Wegener’s Granulomatosis is a fairly uncommon autoimmune disorder in which small arterial blood vessels are attacked by the body, restricting blood flow to various organs. This ultimately results in scar…
Nasal Septal Perforation Repair Jason S. Hamilton, MD, FACS Director of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Osborne Head and Neck Institute, Los Angeles, CA Ryan Osborne, MD, FACS…
Hugh Jackman, the star of X-men and Wolverine, recently confirmed he underwent treatment for basal cell carcinoma. The actor stated he finally had a spot on his nose evaluated…
Around the mid-1800s, speculations arose regarding the condition of “cauliflower ear.” Some thought it was a symptom of insanity, while others argued that it resulted from the insane hitting…
Human papilloma virus (HPV) is a virus that causes many different diseases. Most women become familiar with this virus when a routine pap smear turns up unexpectedly abnormal. This…
Can septal perforations heal without intervention? Question: My ENT doctor has diagnosed me with a septal perforation. It happened after a “routine” septoplasty, after which I had a lot…
With Memorial Day approaching, people are looking forward to celebrating. One of the most common and anticipated events is the fireworks. While people recognize some possible dangers of fireworks,…
When scuba divers descend into the depths of the water, they may experience a condition commonly called “ear squeeze.” This happens because the pressure in the middle ear and…