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Feb 21 2022

Case Presentation – Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Case Presentation, Ear & Head, Pacific Head & Neck / February 21, 2022

By: Dr. Courtney Voelker A 52-year-old male presented to his primary care physician complaining of 2 days of right-sided hearing loss and a “roaring” right-sided tinnitus. There were no obvious inciting factors and the patient reports he first noticed hearing loss upon awakening 2 days prior. The patient denied any associated otalgia, otorrhea, or vertigo but did report some right-sided aural pressure. He felt that his hearing loss may have been due to cerumen impaction as he had been prone […]

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Feb 18 2022

Pacific Head and Neck Founder’s Message

Pacific Head & Neck / February 18, 2022

By: Chester Griffiths At Pacific Head and Neck, we are looking forward to the post-pandemic in-person landscape to offer innovative solutions for providers and their patients. Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery is a unique surgical subspecialty encompassing the diseases in children, adolescents, adults, and senior citizens. We offer office-based medical treatments or surgical treatments. As a result of the pandemic, we have utilized remote Telemedicine Care for our patient interactions but have all missed the

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Feb 14 2022

Diets High in Flavonoids May Help People with Parkinson’s Live Longer

Brain, Health / February 14, 2022

Republished from MayoHealthClinic.org In the Journal Neurology, researchers from Penn State University, Harvard, and Queens’ University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, leveraged data from two long-range studies — the Nurses Health Study (NHS) and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study (HPFS) — to analyze the effects of diet on longevity in individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Specifically, researchers chose to examine the effect of flavonoids on mortality in PD patients. Flavonoids are plant-derived molecules found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and common beverages such as tea and red wine. The metabolites of flavonoids can cross

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Feb 11 2022

Black History Month: Medical Pioneers

Health / February 11, 2022

February is Black History Month, and we’re excited to celebrate alongside you. The contributions, commitment, diligence, and perseverance of these African American medical pioneers is inspiring to many. This list highlights notable figures who have developed medical breakthroughs in medicine. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD (1831–1895) Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first African American woman to earn a medical degree in the United States. Crumpler was born in Delaware in 1831. In the 1850s there was no formal school where

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Jan 31 2022

The Nose Knows

Cold & Allergies, Pacific Head & Neck / January 31, 2022

Republished from The Magazine of Saint John’s Health Center – Winter 2021/2022 This is the time of year for runny or stuffy noses. But it’s sometimes tough to tell what’s behind bothersome nasal symptoms and headaches. Abbas Anwar, MD, a board-certified otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon at Pacific Neuroscience Institute, helps explain the difference between colds and chronic sinusitis. What’s the difference? Cold – Nasal congestion/runny nose – Clear or white discharge – Lasts three to seven days Chronic

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Jan 18 2022

Case Study: Chronic Sinusitis with Nasal Polyposis

Case Presentation, Nose, Pacific Head & Neck / January 18, 2022

A 65-year-old male with a history of environmental allergies has experienced a long history of post-nasal drip, facial pressure around his nose and eyes, difficulty breathing through his nose, and a decreased sense of smell. He has had multiple episodes of acute sinus infections with associated yellow discharge from his nose and discolored post-nasal drip. These episodes are often treated with courses of antibiotics and steroids. The patients baseline symptoms of nasal congestion and facial pressure have never been completely

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Dec 16 2021

Case Study: Temporalis Tendon Transfer

Case Presentation, Facial Disorder, Pacific Head & Neck / December 16, 2021

Facial Nerve Disorders A 73-year-old woman suffered with left sided facial paralysis for one-year that began immediately following the removal of a large acoustic neuroma. In addition to her facial droop, she also complained of blurred vision, left nasal obstruction, and had difficulty eating and drinking. The patient also felt her speech was difficult for others to comprehend. (This photo demonstrates a Before (Left Photo) and After (Right Photo) following the Temporalis Tendon Transfer during a 6-month period.) Examination from

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Dec 3 2021

Reducing Stress and Anxiety through Music

Brain, Cold & Allergies, Health, Lifestyle / December 3, 2021

Music affects your health in more ways than you can think. Music serves as an excellent backdrop for your life and its enjoyment from what you’re doing while also reducing stress. In most cases music can help make you feel more alert and enhance your concentration. Stress and Anxiety are mental health conditions which cause mental and emotional tension within the body. Cortisol is a hormone released during stress. Different song waves activate different parts of the brain which can

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Jun 10 2021

Good Brain Foods For Children

Brain / June 10, 2021

Republished from Medial News Daily Nutrition is essential in aiding the development of children’s brains, and it plays a key role in concentration and learning. Certain foods, such as eggs, oily fish, and vegetables, contain nutrients crucial for early development. Foods containing essential nutrients are important for children’s brain development and function. Low glycemic index (GI) foods can also support brain function by balancing blood sugar. These foods can help improve concentration and focus while at school. This article discusses the

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May 27 2021

The Health Wonders of Watermelon

Health / May 27, 2021

Republished from MayoHealthClinic.org Watermelon is a staple at many summertime picnics and gatherings around the country. While most people agree watermelon tastes good, a majority are unaware of the many health benefits this wonderful fruit contains. Watermelon — the disease fighter Did you know watermelon has more lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable? Lycopene is an antioxidant linked to decreased risk of cancer, heart disease and age-related eye disorders. Watermelon is nutritious Watermelon is the perfect sweet treat

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