Eighty patients were recruited and randomised, but two of these were excluded because one patient had asthma and one patient developed a peritonsillar abscess before the day of surgery.

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology the indications for tonsillectomy for recurrent throat infections include at least seven episodes in the past year, at least five episodes per year ...

The analyses of individual patient level data revealed that the incidence of bacterial complications following primary URTIs was very low: the risk per 10 000 URTI episodes was less than 1.5 (average ...

Peritonsillar Abscess Bacterial and viral infections that cause tonsillitis often affect the entire throat. In some cases, though, these infections lead to complications that cause irritation on one ...

A brain abscess is a rare but life-threatening infection. Learn how advances in imaging, surgery, and diagnostics are ...

A rare case of Epstein-Barr virus-induced Bell palsy in an 18-year-old highlights the need for EBV testing in sudden facial paralysis.

Florida hospitals are supposed to make it easy for patients to know costs upfront and compare prices. However, it is not happening in the way federal and state laws require.

High infection rates among younger adults suggest they either delay routine dental care and only seek treatment when conditions become severe, or face more barriers.

A GP who used his position of trust to exploit a vulnerable patient — having sex with her and failing to provide adequate care — has had his registration cancelled for four years.

Kettering Health patients speak out on aftermath of cyberattack Patients can use MyChart to schedule and view upcoming appointments, view prescription lists, message providers and view test results.

COVID-19 patients who are vaccinated -- and were hospitalized with reduced kidney function -- had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients, a new study finds.

Dr. Scott Schumann, a dentist at Grove City Dental, surrendered his state licenses effective June 11 and will no longer be able to practice in Ohio.