Recent Articles
September 01, 2010
The impact of stress on physical and mental health illustrates the need for a variety of effective coping techniques.
August 10, 2010
Excision and biopsy are used to evaluate a slow-growing, asymptomatic lesion on the patient's right upper gum.
May 19, 2010
Will this injury heal spontaneously? Or does it need aggressive treatment? Injury location holds the key to prognosis and treatment.
January 19, 2010
An ankle injury in a skeletally immature boy turns out to be much more serious than initial radiographs suggest to the casual observer.
November 10, 2009
The art and science of medicine that serves patients' best interest is defended against the overwhelming need to avoid malpractice lawsuits.
November 03, 2009
Despite its undisputed benefits, bisphosphonate therapy can lead to jaw osteonecrosis, a devastating oral condition.
October 07, 2009
A patch of irritated skin on this patient's axilla developed into a pruritic rash that worsened with OTC treatment. Punch biopsy revealed the diagnosis.
October 06, 2009
As traditional risk factors decline, investigators are investigating other potential risk factors for head and neck cancers.
May 19, 2009
Facial pain and swelling attributed to an impacted wisdom tooth turn out to be signs of a life-threatening diagnosis.
May 07, 2009
A 40-year-old female found a small but growing red lump under her tongue. She did not smoke tobacco or drink alcohol, nor did she have a history of doing so.