Clinical Focus Case Report

An unusual cause of dysphagia

6th May 2020
David, a 53-year-old male office clerk of Chinese descent, presents with a three-month history of progressive swallowing…
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Reflux throat pain
CPD How to Treat

Hearing loss in the elderly

1st May 2020
Hearing loss is classified as conductive, sensorineural, or mixed. Though hearing loss is prevalent, it should not be viewed as a normal part of ageing. Identification and treatment of
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Senior hearing-problem
CPD How to Treat

Sinonasal conditions

17th April 2020
Nasal vestibulitis is most commonly associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection and may be associated with furunculosis. Complications of these infections include retinal vein
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Sinonasal peasant woman from bulgaria
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

What does this 'thumb sign' indicate?

28th February 2020
For three days, this patient has had a sore throat, fever and chills. Today, he feels progressively breathless. Test your…
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epiglottitis
6Minutes News

Shorter-course penicillin effective for strep throat: study

15th October 2019
A five-day course of penicillin appears to be as effective as a 10-day course for pharyngotonsillitis caused by group A…
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sore throat
Clinical Focus Spot Diagnosis

What's behind this mass that extends to the uvula?

13th September 2019
Angel, 21, has a 12-month history of right sided nasal congestion and mucoid to purulent rhinorrhoea. Test your clinical…
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polyp
Specialist Updates Oncology

Voice problems common after thyroid cancer surgery

2nd August 2019
Patient-reported voice problems are common after thyroid cancer surgery and should be discussed preoperatively and…
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Surgeons in masks