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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Comprehensive 7-Part Series (Part 2)
Why is nasopharyngeal cancer so common in Southeast Asia? The answer lies in a complex interaction between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), genetics, diet, and lifestyle. From preserved foods to family history, this article explains the key risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing nasopharyngeal cancer.
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Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma: A Comprehensive 7-Part Series (Part 1)
Nasopharyngeal cancer is a unique head and neck cancer that disproportionately affects people in Southeast Asia. Often silent in its early stages, this cancer can go unnoticed until symptoms appear in the neck, nose, or ears. Understanding who is at risk and why this disease is common in our region is the first step toward…
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The Simplest Rule in Medicine
Even the most groundbreaking medical breakthroughs are powerless against the hurdle of human behavior. Dr. C. Everett Koop’s famous insight, “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them,” remains the definitive warning for modern healthcare. As chronic diseases rise and treatment plans become more complex, the gap between a written prescription and a swallowed…
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The Phantom Tickle: Silencing the Chronic Dry Cough of Rhinosinusitis
Chronic dry cough isn’t always a lung issue; for those with Chronic Rhinosinusitis, it is often a “throat problem” triggered by a nose that won’t stop leaking. This article breaks down the clinical science behind laryngeal hypersensitivity—the “rewiring” of throat nerves—and provides evidence-based strategies from The Lancet and JAMA to silence the cough. From the…

































