Monthly Archives: March 2023

Paediatric tonsillectomy improves quality of life. Reducing waiting times for surgery can be beneficial in this study

2023-03-16T18:49:00+10:30

An observational pragmatic quality-of-life study on paediatric tonsillectomy and waiting for surgery Huynh, J., Woods, C.M. & Ooi, E.H. An observational pragmatic quality-of-life study on paediatric tonsillectomy and waiting for surgery. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 280, 885–890 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00405-022-07659-2 Abstract Purpose To investigate parental perceptions of the effects of tonsillectomy on their child’s quality of life while awaiting and following surgery in an Australian public health system. Methods An observational pragmatic study was undertaken at a tertiary Australian hospital. Parents of paediatric patients (2–16 years of age) listed for tonsillectomy completed a validated quality-of-life questionnaire (T-14 Paediatric Throat Disorders Outcome Test) at the initial [...]

Paediatric tonsillectomy improves quality of life. Reducing waiting times for surgery can be beneficial in this study2023-03-16T18:49:00+10:30

Research grant to treat head and neck cancer

2023-03-16T18:47:31+10:30

Old drugs, new cures? Pre-clinical validation of new chemotherapeutic options for treating head and neck cancer Dr Woods and her research team of PhD student Dr Lucy Huang, Associate Professor Eng Ooi and Associate Professor Michael Michael, will look at ‘repurposing drugs’ to investigate whether some existing drugs stop head and neck cancer cells from growing when they are combined with metformin – a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes.

Research grant to treat head and neck cancer2023-03-16T18:47:31+10:30

ANZ Head and Neck Cancer Society meeting

2023-03-16T18:48:41+10:30

Our surgeon Associate Professor Eng Ooi, current president of the Australian and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society , will be attending the society's Annual Scientific Meeting in the Hunter Valley. Attending and presenting at conferences and meetings are one of the ways our surgeons keep up to date with the latest knowledge and treatments for head and neck and throat cancers. .

ANZ Head and Neck Cancer Society meeting2023-03-16T18:48:41+10:30
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