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AAO-HNSF Host To “Otolaryngology In The Service Of Peace” (Medical News Today)

Friday, October 19th, 2007

On September 19, 2007, the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) hosted a Canada International Scientific Exchange Program (CISEPO) symposium during its Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO. [click link for full article]

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VA patient has his knee replacement surgery at Herrin Hospital (The Southern Illinoisan)

Friday, October 19th, 2007

HERRIN - John Vandergriff has had more than his share of physical ailments in recent years.

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Generally excellent (The Advocate)

Friday, October 19th, 2007

The title for Baton Rouge General’s big yearly fundraiser was likely thought up by a marketing guru with an ear for a good turn of phrase.

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Arm swelling often follows surgery for breast cancer (The Standard-Times)

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

DEAR DR. DONOHUE: Two years ago I had surgery for breast cancer, and lymph nodes were also removed during the surgery. I recently developed lymphedema and am quite upset about it. I don’t think I ever read where you (or anyone else) discussed it. I…

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Strain of the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae that causes ear infections emerges; resistant to antibiotics, … (News-Medical-Net)

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

A strain of the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can cause ear infections in children, has been detected that is resistant to all FDA-approved antibiotics for treatment of ear infections and is not covered by the pneumococcal 7-valent conjugate vaccine, according to a study in the October 17 issue of JAMA.

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New Web Site Answers Patient Questions About Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Renowned New York plastic surgeon is making his medical expertise available as a Blog for students and patients performing health and beauty research.

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Ear infection superbug found to be resistant to all pediatric antibiotics (News-Medical-Net)

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Researchers have discovered a strain of bacteria resistant to all approved drugs used to fight ear infections in children, according to an article to be published tomorrow in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

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New Web Site Answers Patient Questions About Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery (PRWeb)

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Renowned New York plastic surgeon is making his medical expertise available as a Blog for students and patients performing health and beauty research. (PRWeb Oct 18, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/Q291cC1UaGlyLUNvdXAtTG92ZS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

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Researchers Call For Physicians To Avoid Overprescribing Antibiotics For Pediatric Ear Infections (Medical News Today)

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Researchers have discovered a strain of bacteria resistant to all approved drugs used to fight ear infections in children, according to an article to be published tomorrow in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). [click link for full article]

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Ear Infection Superbug Discovered To Be Resistant To All Pediatric Antibiotics (Science Daily)

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Researchers have discovered a strain of bacteria resistant to all approved drugs used to fight ear infections in children, according to a new article. A pair of pediatricians discovered the strain because it is their standard practice to perform an uncommon procedure called tympanocentesis (ear tap) on children when several antibiotics fail to clear up their ear infections.

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