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Complications after tongue-tie release
Greetings Today, we will review a popular paper from the 2020 International Journal of Paediatric Otorhinolaryngology titled “Major Complications After Tongue-Tie Release: A Case Report and Systematic Review.” You can access the article here. Ankyloglossia, or tongue-tie, is defined as limited tongue mobility due to a shortened lingual frenulum. The most common reasons for undergoing…
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Effects of Short-term Electronic(e)-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure in the Mouse Larynx
Today, I would like to share another recent paper from the renowned journal, The Laryngoscope, regarding the short-term effects of e-cigarettes on our bodies. I firmly believe that both traditional cigarette smoking and its electronic counterpart pose significant harm to users and those in close proximity. It’s important to note that a majority of head…
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Perfecting Communication: A Vital Handbook for Surgeons
Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful medical practice, and this principle holds particularly true in the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery. Patients often come to ENT surgeons with concerns about their hearing, breathing, or swallowing, and it is the surgeon’s responsibility to establish a clear and empathetic line of communication.…
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A Window into the Tumor: Exploring the Significance of PET-CT Scan in Head and Neck Malignancy
When it comes to the diagnosis and management of head and neck malignancies, accurate imaging plays a crucial role. Among the various imaging modalities available, positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) has emerged as a valuable tool in providing a window into the tumor. This article aims to explore the significance of PET-CT scan in head…
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The Role of Audiology and Speech Therapy in Primary Care (Klinik Kesihatan)
Good morning😁 Today, I would like to share a presentation entitled “The Role of Audiology and Speech Therapy in Primary Care (Klinik Kesihatan),” a presentation prepared by two family medicine specialist trainees at Hospital Kuala Lumpur, namely, Dr. Hashimi and Dr. Manichelvi. As you may be aware, these services are scarce at the primary care…


































