. This may be associated with obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome, in which case the post-operative recovery of these children needs to be closely monitored. This study undertakes to assess whether an...
Double suspension sutures for obstructive sleep apnoea
This study examines the benefit of an operation that targets the lateral pharyngeal wall. The double suspension sutures are, in essence, a suture through the palatopharyngeus muscle which is then tied around the hamulus in the retro molar area. This...
Static positional nystagmus
This study aimed to clarify the interpretation of positional nystagmus (PN) by looking at the current criteria for significance of PN, comparison of PN in symptomatic patients with normative data, prevalence of PN among participants with balance problems and assessing...
Stimulation for a good night’s sleep
This article was an interesting read. It is an update from the authors’ original paper printed in the NEJM in 2014 regarding the results of an implantable pulse generator (IPG) for stimulating the hypoglossal nerve in response to respiration. This...
Drooling: what is it like to be unable to manage your own saliva?
Drooling in Parkinson’s is associated with less frequent and inefficient swallowing, resulting in a build-up of saliva in the mouth that then moves beyond the lips. It often causes discomfort as the skin becomes sore, and results in embarrassment. The...Soluvos Medical: exclusive A.R.C. Laser partner in the UK from 1 March 2025
Soluvos Medical is delighted to announce that, as of 1 March 2025, they will be the exclusive A.R.C. Laser partner in the UK. Driven by a commitment to clinical excellence and innovation, Soluvos Medical is proud to deliver state-of-the-art laser...Soluvos Medical wishes readers a lovely summer season
Soluvos Medical had a busy conference schedule leading up to the summer break, and the team is now recharging and looking forward to meeting readers again at the next symposia and hands-on courses after the summer break. Find the Soluvos...
Polidocanol – a safer and equally effective alternative to ethanol for the treatment of thyroid cysts?
Percutaneous needle aspiration is a minimally invasive treatment option for thyroid cysts but suffers from a high recurrence rate (86% in 1 case series). This recurrence rate can be reduced substantially with the instillation of ethanol following aspiration. Ethanol instillation...Journal Clubs – The Happy Hour!
Kim W Ah-See is stepping back from his role at the magazine, having first joined as a journal reviewer in 1997. We revisit his first article as How I Do It section editor from 2007. It is with immense pleasure...William Demant Foundation Donates DKK 8 Million ($1.2 Million USD) for Humanitarian Aid Inside and Outside Ukraine
The William Demant Foundation has announced plans to donate DKK 8 million ($1.2 million USD) to support humanitarian aid in and outside Ukraine to meet the growing needs of children and families, including those on the move.
