Why can’t all non-Caucasian noses be grouped together as ethnic? Cosmetic surgery has become less taboo and more pop-culture in the 21st century. Members of various racial/ethnic groups, who were…
What Are Cranial Nerves? Cranial nerves are the nerves that directly originate from the brain or brainstem. They are primarily responsible for transmitting impulses and information from the brain to…
A cholesteatoma is the abnormal growth of skin in the middle ear. Although cholesteatoma is non-cancerous, the build-up of skin can act like a benign tumor by expanding and invading…
Although more popular in other parts of the world, augmentation mentoplasty (chin implants) is becoming increasingly popular for both men and women in the United States. According to the American…
Cochlear implants are a groundbreaking technology that are allowing people of all ages to regain substantive and useful hearing. Even though this procedure is generally safe and highly effective, it…
Who can receive a cochlear implant? Many adults who have partially or fully lost their hearing have probably tried one or more types of hearing aids without much improvement. Most…
The parotid gland is the largest of three salivary glands in the human body and is partly responsible for the production of saliva which contains enzymes that function to lubricate…
Sleep Apnea is characterized by the process of one’s breathing pausing or becoming shallow during sleep, resulting in loss of sleep quality. Most people do not know they have sleep…