What are the 4 different types of thyroid surgery? The thyroid gland is shaped like a butterfly and sits just below Adam’s apple. It is attached to the deeper neck structures (trachea and voice box) and elevates when we swallow. Thyroid surgery is major surgery. The extent of invasive surgery you require depends on the …

Oral cancer develops in the lip, tongue, floor of the mouth, palate, gums, inner lining of the mouth, and throat. It accounts for 2-4% of the cancers diagnosed annually in the United States. The risk factors for developing oral cancer include tobacco consumption in any form (chewing or smoking), heavy alcohol consumption, a spicy food diet, recurrent trauma to the …

What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a sore that occurs in the inner lining of the stomach or upper small intestine. The most common symptom of a peptic ulcer is a dull or burning pain in your stomach, between the navel and breastbone. Your stomach has digestive juices that contain hydrochloric acid and other enzymes. The stomach lining is …

The nose is the most commonly injured structure in injuries involving the face. The nose is divided into left and right nostrils by a wall of fibrous tissue and cartilage called the septum. The septum has a rich blood supply and can therefore bleed profusely when injured. A septal hematoma refers to a collection of blood within the septum due …

Sleep apnea is a medical condition where the breathing cycle stops for a short while during sleep. It is a potentially serious condition that can cause several complications including heart diseases and high blood pressure. Sleep apnea may be of different types. A common type of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). OSA is usually seen in overweight …

The treatment of oral lesions involves the following steps: Diagnosis is usually made on clinical grounds with laboratory testing. Predisposing factors should be treated or eliminated where feasible. Good oral hygiene is important. Oral hygiene should include daily cleaning of the teeth, buccal cavity, tongue, and dentures. Topical antifungals given for 2 weeks are usually effective for uncomplicated oral candidiasis. …

Eastern equine encephalitis is a rare, serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes. Symptoms include fever, chills, joint pain, and body aches Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease that is spread by infected mosquitoes and causes inflammation of the brain. Most cases are recorded in the United States during the late summer and early fall months.  …

COVID-19 booster shots are the same formulation as the existing vaccines. However, the Moderna booster is half the dose of the previous two doses COVID-19 booster shots are the same formulation as the existing vaccines. The additional vaccine dose strengthens the immune response of the standard vaccine course. Johnson & Johnson: Booster is equivalent to the previous doses. Pfizer: Booster …

What is Koselugo (selumetinib), and what is it used for? Brand name: Koselugo Generic: selumetinib Koselugo (selumetinib) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat children 2 years of age and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas that cannot be completely removed by surgery. It is not known if Koselugo is safe and effective in children under 2 …

At 17 weeks of pregnancy, your baby bump may begin to be more visible as your fetus grows, although some women don’t show for a few more weeks At 17 weeks of pregnancy, your baby bump may begin to be more visible, although some women don’t show for a few more weeks.  Your fetus is growing, and your body is …