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How a pain in the neck could be bad for your blood pressure
A chance discovery in the lab has helped University of Leeds scientists to show how the treatment for a stiff neck could do wonders for your blood pressure.   view more (2007-08-02)

Time under general anesthesia associated with postoperative complications in head and neck surgery
The amount of time a patient is under general anesthesia during major head and neck surgery, not their age, was associated with postoperative complications, according to an article in the July issue of Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.   view more (2005-07-19)

Silence may lead to phantom noises misinterpreted as tinnitus
Phantom noises, that mimic ringing in the ears associated with tinnitus, can be experienced by people with normal hearing in quiet situations.   view more (2008-01-02)

New diagnostic advance seen for head, throat cancer
Pharmacy researchers at Oregon State University today announced the discovery of a genetic regulator that is expressed at higher levels in the most aggressive types of head and neck cancers, in work that may help to identify them earlier or even offer a new therapy at some point in the future.   view more (2009-04-29)

A pain in the neck to get acupuncture focus
Does acupuncture provide a genuine and medically-proven treatment for long-term neck pain? A team of researchers from the University of Southampton hope to carry out the first ever large-scale, comprehensive and rigorous study into the use of acupuncture to treat this condition.   view more (1998-09-04)

Laser microsurgery for tongue cancer is as effective as invasive open surgery according to new study
Transoral (through-the-mouth) laser surgery to remove cancer at the base of the tongue is as effective as more invasive open surgery and may improve quality of life according to a new study by Rush University Medical Center.   view more (2009-07-21)

Tonsillectomy significantly improves quality of life in adult and pediatric patients
Tonsillectomies to treat chronic and recurrent tonsillitis substantially improve a patient's quality of live in both children and adults, according to two new studies published as a supplement to the January 2008 issue of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.   view more (2008-01-02)

An Overly-Tight Neck Tie Increases Risk Of Glaucoma
Wearing your necktie tight might look smart, but it could increase the risk of developing the serious eye disease glaucoma, reveals a study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. The researchers tested the internal blood pressure (intraocular pressure) of one eye in each of 20 healthy men and 20 male patients with glaucoma. They did this when... view more... (2003-07-25)

PMH finding may help some tonsil cancer patients avoid chemotherapy
Clinical researchers at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) have confirmed that patients with oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer ("tonsil cancer") harbour a common type of human papilloma virus (HPV16), but also that such cancers are very sensitive to radiation.   view more (2009-11-04)

Double binding sites on tumor target may provide future combination therapy
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and colleagues at Merck Serono Research in Germany have found that two drugs bind to receptor sites on some tumors in different places at the same time, suggesting the possibility of a new combination therapy for certain types of cancer.   view more (2008-04-09)

Neck surgery for cervical spine disorders found to alleviate associated headaches
A new study published in the August 2009 issue of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) finds that two years after anterior cervical neck operations, patients who have arthroplasty (disc replacement) or arthodesis (spine fusion) can be expected to have significant improvement in their headache symptoms.   view more (2009-08-04)

Combining NSAIDs with chemotherapy, radiation may improve cancer treatment
Until recently, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and celecoxib (sold as Celebrex), were being hailed as promising cancer prevention drugs.   view more (2007-05-18)

Emergency on-field treatment for neck injuries in young sports athletes no different than adults
New guidelines for on-field treatment and emergency transport of young athletes with suspected neck injuries should recommend keeping both helmet and shoulder pads on for initial stabilization and transport, followed by removal of both, once the patient is in a controlled setting.   view more (2008-03-10)

Anaemia Treatment Could Worsen Cancer Prognosis (p1255)
Results of a European study in this week's issue of THE LANCET cast doubt over the value of treating anaemia with erythropoietin (epoetin beta) among patients who have cancer. Results of the study show that anaemic patients fare better in terms of reduced cancer progression and increased survival if their anaemia is not treated around the time of... view more... (2003-10-15)

Fluid displacement from legs to neck can lead to obstructive sleep apnea
When a person lies down, a small amount of fluid displaced from the legs to the base of the neck can narrow soft tissue around the throat and increase airflow resistance in the pharynx by more than 100 percent, predisposing the person to obstructive sleep apnea.   view more (2006-12-18)

Cell phone use not linked to cancer risk
Long or short-term cell phone use is not associated with increased cancer risk, according to a study in the December 6 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.   view more (2006-12-06)

Iraqi Doctors Soak Up Cancer Knowledge In Jordan
Thirty-two Iraqi Surgeons, Medical Oncologists and Senior Nurses travelled to the King Hussein Cancer Center in Amman, Jordan at the beginning of June to participate in a Seminar on Cancer Management. The Iraqi Doctors and Senior Nurses travelled in convoy from all parts of Iraq, under the auspices of British Council to Jordan, where they spent 5... view more... (2004-06-28)

PET/CT planning beneficial for head and neck cancer patients
Using a combination of positron emission tomography (PET) and computed tomography for radiation therapy treatment planning in head and neck carcinoma patients provides for excellent, local and regional disease control when compared to CT alone.   view more (2008-03-05)

'Stent-Graft' procedure improves outcomes of carotid aneurysm repair
For patients with life-threatening aneurysms of the carotid artery in the neck, a minimally invasive stent-grafting technique can be just as effective as traditional open surgery, but with faster recovery and fewer complications, according to a study in the March Journal of Vascular Surgery.   view more (2006-03-08)

Methamphetamine use increases risks of artery tears and stroke
Methamphetamine use may be associated with increased risks of major neck artery tears and stroke, according to an article published in the December 26, 2006, issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.   view more (2006-12-26)
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