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UNDER INVESTIGATION by Dr Marcela Cox When is insertion of myringotomy tubes (grommets) indicated? Grommet insertion is indicated in a child if: There is a persistent bilateral conductive hearing loss due to otitis media with effusion of 30dB or more for more than three months.

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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has a long history. The first chamber used to treat patients was constructed in 1662 by Henshaw. And yes, that date is correct, which makes hyperbaric therapy almost 350 years old.

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Medical implant insertion system - Patent 6527780

3888258Jun, 1975Akiyama128/305.3897786Aug, 1975Garnett et al.128/303.3913584Oct, 1975Walchle et al.128/305.4065816Jan, 1978Sawyer606/108.4473073Sep, 1984Darnell128/303.4968296Nov, 1990Ritch et al.604/8.5053040Oct, 1991Goldsmit, III606/109.5172701Dec, 1992Leigh128/753.

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CliP Piston MVP n. Häusler

In collaboration with the Cantonal University Hospital of Berne, Switzerland and on the basis of the CliP™ Piston àWengen, a unique implant was developed. Its greatest benefit is its intraoperative handling. Until now crimping and difficult bending were necessary.

http://www.kurzmed.de/int/clip-piston-mvp.html

Ear, Nose, and Throat

There are many different ear problems that require clinical care by a physician or other healthcare professional. Listed in the directory below are some, for which we have provided a brief overview.

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